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Observers of the world scene note the United States lags in housing units built per year versus West European nations and Russia. Inflation, high interest, and costly materials curb production, yet U S housing remains high quality and the industry bears most of the burden. The U S has doubled housing supply in 25 years and can still improve to keep the nation well housed. A second item cites a U S Dept of Labor finding that 50,000 auto mechanics are needed yearly, with only about 16,400 net increase. It also notes that philosophy doctorates face a tighter job market and that graduates must work harder.
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United States
Russia
America
Jackson
Clarion-Ledger
U. S. Department of Labor
Doctor of Philosphy
Williamson
W. Va
Daily News
Food Poisoning Strikes Forrest City School Children
About 50 children were treated at a Forrest City hospital for what officials believe is food poisoning. Six were admitted, with another 50 to 60 treated at clinics. An investigation is underway to find the cause, with cafeteria food suspected. None of the children are in serious condition.
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Forrest City
Ark
Woman 76 killed by log truck near Cabot Ark
Ada Neeley age 76 of near Ward was struck by a logging truck on Arkansas 38 at Butlerville eight miles east of Cabot. The truck was driven by Luther A. Burke 53 of Van Buren. State Police Trooper Mike Brannon reported the pedestrian death occurred Wednesday.
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Cabot, Ark
Ada Neeley
Near
Ward
Arkansas 38
Butlerville
Cabot
Mike Brannon
Luther A. Burke
van Buren
Nixon Diaz Ordaz visit draws vast Coronado welcome
A parade and large crowd greet President Nixon and Mexican President Diaz Ordaz in Coronado California for a state dinner and bicentennial celebration. Officials expect up to 100000 along with 700 VIPs, 65 marching units, and ceremonial trappings. Free buses, a toll-free Coronado Bay Bridge, and use of Mexican currency marked the visit. Nixon’s 14 mile motorcade to ceremonies on North Island follows a noontime arrival.
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Frances Lewine
Associated Press
Coronado
Calif
Nixon
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz
California
Tijuana
Coronado Bay Bridge
San Diego
Coronado Peninsula
North Island Naval Air Station
Bumpers Appeals to Democrats Backing Rockefeller
Arkansas governor hopeful Dale Bumpers campaigned across the state urging Democrats who supported Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller to return, criticizing Orval Faubus's attacks. He pledged unity, saved mudslinging, and backed toll roads, limited campaign spending, and opposed abolishing the death penalty while calling for stronger highways.
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Associated Press
Dale Bumpers
Charleston
South
Arkansas
Crossett
Winthrop Rockefeller
Orval Faubus
Rockefeller
Bumpers
Faubus
Magnolia
Camden
el Dorado
el Dorcado
Little Rock
Yippies Use Law They Seek to Destroy to Dodge Tax
Washington AP report notes Jerry Rubin set up the Social Education Foundation to shelter income from taxes. The foundation holds Rubin book rights and directs proceeds to donors and alleged relief aims, while Rubin’s delinquent tax filing status remains unresolved. Nancy S. Kurshan, Rubin’s former wife, serves as sole trustee.
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Jean Heller
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Jerry Rubin
The
Social Education Foundation
Rubin
New York
Nancy S. Kurshan
Publi
Licterary
Carl Peandt
Marijuana Found Near a School in Fort Smith
Sebastian County officials uncovered a field of marijuana near a handicapped children’s school inside Fort Smith city limits valued at about 20000 dollars. A guard was kept at the field overnight and the crop was to be destroyed. Earlier, another area had wild plants discovered. police confirmed the sighting amid resident disbelief.
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Fort Smith, Ark
Sebastian County
Fort Smith
Carl W. Beyer
Sixty Three Americans Killed in Week of Vietnam War
AP dispatch from Saigon reports 63 Americans killed in action in Vietnam last week, 11 more than the prior week, with 28 more killed when a helicopter was shot down last Wednesday. The nine week total reaches 623, the lowest in 44 years for such a span.
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B. George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
Vietnam
U.S. Command
FHA Linked to Teamsters Pension Fund Deals in San Diego
An Associated Press investigation shows the Federal Housing Administration approved over 30 million dollars in transactions in the past two years involving the Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund. Key actions included a 16 million land development loan guarantee and 11.8 million in subsidized loans to San Diego companies partly owned by the fund.
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Dick sannEs
Associated Press
San Diego
Calif
Federal Housing Administration
Teamsters Union Pension Fund
FHA
Pension Fund
Washington
Teamsters Union
Central States
Southeast
Southwest Areas
New York
E.L. Tagwerker
Tagwerker
Great Western Mortgage Co
Fenasquitos Inc
All Arou
Israel May Boycott Peace Talks
Israeli officials consider boycotting the United Nations peace talks until the United States backs Israel’s charges of Egyptian cease-fire violations. Premier Golda Meir and Cabinet weigh a stance amid a ninth complaint about increased Egyptian anti-aircraft missile movements into the Suez cease-fire zone. Defense Minister Moshe Dayan’s position pressures the cabinet as talks near.
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Tel Aviv
Middle East
United Nations
United States
Israel
Golda Meir
Suez Canal
Moshe Dayan
Yosef Tekoah
U.N
Gunnar V. Jarring
Golda
Yoe Marcus
Haaretz
U.S
U.S. Presses Russia and Egypt to End Cease-Fire Violations
U S officials reportedly told the Soviet Union and Egypt to stop violating the Mideast standstill cease-fire. Washington prepared a public statement admitting evidence of an anti aircraft missile buildup on the Egyptian side of the Suez truce zone as part of efforts to sustain the cease-fire and revive Arab-Israeli talks. The move follows Israeli charges of Egyptian cheating and a reassessment of U S support for Israel amid plans to replace possible losses in combat.
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Lewis Gulick
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Egypt
Mideast
U.S
Suez
Jacob Beam
Moscow
Donald Bergus
Cairo
Joseph Sisco
Yitzhak Rabin
Melvin R. Laird
Israel
Laird
Purcell backs Dale Bumpers in Arkansas runoff
Atty. Gen. Joe Purcell endorsed Dale Bumpers in the Arkansas Democratic gubernatorial runoff against Orval Faubus. Purcell, who finished third in the August primary, said his support stems from Bumpers sharing his views and convictions and pledged to help him win the November election. He declined further comment on activities.
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Little Rock
Joe Purcell
Dale Bumpers
Funoff
Orval & Faubus
Purcell
Bumpers
Faubus
Tam
Arkansas
Weather outlook: more rain and warm, humid days ahead
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts continued rain in Arkansas over the next two days under a high pressure ridge from Florida to Texas. Expect warm, humid conditions with highs near 90s and overnight lows in the upper 60s to 70s. Rain totals for the 24 hours ending 7:30 a.m. included Fayetteville 0.63, Harrison 0.74, Jonesboro 0.42, Pine Bluff 0.25, Texarkana 0.38, El Dorado 0.21, Little Rock 0.16, and Fort Smith 0.01 inches.
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Associated Press
U.S. Weather Bureau
Arkansas
Florida
Texas
Memphis
Fayetteville
Harrison
Jonesboro
Pine Bluff
Texarkana
el Dorado
Lite Te Rock
Fort Smith
Harrigan
Trace
Little Rock
College Station Enrollment Up
AP report notes rising enrollment at College Bladlon Elementary School in College Station with actions underway to accommodate more students amid district efforts.
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College Station
Little Rock
College Bladlon
Whiskey
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