Tank Car Explosion Kills 3 In Kingman Arizona
A tank car filled with butane gas exploded in Kingman killing three volunteer firefighters and injuring 70 others. The blast on a Santa Fe siding halted traffic, destroyed buildings, and sent seriously burned victims to Phoenix and Las Vegas hospitals.
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Kingman, Ariz
Charles Potter
Arizona
Mohave County General Hospital
Phoenix
Las Vegas
Nev
Kingman
Ariz
Favorite Brands Vanish From Shelves In Nationwide Retail Survey
An Associated Press survey finds large chains faring better than smaller ones as some items including parsley in Chicago and pork loin in Atlanta run short. Officials weigh post 60 day price freeze actions and new export controls on 41 agricultural items, with retailers reporting selective losses and restocking challenges.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Nixon
Higher Interest Rates Increase for Savings and FHA Mortgages
The U S government raised the rate banks may pay on passbook savings to 5 percent retroactive to July 1 and upped the maximum rate on FHA insured mortgages guaranteed by the VA. The move aims to curb loan demand and boost savers with higher returns.
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Washington
Savings and Loan Associations
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Deposit — Insurance Corp
Housing and Urban Development Department
HUD
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Veterans Administration
Wimberly Named UWL Vice Chancellor
Dr. W. Carl Wimberly, former dean of the College of Letters and Science at UW La Crosse, was named vice chancellor replacing Maurice Graff who retired July 1. The selection followed a screening process from 82 candidates and involves shared executive duties with the chancellor.
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Carl Wimberly
College of Letters and Science
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
University
Wimberly
Maurice Graff
UWL
Kenneth Lindner
Stanley Rolnick
University of Illinois
Uw-L
la Crosse Area United Fund
Western Wisconsin Health Planning Organization
National Committee On
North Central Region
National Council of Teachers of English
Weekend Weather Outlook
Partly cloudy and warmer with humidity. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday night through Saturday. Lows around 70 and highs near 95 with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunday stays warm and humid with a shower chance and a low near 65.
Record Ransom Paid for Argentine Kidnap Case
A record 3 million dollars was paid to kidnappers holding an American rubber company executive in Argentina. The payment was reported on page 12.
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Argentina
Wisconsin lobby targets initiative law and electoral college
The piece notes Wisconsin's "peoples' lobby" pushing for two aims: passage of a state initiative law and abolishment of the national electoral college. It contrasts with insights from John Wyngaard on incumbents' edge over challengers due to recognition and accessible resources.
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Wisconsin
Peoples
John Wyngaard
Smuggling Smell of Freedom Drives Cuban Aunt to Hide Infant in Bag
Xiomara Aguilera admits smuggling her infant niece Desiree Benitez from Madrid to Miami in a canvas handbag to give her a chance at life in the United States. Customs officials warn the act could bring jail and deportation. the baby may seek refugee status as the investigation continues.
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Miami
Desiree Benitez
U.S
Desiree
United States
Xiomara Aguilera
Spain
Madrid
Iberta Airlines
Miss Aguilera
Robert Woytych
Cuba
Lazaro Albo
Action Neighborhood Center
Fla
Vna
Wholesale Prices Jump Sharply in June 2.4 Percent Rise
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports June wholesale prices rose 2.4 percent, the sharpest since January 1951, driven by farm product costs. Unemployment fell to 4.8 percent, first below 5 percent since June 1970, ahead of Nixon price freezes.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nixon
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Roger Hubka
Bill Casson
Jimmy Cox
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Chicago
Cost of Living Council
Bernard Lipskin
Food Fair
Big Apple Super Markets
National Association of Food Chains
Jewel Stores
Midwest
Tom McMasters
Allied Supermarkets
Detroit
Audrey McCafferty
Kroger Stores
Dr. Wimberly
W. Carl Wimberly
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