Muskie Ponders Nod for VP Job
Democratic candidate McGovern appears to have offered the vice presidential nomination to Sen. Edmund Muskie. The two met at Muskie’s home to discuss the fall campaign and the VP choice, with McGovern signaling a weekend statement pending. Muskie said he would consider the offer and noted public talk should not rush McGovern’s decision.
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Washington
George McGovern
Sen
Edmund 8
Muskie
Maine
McGovern
Richard Kline
South Viets Drive North Vietnamese From Highway 13
South Vietnamese infantry pushed the North Vietnamese from two major strong points along Highway 13 north of Saigon and predicted the road to An Loc would soon be open. They overran a second bunker complex near Tau O bridge with tank and infantry assaults, while reporting no South Vietnamese casualties.
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Saigon
An Loc
Tau O
U.S
Four Confidence Schemes Net $20400 In Lawrence This Year
Lawrence police report four confidence games this year with $20400 in losses among five male victims and one female victim. The scams include pigeon drop and bank examiner swindle linked to elderly victims. police warn against strangers offering quick money and collusive chatter designed to lure victims away from home or banking contacts.
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Lawrence
Richard Stanwix
Stanwix
Budget Published Hearing Date Set In Lawrence
The Lawrence city budget is published on page 15 of the Journal World and a budget hearing is set for 2 p m at the Aug 15 city commission meeting. The commission meets on the fourth floor of the First National Bank building at Ninth and Massachusetts. The 1973 budget shows a 4.16 mill levy drop to 34 244 mills while total spending rises to 9 347 940 about 5.5 percent from 1972. The levy cut reflects a conservative budget and higher assessed valuation, with no new programs projected per City Manager Buford Watson.
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Lawrence
Journal-World
First National Bank
Ninth
Massachusetts
Buford Watson
Bremer Declared Sane and Guilty by Maryland Jury
Arthur H. Bremer was found sane and guilty on all charges for the Wallace shooting and related handgun violations. The verdict came after a five day trial with the jury of six men and six women deliberating about whether Bremer fired the shots and if a mental disorder affected his actions.
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Upper Marlboro
Arthur H. Bremer
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Maryland
Bremer
Arthur A. Marshall Jr
Marshall
Prince Georges County
Benjamin Lipsitz
Lipsitz
Wallace
Ralph W. Powers
Wholesale Price Rise Sharpest in 5 Months
The July wholesale price increase was the sharpest in five months as food and industrial materials rose. The Labor Department reported overall inflation as 0.8 percent for the month, with the eight month pace at 5.7 percent under Nixon Phase 2 controls. Unemployment remained at 5.5 percent with 83.4 million employed. Average earnings rose to 3.62 dollars per hour, 6.7 percent higher than a year ago, while living costs rose 2.9 percent.
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Washington
Nixon
Bureau of Labor Statistics
McLouth Steam Engine Show Plans Continue Amid Rain
McLouth officials expect 10 000 to 15 000 visitors for the annual Steam Engine Show despite muddy grounds. The event features threshing demonstrations, a parade, mule jumping, music acts, and various exhibits from steam engines to antique farm equipment with camping available on site.
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McLouth
Braksick
Kansas
Kansas City
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
McLouth Kiwanis Club
Peru College
Fairgrounds
Shawnee County Mounted Posse
Dale Clark
Weekend Forecast for Lawrence Weekend
Cloudy and cool conditions dominate the Lawrence area with a high in the upper 70s projected Saturday. Spotty showers occurred Thursday night with Clinton and Lone Star reporting up to 0.75 inches. Lawrence recorded 0.01 inches.
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Lawrence
Kansas University Weather Observer
Clinton
Lone Star
115 Dogs Rescued After Unlicensed Kennel Case
In Coffeyville Kansas authorities removed 115 small dogs and one Siamese cat from the home of Hazel Coffey after her conviction for operating an unlicensed kennel and keeping 10 unregistered dogs. One dog had died and others reportedly injured. animals were taken to a kennel as officials planned next steps.
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Coffeyville, Kan
Coffeyville
Hazel Coffey
Walt Chronister
Weather Index and Market Notes From Page Five
Fragmentary OCR lists camp weather details and a notice about prescriptions and stores. The readable items reference weather, camp, and an advertisement for prescriptions and Opgi stores with unclear specifics.
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