Nixon imposes 60 day United States price freeze
President Nixon freezes all consumer prices for 60 days in a surprise move to curb inflation while promising a tougher Phase 4 control system. Wages, rents, interest and dividends are not frozen. exports and other elements require congressional action. The measure expires August 12 unless extended.
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Alison Gold finishes 25th in National Spelling Bee
Alison Gold, the first Douglas County competitor at the National Spelling Bee, finished 25th of 78 after misspelling the plural of chromosome. Her father Joel Gold cited confusion over singular versus plural as the error, with Alison advancing into final rounds as one of 11 eleven year olds.
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Experts' Reactions To Freeze Vary Across reagents
Economic experts react to President Nixon's 60 day price freeze announced Wednesday. Kansas University spokesmen tell Journal World the move aims to curb inflation and may preempt wage settlements. Blanchard Kansas Bankers Association chair notes anticipated action and suggests it could ease union wage demands.
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Viet Cong Orders Cease-Fire In Vietnam
Viet Cong has ordered a cease-fire for all units in South Vietnam to take effect at noon Friday Saigon time. The order follows a joint communique by the United States, North and South Vietnam, and the Viet Cong issued in Paris. A parallel Saigon announcement is planned.
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Raney Drug Stores Deliver Prescriptions Across City
The three Raney Drug stores accurately fill and deliver all doctors prescriptions, ensuring prompt service to patients and medical offices.
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Magruder reveals Watergate roles and cover up fears
Jeb Stuart Magruder testifies before the Senate committee detailing top campaign and White House aides involvement in the Watergate wiretaps. He says Mitchell approved the $250000 bugging plan on March 30 1972 and that the cover up began after the break in. He notes Nixon may not have known of their errors.
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June Dampens Temperatures in Lawrence Weather Outlook
A Wednesday cloudburst dropped Lawrence temperatures from a noon high of 85 to 71 by 4 p.m. Rain measured at .12 inch with another heavy shower likely. June remains among the drier months with only about .58 inch by today. Clouds linger through the week with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms and high temperatures mid to upper 80s into the weekend.
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Texas Girl Wins Spelling Title at National Bee
Barrie Trinkle, 13, of Fort Worth Texas, captured the 46th National Spelling Bee title by spelling onomastics to remove the final opponent and vouchsafe to clinch victory. Stephen Hayes, 14, of Oxon Hill Maryland, was runner up after 76 contestants were eliminated across 17 rounds spelling 518 words.
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