Two-Stage Social Security Benefit Increase Approved
The House Ways and Means Committee tentatively approved a two stage eleven percent increase in Social Security benefits for next year. A separate attempt to attach a seven percent rise and tax reform to a debt ceiling bill failed 274 to 135. The debt limit would rise to 475.4 billion through June 30 1974, with the current temporary ceiling at 465 billion and a expected automatic drop to 400 billion on November 30 without action.
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UF Drive Nears Goal With Daily Gains
The United Fund is close to its $179,850 target with about $8,000 daily contributions and $148,080.92 raised so far. Dr. David Hiebert announces an overtime strategy session at 4 15 p.m. in the Lawrence Public Library Gallery Room as divisions report progress.
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Suspect Held In Nine-Hurt Slaying In California
Police captured a man believed to be one of two fugitives sought for questioning in an execution style massacre that killed nine people in a new San Joaquin Valley home. Two children among the victims were found in a bedroom while seven adults lay bound in a blood splattered closet.
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Market News Wrap Mixed Prices and Mid East Hope
Local markets list wheat at 4.20 and soybeans at 4.89 with oats and corn also quoted. Wholesale eggs in Kansas City show large at 80 percent and medium at 56-66 percent, amid optimism from mid east reports and Nixon energy remarks.
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New York Stocks Climb on Middle East Settlement Hopes
The Dow Jones average rose 16.48 to 936.56 at 2 p.m. as investors reacted to reports of a Middle East agreement. Advancing issues led 1,019 to 372 on the Big Board amid heavy institutional action and broad gains.
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Middle East
Cattle Market Slips Across Kansas City Feeder Prices
Livestock market report shows cattle about 7000 head with feeders 1.00 to 2.00 lower than Wednesday and 2.00 to 6.00 lower than Thursday. Prices listed include 322 lb steer calves at 64.00, heifer mates 56.10, 464 lb cows at 54.80, and 500 to 628 lb cattle at 52.00 to 40.00 with 763 lb at 48.60, reflecting broad softness across classes.
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Kansas City
Clinton Dam fuel relief boosts November allocation
C E Clark of List and Clark Construction says Clinton Dam fuel shortage eased with a 90 000 gallon boost from the Office of Oil and Gas for November. The project, halted since Tuesday, plans to resume full work next week as 50 workers remain laid off and deliveries from Mobil Oil are awaited.
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List and Clark Construction Co
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Kan
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List and Clark
Clinton
Clark
List
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