Off Track Betting Expands as New York City Embraces Legal Wagering
New York City Off Track Betting Corp is now handling about 1.6 million dollars in bets daily across 83 offices and via phone. Since opening day in 1971, OTB has booked around 350 million dollars in wagers and plans two more offices weekly while facing ongoing industry and city revenue debates.
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Aft
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Pay Board Retains 5.5 Percent Wage Standard
The Pay Board is leaning to keep the 5.5 percent wage standard for now as a review of the ceiling proceeds. Nixon officials doubt any near term change, citing next year’s labor talks and economic recovery concerns. The board and Price Commission meet to discuss possible shifts, with emphasis on public acceptance and preventing strikes while wage gains remain tied to productivity and price projections.
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James D. Hodgson
New VA Service Officer Named for Oklahoma Area
Dean Brackett has been appointed by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs as Veterans Service Officer for the area. Veterans needing benefits information or help applying to the VA or Oklahoma should contact Brackett. He will be in Lawton each Wednesday at the Employment Office 8 a.m. to 12 noon and each Friday 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Some Antarctic icebergs are 100 miles long and a mile wide.
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4000 Families Face Eviction Under Washington Housing Authority
The Washington Housing Authority backed by its Tenant Advisory Board moves to evict about 4000 families behind more than 1.3 million dollars in rent. Delinquency includes back payments dating to 1969 with 2000 to 3000 dollars owed per household. First suits filed in D C Superior Court and landlord-tenant court. up to 100 more cases planned next week. The agency seeks long back rent but may require good faith money at the outset.
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Faxon School Opens Fall Term Aug 18
The Faxon public school district begins fall term on August 18 per superintendent Edward Hearn. Children start classes Friday and first grade kindergarten entrants must show vaccination records and birth certificates. Kindergarten transfers to Chattanooga district require emergency transfer records prior to enrollment.
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