Prices Drop on Potatoes Pork Eggs at Local Markets
Shoppers report notable price declines across produce and meat. No. 1 white russet potatoes 10 pounds down 70 cents from peak. Grade A fryers down 16 cents. loin pork chops $1.65 per pound from $2.09 peak. pork steak down 10 cents to $1.29. Grade A extra large eggs 84 cents per dozen, down from 92. Tomatoes top grade 39 cents per pound. lettuce 29 cents per head. onions 19 cents per pound. celery 39 cents per stalk. bacon $1.63 per pound, down from $2.21.
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Supply Lines Near Phnom Penh Hit by Heavy Fighting
Communist led insurgents pressed toward Phnom Penh cutting the capital’s highway to the sea again at a point 15 miles from the city. The clashes over Highways 4 and 5, key supply routes, were the heaviest since U S bombing ended 12 days ago with battles reported at multiple points along both roads.
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Bank Rate Rise Signals Higher US Interest Costs
Chase Manhattan Bank raised its prime lending rate to 9 33 percent from 9 14 percent effective immediately in what could become an industry wide move. The rise follows a string of 15 rate hikes this year and comes amid talks of rates surpassing 10 percent.
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Secretary at British Embassy Injured In Letter Bomb Blast
A secretary at the British Embassy in Washington was badly wounded when a letter bomb exploded while she sorted mail. The attack prompted FBI and Secret Service probes, with the State Department condemning the act amid regional bombings linked to Irish Republican Army activities. The victim, Nora Murray, 51, lost a hand and remained in surgery hours later at George Washington University Hospital.
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Skylab 2 Astronauts Reach Halfway Point
Skylab 2 crew Alan Bean Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma pass halfway through a 59 day mission after circling Earth 429 times and traveling over 12 million miles since launch. They topped a prior 28 day record and prepare for the downhill leg as Mission Control radios a song written by Charles Morley.
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Rain May Break Dry Spell In Southwest Oklahoma
A 20 percent chance of thundershowers is forecast for Southwest Oklahoma through Tuesday. The area has had no rain since August 15 and only 0.21 inch of moisture this month. Expect fair to partly cloudy skies, warm temperatures, a high in the low to mid 90s, and lows near 70.
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Temporary Reopening of Dunbar Sought in Desegregation Dispute
Attorneys for the Ton Board of Education and black community representatives are seeking HEW approval to reopen Dunbar Elementary School temporarily. If approved, Dunbar would reopen immediately while a federal court rules on the desegregation plan. The court case is assigned to Judge Stephen Chandler.
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Bingo Licenses Granted to Five in Comanche County
Court Clerk Fred Clapp announces five bingo licenses issued under the 1973 Oklahoma law. Recipients include Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1193 and Ladies Auxiliary, Moose Lodge 2040, VFW Post 5263, and American Legion Low ery-Whitehead Post 29. Games will be at Hotel Lawtonian and listed addresses with a seven day protest period. Licenses cost 25 dollars with a 10 dollar annual renewal. prizes per game capped at 100 dollars and no alcohol allowed during play.
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Trudeau to summon Cabinet over national rail strike
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau will call a Cabinet session to plan a response to the ongoing nationwide rail walkout now in its fourth day. The move fuels speculation that Parliament could be recalled from summer recess to consider anti strike legislation.
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