Dollars Pouring Back Into US Dollars
Analysts say the dollar’s rebound reflects inflows from overseas as three factors boost dollar demand led by Kissinger’s Southeast Asia trip and stronger U S payments data. A stronger dollar may raise U S interest rates as overseas buyers shift funds, reducing foreign central bank purchases of Treasuries.
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Aq-Ap
Laurance F. Stunty
Associated Press
New York
United
William Wolman
Argus Research
United States
Germany
London
Henry Kissinger
Southeast Asia
U.S
Europe
Treasury
Lindsay Urges Police to Run Mobsters Out of Town
New York Mayor John Lindsay orders police to eject five Cosa Nostra families after a mob hit spurred by mistaken identity killed two civilians and sparked a broad crackdown. Dist. Atty. Hogan plans grand jury subpoenas as gang warfare disrupts the city and triggers calls to end mob influence.
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New York
John V. Lindsay
Cosa Nostra
Joseph Colombo
Underworld
East Side
Barigland
Lindsay
Manhattan
Frank S.hogan
Mafia
McDonnell Buying Tulsa Plant
McDonnell Douglas Corp. seeks to purchase the 3 million square foot Air Force Plant No 3 at Tulsa International Airport. Samford McDonnell said a congressional committee approved the transaction. The plant started as a bomber facility in World War II, with Douglas Aircraft and North American Rockwell as tenants. price not disclosed, negotiations ongoing.
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Dulsa
Fatal Two-Car Crash on 63 Near Columbia
Two people died in a head on collision on U S 63 about ten miles north of Columbia Missouri. Victims were David C Brixey 18 of Pomona Missouri and Mrs James Ef Williams 28 of Wheaton Illinois. Brixey attempted to overtake a line of cars when the crash occurred.
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Columbia, Mo
U.S. 63
Columbia
Missouri Highway Patrol
David C. Brixey
Pomona
James Ef. Williams
Wheaton
Ill
Brixey
Williams
Mothers Fight To Clean Up Kids TV Programs
Massachusetts mothers in ACT push to end advertising on children's shows and improve network programming. They cite removed orange juice ads, halted vitamin pill promos, and calls for a public service role for children's TV. They praise industry actions but demand more hours, fewer ads, and stronger FTC FCC action. Nixon veto kills a 30.5 billion health education and welfare bill, overrode attempt fails.
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Newton
Mass
Massachusetts
ACT
America
Pepgyy Charren
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Pleasant Hill
Miles Laboratories
Bristol-Myers
Hoffman-1 aRoche
Charren
Association of National Advertisers
Neilson
Post-Newsweek
Washington
Florida
National Association of Broadcasters
Nixon
Congress
House
Senate
George McGovern
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Texas
George H. Mahon
Appropriations Committee
Labor and Health
Douglas warns of dangers to the Bill of Rights
Supreme Court Justice William Douglas told law students that preserving the Bill of Rights is the real lifetime struggle. He called his generation politically bankrupt and warned that globally we drift toward authoritarian regimes. He spoke at a San Francisco dinner with his wife Cathy and attended a black-tie ABA event.
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Douglas
SAN Francisco
Supreme Court
William Douglas
Law
American Bar Association
Cathy
ABA
Mexico Ledger Story Page Highlights August 17 1972
Page from the Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Thursday August 17 1972 features local news notes and brief items. It includes community updates, upcoming events, and short notices likely spanning civic, social, and school announcements of interest to residents.
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Mexico
Bill funds fiscal year keeping last year spending level
The bill funded the fiscal year starting July 1 maintaining current department spending. The vetoed measure carried about 800 million more than the president asked for education including targeted grants for poverty-area schools. Health funds exceeded the budget by about 900 million with extra NIH research money, mental health care, and hospital construction grants.
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National Institutes of Health
Four US troops killed in Viet Week report
SAIGON AP four Americans killed in action last week, six missing, seven died of non hostile causes, 28 wounded. Total casualties: American 45,847 killed in action, 1,651 missing, 303,322 wounded, 10,253 non hostile deaths.
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Saigon
U.S
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New Orleans
Hufft
Dales
Gamble Paint & Glass
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Date Mates Cosmetics
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