Minority Contractors Urged To Share In Building Plum
Kansas City AP report on a national gathering urging minority contractors to seize a larger share of the $120 billion construction industry. Talks highlight bonding barriers, joint ventures with white-owned firms, and expanding beyond home-building to bigger projects.
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Kansas City
Ray Daniel
National Association of Minority Contractors
Oakland
Calif
Dones
Phineas Blackman
Queens City Construction
Independence, Mo
Blackman
Builders Association
Jackson
Kangana City
Lazier
Federal Housing Authority
Two Withdraw From Races
Jefferson City AP reports two candidates for state office withdrew on the final filing day with Secretary of State James C. Kirkpatrick. Jim Thomas of Branson backed Joseph P. Teasdale for governor while Donald L. Carpenter of St Louis County exited the Democratic race for treasurer.
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Jefferson City
James C. Kirkpatrick
Jim Thomas
Branson
Joseph P. Teasdale
Kansas City
Donald L. Carpenter
St. Louis County
Don Manford
R. J
Bus) King
Clayton Insurance
King
Thomas
Manford
William S. Morris
Earl R. Blackwell
Hillsboro
Supreme Court
Teasdale
Christopher
Kit’’ Bond
Jewish Families Becoming Unstable
AP report from Kansas City quotes B n ai B r ith international president David Blumberg of Knoxville saying Jewish family stability is deteriorating. He notes a rise in juvenile court appearances, higher divorce rates, increased intermarriage, and drug problems among Jewish youths. The concerns are tied to discussions at the B n ai B r ith District 2 Convention ending today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
David M. Blumberg
Knoxville
Tenn
B’nai B'rith
Blumberg
Navy plans to decommission 14 more ships by fall
Norfolk AP reports Atlantic Fleet headquarters will decommission or transfer 14 more ships from Norfolk by this fall, trimming total fleet strength to 326 vessels. The action continues the Navy’s program to modernize the fleet within budgetary constraints.
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Norfolk, Va
Atlantic Fleet Headquarters
Norfolk
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Police
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