Wholesale Price Rise Is Slower
Washington AP report notes April wholesale prices rose seven tenths of one percent seasonally adjusted and five tenths unadjusted, marking the slowest rise in six months as farm and food prices fell for a second month. Industrial prices jumped 2.3 percent, with metals driving much of the gain. Ford price hikes for 1974 models drew council scrutiny amid anti inflation commitments. Senate vote looms on granting enforcement power to the Price Council.
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Labor Department
Agriculture Department
Cost of Living Council
Congress
Ford Motor Co
General Motors
Trade Journal
Ford
Council
John T. Dunlop
Senate
Dunlop
William E. Simon
Treasury
George P. Shultz
Revenue Director Spradling May Quit Over Pay Dispute
ST LOUIS AP Revenue Director James R K Spradling may resign amid a pay dispute with Governor Bond over 1600 revenue department workers. The governor and state policy say raises cannot start before July 1. Spradling reportedly sought month of raises. A spokesman said he is aware of the report and "working on the situation."
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ST. Louis
James RK. Spradling
Christopher S. Bond
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Jefferson City
Revenue Department
Spradling
Robert L. James
James
Colossal Mayor H Roe Bartle dies in Kansas City
Former Kansas City mayor H Roe Bartle who led the city from 1955 to 1963 and was a national youth leader died early today at St Luke's Hospital. The 77 to 82 year old suffered complications of real disease obesity and dia. Bartle a lawyer and Boy Scout executive built the Scouts in nine western Missouri counties and helped bring major league baseball and professional football to Kansas City. He founded the American Humane Foundation and served as a trusted adviser to President Truman. Survivors include his widow Margaret and a daughter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Kansas City
H. Roe Bartle
St. Luke’s Hospital
Bartle
Dia B
Richmond
University of Chattanooga
Wyoming
St. Joseph
Mgo
Harry S. Truman
Economic Stabilization Agency
Truman
Missouri
Missouri Valley College
Marshall
Labanon
The
American Humanies
Bank robber loses his $20 in Lynchburg
A young man with long hair entered Lynchburg Federal Savings & Loan, asked for change for a $20 bill, and demanded all $5, $10 and $20 notes. He handed a bag to fill and fled after teller Ruth O. Smith refused the withdrawal, leaving with no money and forgetting the $20 bill.
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Lynchburg
Lynchburg Federal Savings & Loan Association
Ruth O. Smith
Arms Stockpile Planned For Aid To Allies
The Pentagon plans a contingency stockpile of ammunition tanks weapons and spare parts to aid allies worldwide. The program could cost a few hundred million dollars with funding sought in the 1975 defense budget. The plan stems from last fall's Mideast crisis and aims to avoid hurting U.S. force readiness while enabling rapid resupply for allies.
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Washington
Pentagon
Congress
Egypt
Syria
Israel
United States
U.S
Defense Department
Fireworks law may not affect this July Fourth
Kansas City AP reports a federal ban on fire crackers may miss July 4. Products Safety Commission officer Allan Honer says the rule will not reach federal register until later this month and would take effect mid June, with hearings possible to delay at least 30 days. States without bans may hold an extra Independence Day with noisemakers.
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Kansas City
Federal Products Safety Commission
Allan Honer
Honer
Snowbarger Baby Born At Audrain Medical Center
Mr and Mrs James E Snowbarger of High Hill welcomed a nine pound daughter born at 547 p m Wednesday at Audrain Medical Center. Mr Snowbarger is employed by Ranch Roy L.
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James E. Snowbarger
High Hill
Audrain Medical Center
Snowbarger
Roy L
Expert On Cussing Says It's Good For You
Milwaukee AP report on Dr. Reinhold Aman a UW Milwaukee professor and swearing expert argues profanity can relieve stress and aid communication in many languages. He cites extensive study and dictionaries and notes most people misuse curses. He criticizes casual ethnic slurs and suggests refined use reflects culture and education.
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Milwaukee
Reinhold Aman
Nixon
White House
Aman
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Transcripts Shock Church Leader Says Nixon tapes wrong
William P. Thompson of the United Presbyterian Church denounces Nixon tape transcripts as evidencing the president selecting and editing evidence. He calls the content shocking to moral sense, noting discussions of perjury, bribery, and conspiracy as expedient, not ethical, to protect the incumbent.
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New York
United Presbyterian Church
Nixon
William P. Thompson
U.S.A
Thompson
Wichita
Kan
Hansen Trio Competes In Idaho 2nd District Primary
Boise AP It lists three candidates for the August 6 Idaho 2nd Congressional District primary Max Hansen joins incumbents Orvan Hansen and former congressman George Hansen all seeking the Democratic or Republican nomination.
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Boise, Idaho
Idaho
The
American Legion
Max Hansen
Rep
Orvan Hansen
Idaho Falls
George Hansen
Pocatello
Jaycees Vote Spirit Award For Senior
The Mexico Jaycees voted to establish a Jaycee Spirit Scholarship for a high school senior based on need and scholastic achievement. An additional $200 will be donated to the recipient. Also approved: shift from a pro forma to a non profit corporation named Mexico Jaycees Inc and a trash bag liner drive to benefit Cerebral Palsy school and Jaycee projects.
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Mexico
Jaycees
Cerebral Palsy School
Jaycee
Mexico Jaycees Inc
Lou Leonatti
John Shireman
Bob Girard
Cape Girardeau
Lee Gibson
Monterey
Quake Jolts Central Japan Killing One
An earthquake struck central Japan on the Izu Peninsula injuring 23 people and trapping 29 others after a landslide. The event damaged 231 structures and 54 houses, with a fire reported in some affected areas. Honolulu scientists put the quake at 6.2 on the Richter scale.
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Tokyo
Japan
Izu Peninsula
Honolulu
Fulton Hospital Physician Indicted for Medicare Fraud
Dr. Alex Cacioppa, 56, a Fulton State Hospital physician, faced a 41 count federal indictment in St. Louis for false Medicare claims from May 1971 to April 1979. He allegedly used real patient names while falsifying visit numbers. the offenses occurred during his Brunswick private practice. He was freed on his own recognizance and awaits arraignment before Judge Regan.
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ST. Louis
Fulton State Hospital
Alex C. Cacioppa
U.S
John K. Regan
Cacioppa
Keytesville
Brunswick
Fulton Gard
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