Pete Roses Live TV tirade draws mixed Atlanta reaction
Pete Rose news conference following his 44 game hitting streak end drew about 10 calls to both WTCG TV and the Atlanta Braves with largely negative sentiment. Rose said he did not expect live TV coverage and defended his language as “slice of life” while FCC officials noted broadcasters must censor vulgar words.
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Jobless rate rises sharply in July nationwide
Washington AP reports unemployment climbed to 6.2 percent in July, with teens and women hardest hit. The rate rose from 5.7 percent in June, the lowest in over three years, and marked the highest since March. Officials noted government cooling efforts may have accelerated the rise.
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Beef prices at peak with gradual fall teased
U S department forecasters say beef prices may ease slightly soon while full impact of slaughterhouse price increases reaches consumers. Retailers have begun passing on higher costs, with cattle prices easing after a 40 percent rise, though herd rebuilding remains uncertain.
Crime Alert 425 7700 Police number urged for crimes
Public notice repeats the Crime Alert phone line 425 7700 for reporting crime and suspicious activity. It emphasizes calling the police when a crime is committed or suspected, urging community vigilance.
Seven Jones sisters fight county bid plan in California
In Santee California seven Jones sisters who run Jones Disposal Co oppose a San Diego County plan to consolidate trash collection by bidding and creating disposal districts. A bid hearing was postponed to August 22 as they vow to persist. The firm began with a $3000 loan four decades ago.
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Gas line blast kills two, injures six near Fort Madison
A propane gas line exploded along Highway 2 near Fort Madison Iowa destroying a farmhouse barn and two sheds. Two elderly residents died at the scene and six others were injured. Three people were moved to University Hospitals in Iowa City while two or three more received treatment. Local residents recalled intense flames as the pipeline ruptured and ignited.
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Weekend Weather Outlook For Local Area
Fair tonight with lows near 58. Saturday will be partly cloudy with a high near 80. This morning dipped to 56 after yesterday’s 83 peak. Extended outlook shows fair warm conditions Sunday through Tuesday with daily highs in the low to mid 80s and overnight lows from mid 50s to mid 60s by Tuesday.
Governor can receive Beverly Hills testimony
Cincinnati Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John Palmore says Commonwealth Attorney Louis Ball can divulge grand jury testimony the governor has asked for. He notes the grand jury returned no indictments in the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire probe and says gross negligence must be proven for reckless homicide.
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Unemployment Rises in Major States in July Report
The Labor Department reports July unemployment increases across several states. California climbs to 7.8 percent, Illinois to 5.9, New Jersey and New York to 7.6, Ohio to 5.6, Pennsylvania to 7.4, with Texas up to 5.0. Each rise follows June figures, reflecting shifting job markets nationwide.
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