Housing Shows Advance Worst Over for Builders
Washington AP reports the U S home building industry faces its slowest year since WWII but may be turning a corner as July housing starts rise 14 percent to an annual rate of 1.238 million. Permits up for a fourth straight month. Carla Hills notes recovery prospects. PETroleum prices may rise about 3 cents a gallon after oil price controls end August 31, with possible faster hikes.
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Rescue 'copter escape from Czechoslovakia mission
American pilot Barry Meeker recalling a risky rescue into Czechoslovakia says he lifted three East German family members from danger before returning to West Germany. He spoke from a hospital bed of bullets, delays, and a missed rendezvous as shots rang out during the operation. The West German Foreign Ministry reported no diplomatic protest from Czechoslovakia.
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West Germany
Barry Meeker
Czechoslovakia
Bengal tiger mauls man after entering den on dare
A Bengal tiger mauled a young man who entered its den sealed by a 30-foot barrier. The animal was driven off by gunfire as authorities responded to the incident in Phoenix. The victim’s condition and further details were not immediately available.
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Phoenix
Aziz
Man Dares Tiger Pit Accident At Phoenix Zoo
Erik Knoph, 21, of Phoenix, was hospitalized in critical condition after entering the tiger pit on a dare. He climbed a 30 foot barrier when the enclosure collapsed, the tiger dragged him 20 yards, and security fired shots to distract the animal as keeper freed him.
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Phoenix Zoo
Erik Knoph
Phoenix
Knoph
Grain Exports Tie Up by Union Boycott Across Ports
AFL-CIO chief George Meany condemned a boycott by maritime unions on U S grain shipments to the Soviet Union. He said unions will refuse to handle cargo until Ford guarantees price protection and more seamen jobs. Kansas Governor Bennett called the move arrogant and urged quick federal action.
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International Longshoremen's Association
Middletown Weather Forecast Partly Cloudy Tonight and Wednesday
Partly cloudy conditions in the Middletown area tonight and Wednesday. Tonight will dip into the low 60s with a 10 percent chance of rain, and Wednesday carries a 20 percent chance of rain with a high in the low 80s. Monday’s high reached 86 degrees with a 63 degree overnight low.
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Ford Warns Soviets Detente Not License to Fish in Troubled Waters
President Ford told the American Legion at its national convention that detente is not a license to challenge Soviet actions. He warned of seeking more nuclear arms limits if talks fail and cited concerns in Portugal. He described recent SALT progress but warned Congress he may seek 2 to 3 billion for strategic weapons if no agreement.
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Soviet Union
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