Poor Campaign Cost 1.2 Million in Washington Demonstration
The Poor People Campaign in Washington spent and valued more than 1.2 million dollars over six weeks of demonstrations. Government costs totaled 231 684 dollars by dismantling Resurrection City and DC expenses reached about 500 000 dollars with police overtime. SCLC and donor groups added tens of thousands for operations and transport plus in kind support from churches businesses and volunteers. Jail costs for over 200 demonstrators remain unestimated.
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Stock Market Holds Up Amid Ragged Industrial Performance
New York stocks remained generally higher amid a mixed day with moderate trading. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 0.9 to 895.45 as three days of trading and cautiousness ahead of a four day weekend weighed on big names. The Associated Press 60 stock average rose 0.1 to 339.3 while rails and utilities posted small gains. American Broadcasting fell after Hughes Tool Co offered 74.25 a share for 2 million ABC shares, a bid ABC said was inadequate and would oppose.
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Cuban airliner diverted to Cuba adds third Varadero flight
The seventh airliner diverted to Cuba this year and the passengers will fly from Varadero to Miami in regular flights to ensure safer return. The journey from Havana to Varadero will be by bus before later transfer. Crew and passengers spent the night at Havana’s airport terminal as officials resisted further argument over a takeoff.
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Negro president named for Los Angeles School Board
The Rev. James Edward Jones aged 52, a Presbyterian pastor and former Lincoln University professor, was elected unanimously Monday as the first Black president of the Los Angeles City Board of Education. He helped lead the Selma protest march on March 9 1965 and works with Los Angeles gang counselors.
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James Edward Jones
Rites Set for Cook County State Rep Calvin L Smith
Funeral services for 61 year old Chicago Democrat state Representative Calvin L Smith will be held Wednesday at the Jackson Funeral Home. Smith former deputy coroner for Cook County died Saturday of a heart attack. Survivors include his widow a daughter and two sisters.
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Calvin L. Smith
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Cook County
Elephant Bo Jo Dies at Los Angeles Zoo
Bo Jo the oldest elephant at the Los Angeles Zoo died Monday at age 32 after long illness. The 8,000 pound Asiatic elephant had been at the zoo since 1943 amid a battle with respiratory disease and arthritis.
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1932 Prices At Hank Tuck’s Restaurant
Hank Tuck, operator of a Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania eatery, served regular customers at 1932 prices. Hamburgers were 15 cents, hot dogs 10 cents, and coffee 5 cents as a gesture of appreciation.
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Employment and Inflation A Competing Economic Dilemma
AP Business analysis notes a 15 year high in employment paired with 17 year high inflation. It discusses whether a free economy can reach full employment without inflation, the labor scarcity driving wage and price rises, and potential policy paths including deflationary risk and productivity concerns.
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NEW York
Inflation and productivity clash as teens enter summer labor
The text notes productivity rising faster than before with a 4 percent yearly gain while wages climb higher. It mentions a temporary workforce boost from teen summer workers, and ponders whether full employment can exist without persistent inflation, admitting uncertainty.
Fugitive convicted robber linked to April prison escape
The defendant, described as a fugitive convicted of robbery, fled Missouri State Penitentiary in April 1967 during his eighth year of a 20 year sentence for armed robbery. Ray faces two British charges at London Airport for a forged Canadian passport and an unlicensed gun, with hearings set for next Tuesday. these may be dropped amid new developments. Separately, new Interstate Highway segments allow a possible 25 hour nonstop Philly to North Platte trip, the longest completed stretch of the system.
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Heat Spurs Hydrant Taps In Philadelphia
Philadelphia sweltered under a 96 degree high as hydrants were tapped by residents. Water Commissioner Samuel Baxter reported over 1,000 hydrants used and about 700 complaint calls to his office as water supply dwindled in some homes.
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Samuel Baxter
Railroad collision kills driver at East St. Louis crossing
A car was crushed between two opposing railroad engines at the 21st Street and Missouri Avenue crossing in East St. Louis. Driver James Benson, 58, died. passengers Lavone Johnson, 35, and Milton Melvin, 23, were listed in critical condition. The trio reportedly drove around a crossing gate to cross the double tracks.
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Center hiring begins for therapists and physiatrist
Center announces immediate hiring for a center therapist and a physiatrist MD. Interested applicants should contact the personnel office. A research and grant review committee with Dr. Herbert Karolus as chairman, Dr. Luiz de Melo, and Dr. Kazys Pemkus, center staff physicians, holds final independent authority on all grants and research projects at the center.
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Sergeant Darrell Herman Promoted After Board Exam
In South Vietnam on Hon Tre Island near the 228th Signal Company Darrell Herman has been promoted to sergeant. He posted the best score among 46 prospective sergeants before the board and is the son of Mr and Mrs Willis Herman of Mazon. His wife is the former Patricia Henderson of Mazon.
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Governor creates Kentucky Consumer Affairs Commission
Gov. Louis B. Nunn signed a measure to form a Consumer Affairs Commission to advise and assist Kentucky buyers. He noted admiration for states leading in consumer protection beyond federal laws and aims to enhance protections for residents.
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Kentucky
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State Trooper Nabs Driver With New Radar Detector
Carrollton Kentucky AP State Trooper Jerry Keither stopped a motorist on Interstate 71 south of Cincinnati after radar clocked the car well above the limit. The driver, shaking, indicated a new $30 radar detection device on the control panel.
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Jerry Keither
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Cincinnati
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