Unemployment Up 140000 Signals Slower Growth
Washington reports may unemployment jumped 140000 to 2.9 million, the largest rise in a year. Labor officials say the rate rose from 3.7 to 4 percent as youth job seekers boost summer hiring, but they insist the overall economic trend remains upward. Commissioner Arthur M Ross notes the rise reflects school students seeking summer work rather than a recession.
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Washington
Labor Department
Arthur M. Ross
Bureau of Labor Statistica
May Keep Troops In Santo Domingo
President-elect Balaguer said he may retain the Inter-American Peace Force in the Dominican Republic after his July 1 inauguration. The 8,500‑man force, largely U.S. personnel, would stay until civilian disarmament and reintegration of former rebel troops are resolved, issues lingering from the 1965 crisis. Observers doubt solutions will be ready by the handover.
Billy Graham denounces lust at London crusade
London AP reports evangelist Billy Graham denounced lust and sex outside marriage at the first youth meeting of his London crusade. He warned Western culture now accepts sex outside marriage and urged modest dress, careful company, and prudent reading and leisure choices. He cautioned against promiscuous sex and moral dangers.
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London
Billy Graham
America
Graham
Man Abducted and Robbed in 160 Mile Drive Near Effingham
Pulaski County man told police five men abducted him from his car and drove him 160 miles to a rural area near Effingham. Police in Mattoon recovered the car and questioned two people found inside, including Isham Johnson of Villa Ridge. Tim Ridgeway of Mounds called authorities from a farm house near Effingham claiming he was overpowered by his abductors after leaving a Mound City tavern. items taken included a watch and billfold.
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Effingham
Pulaski
Mattoon
Isham Johnson
Villa Ridge
Mounds
Tim Ridgeway
Mound City
Drach claims Weston the site for $373 million atom smasher
Springfield officials dispute the claim that Weston, Illinois will host the 373 million dollar atom smasher. Senator George Drach cited unnamed reliable sources as saying Weston was chosen, while AEC officials and other governors deny any decision. Rep. Melvin Price and Gov. Kerner acknowledge no site has been decided.
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Springfield
Weston
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
George Drach
Chicago
AEC
U.S
Melvin Price
Drach
Price
Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy
Otto Kerner
Police report shows 93 arrests and 36 wrecks in Mt Vernon
May police statistics reveal 93 arrests including 58 for traffic violations and 36 automobile accidents causing 12 injuries. Offenses totaled 20, with eight burglaries and 11 thefts, five burglaries and one theft cleared by arrest. overtime parking fines reached 100.50. Later in Philadelphia quadruplets born in Frankford Hospital named Alan Beth Anne Catherine Anne and David Anthony.
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Mt. Vernon
Fred Dedman
Philadelphia
Frankford Hospital
Richard Effe
Alan
Beth Anne
Catherine Anne
David Anthony
Police dog demonstration headlines Southern Illinois YMCA campout
About 200 campers at the Southern Illinois YMCA Little Grassy Lake campout heard a Carbondale police dog demo claim a dog reduced robberies from 69 to 11 in 12 months. Mt Vernon led attendees with 100 participants, joined by youths from Centralia West Frankfort Carbondale Lesser DuQuoin and Marion. The event featured Indian dancing, crafts, canoeing, nature studies, and tribal awards for the Guide and Princess groups.
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YMCA
Mt. Vernon
Carbondale
Southern Illinois Ymca
Little Grassy Lake
Don Fitts
Centralia
West Frankfort
Lesser
DuQuoin
Marion
Good Natured Snake Bites Camp Leader at SIYMCA Event
Dave Fitts of Mt. Vernon, chief of this year's Southern Illinois YMCA camp at Little Grassy Lake, was bitten by a king snake during a nature study demonstration. The normally placid reptile, stressed by the scene, struck Fitts on the finger as he opened the jar for the audience.
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Dave Fitts
Mt. Vernon
Fitts
Southern Illinois Ymca
Little Grassy Lake
Wethington Chosen Chief for Next Year at Camp
Dave Wethington of Centralia was chosen as chief for the upcoming year. Assistants named are Jim Jackson of Mt. Vernon and Eimner Mater of West Frankfort. Fitts said about 200 attendees, including fathers, sons, and daughters, were at the camp from seven locations.
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Dave Wethington
Centralia
Jim Jackson
Mt. Vernon
Eimner Mater
West Frankefort
Fitts
Clear Pain Gut Bloating From Overeating
The text suggests that abdominal discomfort such as pain bloating and indigestion arises primarily from eating too much and consuming excessive amounts of certain foods. It notes that digestive distress is linked to overeating and improper digestive habits.
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