Raiders Hit Hanoi Haiphong Areas In Heaviest War Raids
American fighter bombers damaged or destroyed over 170 buildings at 20 targets in Hanoi Haiphong area in the war’s heaviest raids since 1968. Xom Bai army barracks Xuan Mai training complex and Hai Dong Barracks West were among the targets. A Chinese minesweeper slipped into Haiphong harbor, with no confirmed mine clearance.
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Parking Change Along Main Begin New Look
City crews start work on Main Street widening traffic flow between Marais des Cygne River bridge and Fifth. Two hour parking rules apply to city lots A B and C with eight hour in part of Lot B. Right turns on red allowed after stopping at most Main lights except Seventh.
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Fund Raising Clash: GOP Demands McGovern Audit
President Nixon's finance committee urged congressional investigators to audit Sen. George McGovern's fund raising records as closely as they did the Republicans. Maurice Stans warned GAO to pursue McGovern staff vigorously, predicting a very revealing report. Democrats for Nixon leader John Connally called the GAO report nettlesome but not a major issue.
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Late Demands Sour Final Night Tractor Pull
The Franklin County Fair ended with smoking tractors as the crowd of 2,000 watched. Before the show, tractor pullers protested demanding higher prize money or a larger share of gate proceeds, leading to an 11 pm finish and unhappy fair officials who had planned $10 per class plus entry fees.
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Franklin County
Fair Board
Kansas Tractor Pulling Association
Richmond Fair
Fair Boards
Roy Herring
Andy Duffle
Duffle
Gene Mohr
Henry Moody
Iola
Trailer Rally Brings Wide Friendship Across States
Ottawa area hosts Avalair Friendship Club rally at the Lofgreens home with about 50 trailers. members come from many states and occupations. Alfred Sigler of Richmond is president. activities include a boat accessed island potluck, sidewalk bazaar, kite contest, bingo, pancake breakfast, hobby displays, and Jack and Jill sessions for sharing ideas.
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Ottawa
RFD
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Sylva
Alfred Sigler
Richmond
Guy Monroe
Leon Burrichter
Ray Bloomer
W. T. Casida
Area Weather County Forecast Winds light and variable
Area weather updates show light variable winds tonight with fair mild conditions through Tuesday. Lows near 60s and highs in the mid to upper 80s with near zero precipitation risk. Saturday high around 85, Sunday low 59 and high 84. Historical temps noted from past years.
Leading indicators rise in July signaling economy gains
Washington AP reports the index of leading indicators rose seven tenths of one percent in July, signaling continued economic expansion. The department revised upward March–June figures, with the second quarter up 4.3 percent, and July’s level at 143.6. Only unemployment claims moved decisively lower while other measures like new orders, permits, and stock prices edged unfavorably.
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Asst
Harold C. Passer
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