Shield Law Push from St Louis Senators
Two St Louis state senators Democrat Edward Linehand and Lawrence Lee back a shield law to protect reporters sources. They pledge strong support in the upcoming legislative session. The measure would shield reporters from contempt for refusing to reveal confidential information under First Amendment rights. Four journalists have been jailed recently for not disclosing sources.
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Record Wheat Crop Forecast for Kansas in 1973
Kansas crops agency projects a winter wheat crop of 339.2 million bushels for 1973, surpassing the current record by over 24 million. The national forecast calls for a record 1.278 billion bushels. If realized, Kansas would post three straight 300 million bushel crops, a first in state history. The report cites favorable moisture, uniform stands, and ample soil moisture as conditions. harvest area listed at 10.60 million acres. Also noted are hog and pig totals on Kansas farms and forecasts for the December-February and March-May pig crop periods.
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New Light Shed On Heroin Smuggling Case
FBI agent testified that 31 year old Thomas E. Southerland denied being in the armed forces, while using forged Army documents and a fake sergeant uniform. He was held on impersonation and forged documents charges with bail set at $50,000 after plane diversion to Andrews Air Force Base.
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Refineries Asked To Help Ease Petroleum Shortage
Washington AP report says the U S Office of Emergency Preparedness urges refineries to run at maximum capacity for No 2 fuel oil to ease Midwest heating oil shortages amid late harvest wet weather and low inventories. Lincoln notes scattered shortages but crop drying remains tight. railroads asked to speed propane movements. Midwest governors form emergency task forces.
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Prime lending rates raised by major banks
New York banks First National City Bank and Mellon Bank of Pittsburgh boosted their prime lending rates to 6 percent. The increases, aimed at countering the Nixon administration drive to curb rates, take effect Monday after City Bank had already adjusted its rate formula earlier.
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