Recession And Its Consequences Summer Of '75
Authorities warn unemployment may spark more minor violence and crime as teen summer jobs fall short. City officials like Gary mayor Hatcher and New York mayor Beame fear delays and cuts without federal funds. Overall unemployment runs about 8.9 percent nationwide, with black and teenage rates far higher. Some police see no rising violence, noting youths and minorities face work gaps yet riots from 1960s past fade.
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G.G. Labelle
Associated Press
Richard Hatcher
Gary
Ind
Hatcher
House
Ford
U.s.conference of Mayors
Legislative Action Committee
Vea
Legislative Action Comittee
Detroit
Baltimore
Boston
Los Angeles
Chicago
Sam Nolan
Young Kansas history chief tackles age gap and growth
At 22 Tony Holland is likely the youngest Kansas historical society president, guiding Franklin County Historical Society amid tight budgets and volunteer shortages. He aims to boost museum/ cabin visits, raise funds, and organize summer programs while coordinating volunteers and staff at the Old Depot Museum and Centennial Cabin.
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Don Lambert
Tony Holland
Franklin County Historical Society
Historical Society
Kansas
Holland
Ottawa University
Franklin County
Old Depot
Dale Watts
Bill Bennett
Ottawa approves 23000 no-fund warrants in suit end
By Jewel Scott one commissioner voted no as the Ottawa City Commission on Wednesday approved an application for 23000 in no-fund warrants. The request to the State Board of Tax Appeals seeks funds to pay a judgment won by Laurence E. Wightman after the city closure.
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Jewel Scott
Ottawa City Commission
State Board of Tax Appeals
Laurence E. Wightman
Wightman
Ottawa
John Richeson
Fred Zook
Bob Mills
Mills
Jim Poe
N. Locust
Freeda Wilson
N. Main
Charles. Setter
Spruce
Setter
Hal‘Adaméon
Adamson
John Sheldon
Municpal
Richeson
Lake
Five Ottawa police chief prospects named for interview
Ottawa city officials narrowed 160 applicants for chief to five finalists to be interviewed Saturday. If chosen, announcement could come next week. Scope included referrals, background checks, and cooperation with Lawrence police.
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Ottawa
Robert W. Mills
Mills
Lawrence
Wholesale prices rise slows in May after April jump
The Associated Press reports that wholesale prices rose only four tenths of a percent in May, easing after April's 1.5 percent spike. Tax rebates helped lift sales at the nation’s four largest retailers, making May the best sales month of the year.
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Associated Press
Labor Department
North Korea Moves Armored Force Near DMZ
U S intelligence reports North Korea has massed about 250 tanks and 100 armored carriers near the DMZ about 40 miles north of the line. Officials say the move is the biggest in memory, with U S forces in South Korea on alert but not alarmed.
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Washington
North Korea
South Korea
U.S
Pentagon
North Koreans
Indochina
North
Dmz
Kok San
Seoul
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