Baltimore misprint mars Bicentennial ads miss year 1814
The Baltimore Promotion Council spent 20000 on ads marking the War of 1812 but labeled the bombardment of Fort McHenry as 1812 instead of 1814. Ken Mayhorne of Van Sant Dudale agency said the error aimed to boost city pride, with about ten local firms approving copy before regional magazine distribution.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Promotion Council
Fr. McHenry
Ken Mayhorne
van Sant Dugdale
Ottawa to raise water rates 40 percent in July vote
Ottawa City Commission will act July 2 to raise water rates by 40 percent. Mayor Loyd cited rising chemical and labor costs and announced plans for a detailed study of water facilities by A. C. Kirkwood and Associates. The current 200 cu ft bill would rise from 1.70 to 2.38, 500 cu ft from 3.20 to 4.48, 1,000 cu ft from 4.85 to 6.79, and 2,000 cu ft from 7.05 to 9.87.
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Jewel Scott
Ottawa
Allen Loyd
A. C. Kirkwood and Associates
Pomona
Melvern
Fred Zook
Willow Street
Willow
Ninth
15Th
City Hall
Benefit District
Robert W. Mills
Not Out Of The Woods Yet
Kansas dodges severe storms after two stormy nights with only light rain in spots. The National Weather Service warns of potential daytime thunderstorms today and possible heavy downpours. A look ahead shows chances of showers Friday through Sunday with unseasonably warm highs in the 80s.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
National Weather Service
Weather Service
Postal Service Strike Looms
Washington AP report says union leaders warn a nationwide postal workers strike grows likely due to slow bargaining progress. Thousands from New York and along the East Coast planned demonstrations before the Postal Service headquarters to protest management’s uncompromising stance, said Moe Biller, president of the New York organization.
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Washington
Postal Em
New York
Postal Service
Moe Biller
New York City
Move To Raise Debt Ceiling Move To Raise Debt Ceiling
The House Ways and Means Committee voted 22 to 12 to increase the federal debt limit by 46 billion dollars to 577 billion through November 15. Six Democrats and six Republicans dissented. The panel also backed 26 to 9 instructions to chairman A Ullman to introduce legislation reflecting the new figures. If Rules clears, the measure could go to the House Monday or Tuesday.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
A. Ullman
D-Ore
Ullman
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