Recession Recovery Slows as Inflation Eases
Washington reports from UPI show the recession recovery decelerating in recent months while inflation cools. July consumer prices rise 0.4 to 0.6 percent monthly with no major upward trends besides food. Commerce data indicate profits growth slowed in spring quarter, possibly reducing future job opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Curry Washington
UPI
Commerce Department
Labor Department
Treasury Department
Sartre proves health with ravioli in Capri visit
In Capri Sartre denies illness reports and shows reporters his ravioli dinner to prove he is well. In Madrid King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia visit the nuclear carrier Nimitz, a first for a Spanish king and the ship being called on by a foreign head of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capri
Italy
UPI
Jean Paul Sartre
Sartre
Madrid
Spain
Juan Carlos
Sophia
Nimitz
U.S
Cifra
Blazes Likely Set by Youths Amid Heat Wave
Fire officials report several recent grass fires likely started by bored youths amid hot, dry weather. Bill Threet notes arson possibility for multiple blazes including sites on Jasmine, Parker, and Park Blvd Jupiter Rd near a 7-11, with a third fire under investigation. Firefighters also handled a grease fire, a bomb scare scene standby, and two ambulance runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Threet
Park Blvd
Jupiter Rd
Crime Offense Rates Rise in Plano July
FBI figures show Plano crime declined 1.45 percent from June but rose 30.12 percent from July last year. Burglary and auto theft increased, with auto theft up 200 percent to six cases. thefts up 1 percent and burglary up 11 percent. Police report most burglaries occurred at homes with unlocked entry points and 37 percent of property stolen in July recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plano
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Delegates Return From GOP Meet
Texas delegates left the Republican National Convention with mixed feelings about the ticket after a week of Reagan disappointment. Ray Barnhart of Pasadena praised the process despite reservations about backing the nominees, stressing support only if they commit to the party platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew A. Yemma
Kansas City
UPI
Texas
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Ford
Ray Barnhart
Pasadena
Barnhart
Plano Police Arrests and Calls Report
Plano police made six arrests on Wednesday including three on Plano warrants, one on a Collin County burglary warrant, one for disorderly conduct and one for criminal trespass and assault from a family disturbance. Officers answered 68 calls for assistance and investigated three motor vehicle burglaries, one residential burglary, two thefts and took a report of one criminal mischief case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plano
Collin County
Plano High School grads return as teachers at district
Seven former Plano High School students have been hired as teachers by the Plano Independent School District for the new school year. The grads, all under 25, return to a growing district where they know many staff members and strive to connect with students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Robinson
Plano High School
Wilson Middle School
Plano
Mike Newman
Terri Anderson
Plano Independent School District
PHS
Doug Damewood
James Thomas
Don Levinski
North Texas State University
Plancette
University of Texas
Vines High School
Wilson
Thomas
Mrs. Robinson
Damewood
Doodie
James
Levinski
North Texas
Vines High
Wildcat
Also Mentioned on This Page
Atlantic Richfield
Dallas North
L.E. Renard
Parker
Pam Troboy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!