Blast and blaze rip Chicago building in Loop
An explosion shattered a 20 story Loop office building in Chicago before rush hour, triggering a blaze and about 2 million dollars in damage. Windows shattered in nearby structures including the Sears Tower. At least 10 people were hurt, eight being firefighters, as the Fashion Trades Building forced Cook County officials to relocate Public Aid staff from 11 floors.
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Chicago
UPR
Sears
Fashion Trades
Cook County
Cook County Department of Public Aid
Coffee price row at Treasury cafeteria ends with nickel cup
Marriott Corp operating the Treasury cafeteria rolled back a 16 cent price after an IRS investigation. The price drop to a nickel was agreed to to refund the overcharge, with further changes expected as management adjusts.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Marriott Corp
Cost of Living Council
Internal Revenue Service
J. Willard Marriott
Mel Keller
Marriott
Lax
Nixon Skips Press On San Diego Freeway Rides
President Nixon again evaded reporters by riding in an unmarked Lincoln on I 5 to Red Beach near Camp Pendleton. Secret Service agents or Nixon associate C G Rebozo drove the car while a pool of reporters followed at a distance. White House aides blocked timely newsman access amid growing tensions over coverage.
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San Diego
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San Clemente White House
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Florida
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Reboza
Rebozo
Oceanside
Los Angeles
Red Beach
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Camp Pendleton
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White House
Dowry prices rise as farm animals fetch high sums
In La Mesa Homer D. Watson laments the inflated cost of a barnyard dowry listing six cows two pigs a goat and a donkey for his daughter Janet’s marriage. Janet Watson Martin recalls hoping for a $30 cow but husband Brian Martin paid $125 for a calf as the dowry gift.
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LA Mesa
Homer D. Watson
Watson
Janet
Martin
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