Camping Dimes Start 1968 Outdoor Gear Boom Across U S
The 1968 camping season signals a massive growth in outdoor recreation as millions head outdoors in fully equipped trailers, spending billions on travel trailers and camping gear. Rand McNally lists over 12 thousand campgrounds in the U S and Canada with hundreds of thousands of sites for trailers. officials predict camping will be a top growing outdoor activity by 1980 and beyond, driven by vacation policies and urban sprawl. Aiming to help newcomers, tips compare low cost tent camping at about 50 to 75 dollars weekly versus trailer camping at 300 dollars weekly, advising renting before buying to test interest.
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U.S
Rand McNally
Canada
Prices Fall Off on Broad Front
New York stocks declined sharply across a broad front in active trading led by high priced glamour issues while blue chips also fell. Wall Street saw selling pressure after a mixed open, aided by overhang from speculation fears and despite some encouraging economic indicators. The United Press International marketwide indicator dropped 1.01 percent with 1,535 issues traded. The Dow Jones average fell about one point.
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New York
UPI
Wall Street
Muscs
United Press International
Dow-Jones
Britons Arrested in Moscow Leaflet Demonstration
Three young British tourists were arrested by Soviet secret police in Mayakovsky Square Moscow while handing out four page leaflets calling for freedom for Soviet political and religious prisoners. Police seized the trio and confiscated remaining leaflets as Muscovites gathered.
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KGB
Secret Police
Mayakovsky Square
Wark
London
Kremlin
At & Pmnt
Dartmouth valedictorian denounces war at graduation
James W. Newton magna cum laude psychology graduate from Glendale, Arizona, told about 6,000 at Dartmouth College commencement that the Vietnam War is colossal stupidity and urged peers to refuse service when drafted. He proposed moving to a freer country, suggesting Canada, while white armbands appeared on some graduates.
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Canada
Livestock Market Report From Los Angeles
Feeder and slaughter cattle activity mixed with tight demand, prices steady to lower. Slaughter steers range 700 to 1250 pounds with end-of-week quotes around 26.85 to 28.00 per cwt for selected weights. calf and feeder runs show 22.00 to 28.00 for various classes, with modest volumes and focus on delivery windows within a few weeks.
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Los Angeles
Iran
Baer Ea Rif Elfers
Weloht Nolnt Equivalen
Third Brain Operation for Rodgers in Los Angeles
Jimmie Rodgers the singer undergoes a third brain operation at Vincent's Hospital to replace skull bone removed earlier to relieve brain pressure from a skull fracture. He is 34 and was hurt last December after a party incident. Police report a fall may have caused his injuries. Rodgers alleges police manhandled him and has sued for 17 million dollars in damages.
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Los Angeles
Jimmie Rodgers
Vincent's Hospital
Rodgers
San Diego
Markets as a Glance in New York Trading Day
Market activity showed a mixed session with overall lower demand in grains and soybeans. Reports mention cotton and other commodities fluctuating, with some prices listed in uncertain figures and names of traders appearing amid the chaotic OCR text.
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New York
API
Cotten
Fehr
Vidal
Rene
Winharste
Grain Market Fluctuations Weigh on Chicago Prices
Grain markets in Chicago show mixed results with soybeans and corn down slightly while wheat and oats hold. Reports cite government acreage cuts and harvest prospects affecting prices, with weekly trading activity from the Board of Trade showing gains and losses across wheat corn soybeans and related products.
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Chicago
Chicapa Board of
Ueber Cent Union
Nedor
Coal & Bust
Hiner
Wera
Uae
Cash Grain
Camm
American Stock Exchange Continued from Page C A
The brief item notes continued coverage of the American Stock Exchange from Page C A, signaling ongoing reporting on market activity, listings, and trading developments likely affecting investors and exchange dynamics.
Quakes Hit Genoa Riviera In Italy
Three light earthquakes struck Genoa and the Italian Riviera with initial reports noting casualties or damage. About 11 families fled to streets before returning home as lamps swung, the shocks measured on the Mercalli scale by the Chia Var Observatory. The third quake centered 150 miles east of Genoa set fires on Mercalli readings. no injuries reported.
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Italy
UPI
Riviera
Oneland
Vorlons
Chiavari Observatory
Here
Sicily
Sabotage Cuts Thirteen Thousand Phone Cables in Illinois
The Ili nois Bell Telephone Co reports the worst sabotage yet in a rash of cable cutting incidents. Cables were cut near Waukegan Gurnee and Zion affecting about 3000 telephone lines. Some cuts disrupted ship-to-shore channels.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Defense Profiteering Charged in Pentagon Contracts
Economist Murray Weidenbaum told a Senate subcommittee that defense contracts handed to noncompetitive bidders produced excessive profits. He cited $2 billion spent last year on such contracts and urged broader use of competitive bidding to strengthen both national security and free enterprise.
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UPI
Congress
Murray Weidenbaum
Washington University
St. Louis
Pentagon
Weidenbaum
Senate
Pantitrust
Defense
Clark M. Clifford
Three Escape from Presidio Army Stockade Widen Manhunt
Military authorities and San Francisco police sought three prisoners who escaped the 6th Army stockade at the Presidio, where they were serving sentences or awaiting trial on desertion or absence without leave charges. A fourth participant, Thomas C. Helige, was recaptured about 90 minutes later. At large were Bobby J. Hoge, James T. Deaver, and Ronalks W. Rankin after overpowering a guard.
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UPS
6Th Army
Tthe Presidio
Thomas C. Helige
Bobby J. Hoge
James T. Deaver
Ronalks W. Rankin
Plane Found in Sea Off Wexford Coast After Viscount Crash
Irish officials reported locating aircraft wreckage at sea seven miles from County Wexford. The find is linked to the Aer Lingus Viscount airliner that crashed on March 24 with 61 fatalities.
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Dublin
API
County Wexford
Citrus Market Prices Report From Los Angeles
AP summary reports on fresh fruit pricing with fluctuating citrus quotes. Oranges show mixed bids across varieties including Valencia and navel categories, with several price ranges and unit anecdotes. Grapefruit and lemons appear with assorted grades and regional references. Sunkist figures cited for first and second grades amid market activity notes.
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