Leading indicators signal possible July economy slowdown
Washington AP reports a 0.7 percent July drop in the leading indicators index, the first decline since January, amid weaker factory orders and other data suggesting slower growth. Commerce data show a 3.8 percent July fall in new orders, while wages rose 2.1 percent in Q2 but consumer prices rose 2.9 percent.
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Carter
U.S
Labor Department
Ambassadors Son Kidnapped and Killed in Mexico City
In Mexico City the son of Mexico's ambassador to the United States, Hugo Margain, was found slain after a kidnapping led by a four man and a woman unit. A ransom of 2 million dollars was demanded by the 23rd of September Communist League. Margain, 35, and an American friend, Justin Evans, were shot during the ambush as bodyguards attempted to intervene. A hospital said one bodyguard was wounded and a suspect was injured before escaping. The league named the attack and cited the proletariat struggle as motive.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Hugo Margain Charles
Margain
Institute of Philosophy
University of Mexico
Justin Evans
Hugo B. Margain
Britain
Pickets rally outside West Frankfort CIPS office over June September rate hike
More than 50 demonstrators picketed the CIPS office at 805 S. Logan St protesting a 25 percent rate increase for June through September. West Frankfort Police were asked to ensure access remained open as Mayor Woolard and organizer Janet Filkins urged customers to press ICC action. Officials planned to continue the protest through the day with future attendance linked to political action.
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Illinois Public Service Co
CIPS
West Frankfort
S. Logan St
West
Lambifn
Janet Filkins
California's Brown signs tax cut in landmark move
Gov. Edmund Brown Jr signed a bill cutting state income taxes by about 168 for the average California family of four with a 20000 income and adding at least 75 for individuals or 150 for couples. The measure, financed from a 5 billion budget surplus, also indexes brackets to inflation and promises up to 375 in extra cuts for seniors, renters and homeowners.
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Sacramento
Calif
Edmund Brown Jr
California
Brown
Hiccups solved by SIUC researcher’s hormone treatment
Floyd Cunningham of Carbondale endured hiccups for years from 1972 until SIUC physician Terrence Anthoney began hormone therapy in late 1977. Since November 12, 1977 his hiccups have dropped to 10 to 20 daily, with Cunningham keeping records linking periods of meals to episodes. The doctor notes Osborne of Anthon, Iowa, with 56 years of hiccups, is also treated with hormones, while acknowledging limits in knowledge about the condition. He suspects hiccups may precede vomiting in evolutionary terms.
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DeMaris Berry
Southern Illinoisan
Floyd Cunningham
Carbondale
Cunningham
Jeff Jungers
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale School of Medicine
Terence Anthoney
SIUC
Anthoney
Jungers
Floyd
Anthony
Gham
Charles Osborne
Anthon
Iowa
Osborne
Weather Outlook and Local Politics Briefs
The National Weather Service forecasts fair and cool conditions tonight with low 50s to 60s and a warm Friday reaching the low to mid 80s. Weekend plans include possible thunder in the forecast, with cooler conditions returning Sunday and Monday. Former Mayor Blaney Miller of Carbondale seeks a City Council seat. An editorial notes inflation as a key election issue and cites Senator Carter’s political standing. The Sidney Nebraska snow job comment and candidates including Michael Bakalis are discussed.
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National Weather Service
Haughton Aims for Fourth Hambletonian Title
The sports page highlights veteran driver Bill Haughton chasing a record fourth Hambletonian win. Also noted is Andre Herrera facing a tough decision about his pro football future as he ponders next steps.
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Bill Haughton
Andre Herrera
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