GM second quarter profits dip by nearly 100 million
General Motors reports a second quarter earnings drop to 546.0 million from 638.5 million a year earlier. Despite lower sales and higher costs, GM maintains an optimistic outlook for the auto industry and a strong six month sales figure of 5.501 billion.
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Clarke County Pre-School Enrolls 111 Children
Clarke County reports 111 youngsters enrolled in the Clarke County Pre-School program. Director Virginia Smith notes playful activities and creative expression, with aims to build speaking skills and self expression. The program runs through August 15 and parents are urged to obtain the Clarke County Handbook.
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Mugwump term in American politics erupts
Quick quiz notes that the Algonquian word mugwump has come to mean a person who bolts his party in U S politics. The term is used derisively and signals defection from party lines.
Soviet Union backs Thant for another term at U N
Moscow reports U Thant has Soviet backing for a new five year U N secretary-general term but he has not decided yet. Kosygin pressed for a decision while Thant weighs family plans and global duties. Thant aims to announce by early September and attends U N sessions starting September 20.
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Local Sheriff Reflects on Four Decades of Service
A longtime town lawman who has served as sheriff or constable since 1906 states that in all those years he never killed a man. He notes several were shot up badly but survived, reflecting on a long career in enforcing the law.
Winfield Scott Captures Mexico City in Mexican War
General Winfield Scott led U S forces to capture Mexico City ending major hostilities in the Mexican War. The campaign cemented U S ascendancy and established Scott as a leading military figure.
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