Wholesale Costs Up Last Month
Washington AP reports the August wholesale price index rose three tenths of one percent, led by gains in industrial materials and metals while food prices fell less than expected. The overall increase was seven tenths of a percent seasonally adjusted, the highest in six months, with egg prices up over 23 percent and fruits and vegetables up six percent.
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Washington
Nixon
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Burea
Bingham May Have Fled to Canada
U S authorities suspect lawyer Stephen M. Bingham fled to Canada or Cuba to avoid five murder charges in San Quentin killings. A nationwide search was launched after a federal fugitive warrant and complaint for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. San Francisco AP reported Browning said Bingham may have been seen abroad and is not known to be in California.
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San Francisco
Stephen M. Bingham
Canada
Cuba
San Quentin Prison
U.S
James L. Browning
Browning
California
Bingham
Owen E. Woodruff Jr
Woodruff
Berlin four power pact signing postponed by ambassador illness
A U S spokesman said signing the Berlin four power agreement was delayed due to U S Ambassador Kenneth Rush being ordered to bed by a doctor. No illness details were released. Earlier reports questioned the German translation wording.
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Berlin
U.S
Kenneth Rush
Rush
United States
Floods Prompt Massive North Vietnamese Mobilization
North Vietnam reports thousands mobilized as floods wreak havoc along the Red and Thai Binh rivers. Premier Pham Van Dong vows full force to restore agriculture and transport, while noting no casualty figures yet and warning the water remains high with possible shifts.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
Hanoi Radio
Thai Binh
South Vietnam
Pham van Dong
Dong
Red River
Hanoi
U S Dollar Edges Down in European Markets
The dollar weakened against the West German mark and French franc as markets opened in Europe while staying steady against the yen in Tokyo. Frankfurt opened at 3,390 marks, down from 3,398.5, with guidance from Labor Day related costs. In Paris the dollar traded around 5.32 to 5.33 francs, after a peak of 5.35, a roughly 3.9 percent devaluation. In bank trading the official market fixed the rate at 5.5130 to 5.5140 francs.
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London
Tokyo
Frankfurt
United States
Paris
Star's Football Section Preview Highlights Local Teams
The Star publishes an annual 48 page football section with previews of all area high school teams. It includes team predictions records schedules and key players.
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Thieu Offers Step Down If Vote of Confidence Fails
President Thieu told a nationwide audience he will run as the sole candidate in the October 3 election but will resign if the people do not grant him a vote of confidence. He warned resignation could weaken the regime and invite Communist pressure.
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Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
Thieu
Nguyen van Huyen
Senate
Nguyen Cao Ky
Duong van Minh
U.S
Ellsworth Bunker
Huyen
Pro
Dunning Named Candidate for Clarke County Board
Clarke County Republicans nominate A R Pete Dunning Jr for supervisor in Greenway District. The seat was held by Edward B Lee for 36 years and is open as Lee does not seek reelection. Other candidates include Barbara White, independent, and P T McIntire, Democrat.
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Berryville
A. R
Pete) Dunning, Jr
Clarke County
Republicans
Greenway
Edward B. Lee
Lee
Barbara White
P. T. McIntire
Dunning
GOP
Commonwealth
Harold Hawkins
Edward McC. Williams
McC. Williams
Nader accuses gov of burying auto safety investigations
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader claims federal officials hid investigations into brake failures, window explosions, engine dislocations and fires across 1967 onward models. He cites GM and Ford examples including 1966 1969 Chevrolets and 1969 70 Oldsmobile Cutlass, estimating millions could be affected.
Final Scene of Tender Enduring Romance McCormack Vigil
Washington AP reports John McCormack keeps watch over his dying wife Harriet at Providence Hospital. The 87 year old, a Roman Catholic and longtime speaker, refuses nurses and maintains a simple vigil beside her, separated only by a door he had cut between rooms. He rose from humble beginnings in South Boston to 21 terms in Congress, cherishing their near 51 year marriage despite the looming loss.
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Harriet
John McCormack
Speaker
John William McCormack
Providence Hospital
McCormack
Jesus
Gethsemarie
Boston
Congress
Jotm. McCormack
Massachusetts
Harriet Joyce
Metropolitan Opera
Nader lists alleged auto safety defects and US inaction
A list of alleged automobile safety defects is presented by Ralph Nader, including 1966 to 1971 Chevrolet and Chrysler issues. He cites engine mounts, clutch cables, carburetors, dash panels, power brakes, exploding side windows, energy absorbing steering columns, wheel failures, and gasoline tank spillage as dangerous problems with limited government action or recalls.
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Washington
Ralph Nader
Chrysler Corp
Nader
Chrysler
General Motors
Douglas Toms
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Washington (Ap
Chevrolet
Vegas
Environmental Protection Agency
Ford Ltd
Oldsmobile
Weather notices and closing for Labor Day in Virginia
The forecast notes a high pressure ridge from New England bringing variable clouds and possible showers in the southwest Virginia region. Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Millers High Life Beer ads indicate a Labor Day closing on Monday September 6 and a misprint in price of a six pack of beer at Cornwell's Grocery.
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New England
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Millers High Life
Cornwell's Grocery
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