Postal workers get large raises beyond Pay Board rules
White collar Postal Service managers and many unionized staff received $1,000 yearly raises after the freeze ended November 14, with most salaries rising from 8,000 to 14,000. The raises exceed the Pay Board 5.5 percent guideline, and officials said no action is planned. Public notice was limited and no announcement was made.
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Washington
of Living Council
The
Postal Service
Cost of Living Council
Congress
Rainey to head Arbuckle Area Council Boy Scouts
Dr. Bill G. Rainey of Tishomingo will be installed as president of the Arbuckle Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America at the Lake Murray Lodge ceremony following his election at the Dec 14 meeting at Goddard Youth Camp. Ada residents populate the council board and advisory roles as Eagle ranks and camping participation rise in 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill G. Rainey
Tishomingo
East Central
Arbuckle Area
Dr. Rainey
Council
Goddard
Lake of the Arbuckles
Lake Murray Lodge
Boy Scout
Camp Simpson
Secret Service to guard presidential candidates early
Washington AP reports Secret Service agents will begin guarding presidential candidates early next month with eight of the 1972 entrants expected to receive federal protection. A panel will meet Thursday to decide major candidates based on national polls and other criteria, aiming to cover by February 1 or 7 before the March 7 New Hampshire primary. Senator Mike Mansfield and Senator Hugh Scott lead the panel, with House Speaker Carl Albert and Gerald Ford among themembers. George McGovern is cited as a likely example of a candidate near the bottom of polls but still under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secret Service
Commission
Mike Mansfield
Dmont
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
House
Carl Albert
Gerald R. Ford
Thomas Kuchel
California
New Hampshire
George McGovern
South Dakota
History Against Highway Vote in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Governor David Hall seeks a $250 million highway bond, challenging a history where Oklahomans have rejected long-term road financing in 1919 and 1965. If approved, Hall cements a major road program and political strength. if defeated, his prestige and re-election prospects suffer, similar to former governor Edmondson’s loss of power after failed initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
David Hall
Oklahoma
J. Howard Edmondson
Edmondson
Retail Committee Elects Officers For Coming Year
The Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee met on Thursday to elect new officers for 1972 and discuss a new program. Larry Marcks of Montgomery Ward was named chairman and Larry Floyd of Clothes Corner was named co chair. Promotions for 1972 will be announced in February. A 2 day promotion will run for George Washington's Birthday on February 21 and 22.
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Retail Committee of
Chamber of Commerce
Larry Marcks
Montgomery Ward
George Washington
Agreement May Solve Canadas Air Strike
Ottawa AP negotiators reached a wage settlement that could end Canada’s air strike if ratified by 1,600 air traffic controllers. The 27 month contract offers a 17 percent pay raise and a 2 hour weekly cut from 36 to 34. Controllers vote Tuesday and union leaders say terms were won after tough bargaining under threat of government intervention. The six day walkout halted most commercial air traffic, costing airlines millions daily.
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Ottawa
Canada
Michael Bolger
Canadian Air Traffic Control Association
Campbell
Substan
Bolger
Canadian Airlines
Noel Hall
Murray State Judging Team Wins Honors
Murray State College livestock judging team placed second at the National Western Livestock Judging Contests in Denver with five team members, winning first in sheep and placing high across swine horses and beef while representing nine states. Orville Cottrell, a Wynnewood freshman, finished second overall with top-five finishes in beef horses sheep and swine. Danny Glover of Marlow claimed fourth overall after winning first in horses and fourth in beef.
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Murray State College
Denver
Murray
Oklahoma
Colorado
Texas
New Mexico
Kansas
Minnesota
California
Missouri
Wyoming
Orville Cottrell
Cottrell
Wynnewood
Danny Glover
Marlow
Glover
Heef
Plan Splits Oklahoma County Into Three Congressional Districts
Oklahoma City report notes a House Senate conference committee will study a three way split of Oklahoma County to avoid placing Rep Tom Steed in new territory. The plan could align Oklahoma City districts with the Panhandle and prompts debates on road bonds and education accountability measures. Gov Hall pushes $250 million road bond with a priority bill on state road projects. Committees and votes loom as lawmakers tackle school accountability and transport reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
House-Senate
Oklahoma County
U.S
Tom Steed
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Panhandle
David Hall
Roads and Highways Committee
House
State Board of Education
Tom Bamberger
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Hannah Atkins
IBM The Target In Suit Filed By Tulsa Firm
Tulsa based Telex Corp has filed an antitrust action and $875 million damage suit against IBM in federal court. Telex seeks to break up IBM, claiming monopoly over the electronic data processing industry. Telex manufactures peripheral equipment for computers and argues IBM dominates EDP hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
International Business Machines
Telex Corp
IBM
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Postal
Legislative Branch
Federal
Pay Board
New Boy Scout Council
Casper Duffer
Jack Haraway
Ralph Smith
Bill Galegar
Leland Keel
Ada
Jim Cook
Harry Miller
Arbuckle
Martin Clark, Luke Dodds
James Thompson
Roger Gray
Ardmore
Buster Robb
Wallace Johnson
Maysville
Charles Finney
Arbuckle Council
Hall
Larry Floyd
Clothes Corner
Cochairman
J.R
Dick) Campbell
B. M
Mack” Welch
LUS
Murray State
Hamilton
Bulova
Gem Jewelers
W. Main
Turkey
Oklahoma State Bank
Okanome State
F.D.I.C
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