Rubber workers strike hits Big Four after Firestone bid
United Rubber Workers walkout spreads nationwide totaling about 60,000 of 190,000 members as Firestone offers an unlimited cost-of-living adjustment. URW president Peter Bommarito says the $1.15 three year wage rise, with 60 cents first year, fails to cover 1976 cost of living needs.
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Cleveland
United Rubber Workers
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
B.F. Goodrich Co
Uniroyal Inc
URW
Peter Bommarito
URW International
Firestone
Butz Trip To Cost 112000 For Air Force Travel
Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz leads a 14 member government delegation and nine wives on a globe spanning trip funded by an estimated 112000 for Air Force jet usage. Reporters accompany the group and will pay their own meals lodging and ground transport, while wives ride free but cover nontravel bills. Butz plans meetings and speeches abroad to promote U S farm products and free trade.
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Washington
Agriculture
Earl Butz
Agriculture Department
Butz
Wallace Sees Good Showing in Pennsylvania Primary
George Wallace says he expects a good showing in Pennsylvania despite a modest campaign. He admits weak overall performance but asserts the campaign remains viable and solvent. Henry Jackson and Jimmy Carter spoke at fund raisers in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh forecasting victory.
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Pennsylvania
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Pittsburgh
Washington
Henry Jackson
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Jackson
Philadelphia
Carter
Roving youths attack cars in Boston Roxbury violence
About 100 black youths roved Roxbury at night and stoned cars driven by white residents. Richard Poiet, 34, a white auto mechanic, was dragged from his car and severely beaten. he remained unconscious and on the danger list after brain surgery. One source warned his outlook was grim.
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Boston
Richard Poieet
Roxbury
Prime Minister Misses Party at Queen Elizabeth Birthday Ball
London AP report notes Prime Minister James Callaghan skipped the Queen's 50th birthday ball. Critics say avoiding the glamour could aid his push for austerity with unions. Some papers cite teetotal beliefs or dislike of late parties as reasons for his absence.
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London
James Callaghan
Queen Elizabeth
Curfew Imposed by Israeli Troops in Tulkarm Again
Israeli troops extend a curfew on the Arab town of Tulkarm for a second day amid protests against occupation in the West Bank. Mayor Hilmi Hannan says demonstrations will persist while troops stay and settlements expand. Arab students clash with soldiers as merchants close shops for a business strike. The West Bank remains mostly quiet after a day of sporadic rioting.
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Jerusalem
Tulkarm
Israel
Jordan
West Bank
Hilmi Hannan
Nablus
Freak Accident Kills Woman in North Augusta
Debra Lynn Brigham, 20, of 2014 Pennsylvania Ave in Augusta, died when a window fell on her as she crawled through it. The death near North Augusta was ruled accidental by Aiken County Coroner James Gregory. Manny Brooks led the investigation for the sheriff's department.
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North Augusta
Debra Lynn Brigham
Pennsylvania Ave
Augusta
Aiken County
Katie Peeples Visits Judge Peeples In Court Pulpit
Aiken reports six year old Katie Peeples visiting Judge Rodney Peeples in the courthouse. Her trip to meet court staff amused her more than the formal bench setting. Registration for first grade in Aiken County schools takes place today and tomorrow for children six by November 1, 1976. An accompanying adult is required along with a birth certificate and South Carolina Immunization Health Card.
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Katie Peeples
Aiken
Rodney Peeples
Katie
Aiken County
Dry Spell Hurts Aiken County Crops The Snake Rain Signus
DERBY WENDEL reports dry weather in Aiken County harms crops as farmers cope with a fourth week without rain. Jim Evans warns moisture is critical for corn soybeans and peanuts while a few showers last led to only .15 inch. Farmers urged deep soil watering and cautious lawn practices as forecasts show limited rain.
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Derby Wendel
Jim Evans
White Pond
Tom Scott
Aiken County
Evans
Inflation rate slows as prices dip in March
Washington reports March CPI up just two tenths with fuel and grocery costs dropping. Food and gas declines ease inflation, yielding the lowest three month rise since 1972, though annual gains remain modest due to slower wage growth and hours reductions.
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Washington
Labor Department
Ford Administration
Maynard Comiez
Commerce Department
Agriculture Department
Feldman argues nuclear power is safe and practical
Melvin J. Feldman, addressing the American Nuclear Society in Aiken, stressed that nuclear reactors cannot explode like bombs and that radioactivity does not imply danger. He warned public fear stems from misunderstanding and the complexity of the technology, calling for better public information through engineers.
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Feldman
Aiken
American Nuclear Society
ANS
Melvin J. Feldman
Aiken TEC referendum moves to May bond vote
The Aiken County Commission authorizes a May 25 referendum to approve 17 million dollars in TEC improvements. The panel unanimously finalizes an 8.9 million dollar appropriation to finance the referendum as Craig Musick signals readiness to grow and expand.
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Aiken Technical Education Center
TEC
Aiken County Board of Commissioners
Craig Musick
Aiken Counts Commission
County Seeks 3.3 Million FHA Loan for Valley Plant
Aiken County votes for a 3.3 million FHA loan for the Valley Wastewater project with a non-pledge liability clause. Four initial customers City of Aiken North Augusta Graniteville Co United Merchants would pay a proportionate debt share while the county remains not liable.
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Aiken County
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
Aiken County Public Service Authority
Board of Commissioners
Commission
Harold W Graybeal
Graybeal
Brooks
City of Aiken
North Augusta
Graniteville Co
United Merchants
Horse Creek
Public Service Authority
Envi
Ronmental Protection Agency
Aiken
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Williams Grocery and Grill
New Ellenton
Eddie Harrison Sr
South Boundary
Eric Higgs
BY Lin Smithwick
Valley Plant
John H. Williams
E Whitson Brooks
Treasury Department
Treasury
Willams
Sen
Michael L. Laughlin
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