Pentagon Probes Pattern Of Corruption In PXs
A Senate subcommittee and the Defense Department probe allegations of kickbacks by civilian vendors seeking favorable treatment from Guam Navy liquor fund managers. Hearings will examine the Post Exchange PX system and related locker funds across Southeast Asia as officials cite a widening scope of possible corruption and large assets despite small profits.
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Pentagon
Pxs
Washington
Senate
Defense Department
Guam
U.S
Southeast Asia
Post Exchange
Edward J. Gurney
R-Fla
Associated Press
Gurney
Vietnam
Rail union agreements dim nationwide rail strike threat
Washington AP A labor department disclosure shows the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks reached a weekend agreement with railroads after an all night session led by W J Usery Jr The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Workers and the Hotel and Restaurant Employes Union had already agreed on Feb 4 Together they represent about 63 000 workers while the clerks union has about 180 000 members The UTU of about 90 000 workers has not pledged a strike despite March 1 deadlines Congress ended a prior strike ban on Dec 10, with ban set to expire March 1
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Washington
Labor Department
Brotherhood of Railway and
Airline Clerks
W. J. Usery Jr
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Workers
Hotel and Restaurant Employes Union
Clerks
James D. Hodgson
United Transportation Union
UTU
Congress
New Textile Tech Shapes 1971 Men’s Fashion Trends
Lionel Smith of Manning Owen's cites knit fabrics and tailored suits as the key menswear advance for 1971. He spoke at the 56th Annual Convention of Menswear Retailers of America, confirming the nationwide shift in style.
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Philadelphia
Lionel (Smitty) Smith
Manning Owen
Aiken
Smith
Menswear Retailers of America
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