Austerity roils Claridge's in strike at posh London hotel
The Spirit of Dunkirk mood grips Claridge's as a 120-strong strike by kitchen and service staff curtails meals and services. Guests help with small acts of aid while management warns of tighter operations. Union claims manager fired for union activity. chartered figures vow solidarity across Savoy chain hotels.
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London
Dunkirk
Claridge's
Claridge’s
Times of London
Derelief
Michael Bentley
Bentley
Savoy Group
Richard Elvidge
General Municipal Workers’ Union
The
Savoy
Connaught
Berkele
Edge’s
Mayfair
Gold tooth crowns Doberman Max in Carmel tale
Max the Doberman in Carmel receives a canine dental makeover after a rock fracture. Veterinary and family dentist Dr Ralph Walls perform a 90 minute root canal and crown fitting, with a second try before a gold tooth is finally set. Owners Sandy and Tom Litteral describe the dog as expensive in chew toys and proud of his new grin.
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Carmel
Ind
Max
Sandy
Tom
Gales aggravate flooding problems near Grand Forks
45 mph winds and rain snow worsen Red River flood fight as military units evacuate about 60 farm families north of Grand Forks North Dakota. Air Force mobile post and buses assist, Coast Guard and National Guard provide boats. Water levels stabilize at Grand Forks East Grand Forks as snow and wind reduce.
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Grand Forks
East Grand Forks
Minn
Louis Murray
Mike Vorachek
Vorachek
Forth Dakota
Red River
Minto
and Forks
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