AT&T, CWA reach $3 billion wage pact avert nationwide strike
Americar Telephone and Telegraph and the two largest unions reached a tentative three year contract worth about 3 billion dollars. The agreement covers roughly 725,000 Bell System workers to prevent a midnight coast to coast strike. Details remain pending local ratification while talks continue on local issues. The union and Bell officials praised the deal saying it protects wages benefits and pensions and will help the public.
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Impeachment Debate Looms as Campaign Reforms Move Forward
Morning coastal clouds give way to sun as temperatures reach the 70s. In Washington, sweeping campaign reform advances to the House may be the last major action before Nixon impeachment debates. Oregon Penitentiary inmates raise funds for a family of abductees.
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Nixon Callup of Aides Sparks Impeachment Crisis Talk
Top aides and speechwriters arrived at Camp David after a day with Nixon to discuss a potential turning point in the impeachment crisis. White House officials cautioned against speculation while outlining possible paths including national appeal, temporary sidestep, or resignation.
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Warren
Washington
Italy train bombing kills 12 injures 48 near Bologna
A terrorist time bomb and fire ripped through the Home Munich express early Sunday near San Benedetto Val di Sambro. Twelve died and 48 were injured, including two Americans. Police and firefighters manned the wreckage as Emilio Santido led the terrorism probe. President Leone vowed a strong government response.
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Death by own action ends Texas prison siege
In Huntsville Texas authorities ruled that inmate Carrasco known as The Godfather and fellow convict Dominguez died by their own action after an 11 day hostage siege at the Texas State Penitentiary. Two hostages were killed and one survivor described the deadly shootout during a 25 second barrage. Hostages Julia Standley and Elizabeth Beseda were wounded. Governor Dolph Briscoe ordered an investigation into the event.
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Buster” Beseda
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Refugees recount Turkish atrocities in occupied Cyprus
Greek Cypriot refugees arriving in Nicosia describe killings rape and torture by Turkish troops after the July invasion near Kyrenia. A farmer named Christos Drakos said his group was captured, beaten, and his wife and son were shot before a Turkish officer spared him and ordered the execution of another captive. Turkish authorities deny reports of such abuses.
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Insurance costs vary widely for similar coverages
The article notes that life and other insurance policies can differ 200 to 300 percent for the same coverage across companies. It highlights that lower-cost firms are often financially stronger and that term insurance can offer substantial savings. It also discusses how premiums may not reflect long term costs and the impact of dividends and policy features.
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