Wandering around Waving still lives
In this lighthearted column, Linn Brown muses on airport gate waves as jets depart, recalling past waves from trains and cars, noting nostalgia for public goodwill and the oddity of modern commuters who still wave as Oakland International and PSA Flight 342 to LA evoke memories of shared moments and small rituals.
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Linn Brown
Neca
Oakland International
Amsterdam
PSA
Freano
Maker
Aunt Jane
Jane
United Press
Rhonda Sue Silverstein Arrives at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Diana Ross and husband Robert Silverstein welcomed their precocious daughter Rhonda Sue, who arrived Saturday at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Hollywood. Rosa, lead singer with the Supremes, is mentioned in connection to the family.
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Diana Ross
Robert Silverstein
Rhonda Sue
Anne
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Hollywood
Misa Rosa
The
Supremes
Irish soldier recounts IRA death sentence in Belfast
Pvt. Thomas Moore, 17, told British Intelligence after being abducted by IRA in Belfast that he was sentenced to death and later reprieved under a deal. He warned that the IRA would execute any future captured British soldiers and urged actions by Lt Gen. Harry Tuzo. Additional reinforcements raised troops in Northern Ireland amid ongoing clashes and security measures.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
UPI
Thomas Moore
Irish Republican Army
IRA
Royal Irish Rangers
IRA Runepen
Moore
Lower Falls
Hensmen
Harry Tuzo
Labor donations pass $1 million in governor races
Labor movement affiliates donated over $1 million to governor races across 27 states last year according to Amer icans for Constitutional Action ACA. The study identifies 38 recipients with 19 winners mainly Democrats and 14 losers. The largest beneficiary was Ohio Governor John J Gilligan who drew 217112 from labor allies.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Movement
Americans For Constitutional Action
ACA
House
Senate
John J. Gilligan
Ohio
Roger Cloud
Gavs
Patrick J. Lucey
Wisconsin
Milton J.shapp
Pennsylvania
Marvin Mandel
Maryland
Kenneth M. Curtis
Maine
Hurricane Bath moves away from New England toward Atlantic shores
Hurricane Bath, strengthening, drifts northeast off the U S coast toward Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Small craft warnings stretch from New Jersey to Eastport Maine as surf batters the coast. Center 225 miles east of Nantucket at noon. winds near 66 mph. gale force winds extend 200 miles east and 10 miles west. Shipping lanes remain clear. Coast Guard reports no vessels in distress. Seas up to 22 feet as patrols continue.
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Nantucket
Mass
UPI
New England
Sumiay
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Marasqkam
N.J
Eastport
Hce
National Weather Service
Canada
Beth
Coast Guard
Nixon move labeled madness by McGovern on tax plan
McGovern called Nixon's new economic move madness while supporters and opponents weighed its impact on excise tax and wage price controls. AFL-CIO and Teamsters responses varied as Proxmire praised action and Mansfield urged earlier steps, with Javits deeming the plan bold and welcome.
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James Roche
Afl-Cio
Teamsters Brotherhood
Nixon
George Meany
Meany
Teamster
Frank EB. Fitsimmons
Nixon imposes 90 day wage price rent freeze
The administration announced a 90 day freeze on all wages prices and rents with potential extension. The Cost of Living Council will guide steps toward reducing inflation while voluntary compliance is urged. Major wage hikes will be blocked and farm prices spared as Treasury officials seek to stabilize the dollar and restart free markets.
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Afl-Cio
Nixon
William Proxmire
DWI
Covhal
Joint Economic Committee
Proxmire
Congress
Cost of Living Council
White House
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Camp David
Connally
Texas
Treasury
U.S
Paul A. Volcker
the Treasury
London
America
Volcker
International Monetary Fund
United States
Washington
Aod
TE Centress
Jess
Nixon Wage and Price Freeze Takes Hold
Washington reports President Nixon's wage and price freeze effective immediately through November 12, with pay raises blocked and most prices held steady. The plan lowers car prices, shifts import costs, and cuts income taxes starting January 1, impacting households and the broader economy.
Niles Flea Market Date Change Announced
Fremont reports the Sixth Annual Niles Flea Market will be held August 2 instead of August 22. Sponsored by the Niles Merchants Association, the event aims to raise funds for restoration of historic sites in the Niles district. A record crowd of more than 40,000 is expected on Niles Boulevard.
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Fremont
Niles
Niles Merchars Asso
Ciation
Niles Boutevard
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Mansfield
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D-Tex
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