Mail May Move Again in Canada by Weekend
Ottawa AP says Canada may see mail service resume by weekend if striking postmen accept a 26 month contract. The deal, reached after a 31 hour bargaining session, proposes a 39 cent hourly raise in two steps retroactive to Aug 1, 1967, with ratification likely in several cities though some unions oppose.
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Canada
Ottawa
Vancouver
British Columbia
Toronto
Montreal
Halifax
London
Judge Denies Release Request of 113 Ohio Reservists
U S Judge Frank A Kaufman in Baltimore refused a petition by 113 Ohio Army Reservists seeking release from active duty. The court held the 1966 statute granting presidential call up power applies to men who enlisted before it took effect. The reservists based at Ft Meade were ordered to two years active duty starting May 13.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Frank A. Kaufman
U.S. District Court
Ft. Meade
Kaufman
1002Nd Supply and Service Company
Cleveland
Ali seeks court review of draft conviction
Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali asks the Supreme Court to overturn his five year prison sentence and $10000 fine for draft refusal. DOJ says he listed professional boxer on service forms, not minister. Bond was $5000. Also notes Kennedy staff closure, Rockefeller’s successor search, passport waivers, Mint coin sales, and Eisenhower’s comment after his father’s heart attack.
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Washington
Justice Department
Cassius Clay
Supreme Court
Muhammad Ali
Clay
REA Approves Loan to Co op for Glencoe MN
The Rural Electrification Administration approves a $162,000 loan to the McLeod Cooperative Power Association at Glencoe Minnesota to fund eight miles of distribution line 33 miles of new tieline 57 miles of line conversion and related facilities plus an addition and remodeling of the Glencoe headquarters enabling service to 250 new customers. Pesticide use note states nonchemical methods can finish the remaining insect population after chemical control.
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Minneapolis
Rural Electrification Administration
McLeod Cooperative Power Association
Glencoe
Minn
Minnesota
Eagleton Wins Democratic Nomination in Missouri Senate Race
Lt. Gov. Thomas F. Eagleton, 39, of St. Louis, defeats Sen. Ed Long for the Missouri Democratic senatorial nomination with 205,078 votes to 186,286. True Davis, a St. Joseph businessman and former ambassador, finishes third as the campaign focuses on ethics inquiries and political smears. James W. Symington wins the Democratic nomination in the 2nd district while Republican Hugh Scott offers opposition. The harness racing note explains the starter guides the race start.
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Larry Hall
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Thomas F. Eagleton
U.S
Edward V. Long
Missouri
True Davis
St. Joseph
Switzerland
Secretary of the Treasury
Eagleton
Long
Davis
Life Magazine
Senate
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Morris Shenker
Yer
Hoffa
Shenker
Senate Ethics Committee
Thomas C. Hennings
Cuit
Thomas B. Curtis
Webster Groves
Symington
James W. Symington
Stuart Symington
Hugh Scott
U S Says Retail Food Prices to Be 32 Percent Higher
The Department of Agriculture projects national retail food prices will rise about three percent this year from 1967 levels with food bought at home up around three percent and meals away from home up about five percent. Prices rise in fruits vegetables meats poultry eggs dairy products and soft drinks.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Fruit Pickers Plan Boycott of Grapes
Mexican American fruit pickers from California arrive in Minneapolis to organize a boycott of Guilmarra Vineyards grapes, seeking recognition for their union and a contract. Organizers Peter Cardenas and Macario Bustos, with help from the Minnesota Central Labor Union, plan talks with grocers and possible picketing and handbills if needed. The effort reflects the broader United Farm Workers Organizing Committee campaign affecting about 15,000 workers earning 1.75 dollars an hour.
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Minneapolis
California
Twin Cities
United Farm Workers Organizing Committee
UFWOC
Guilmarra Vineyards Corp
Peter Cardenas
Macario Bustos
San Joaquin Valley
Guilmarra
Cardenas
Bustos
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota Central Labor Union
Theatre Plans Low Cost Broadway Tickets
A new nonprofit Theatre 1969 Playwrights Repertory led by Edward Albee and Richard Barr will open Sept. 30 offering top Broadway seats at $5.50, signaling the lowest price on Broadway.
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New York
Theatre 1969 Playwrights Repertory
Edward Albee
Richard Barr
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Miami Beach
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
REA
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Lindsay Soft
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