Seattle to launch credit card bus rides on July first
Seattle Transit will allow riders to charge bus tickets to credit cards issued by a local bank starting July 1. Lyle F. Wilson, Transit Commission chairman, says Seattle will be the first major city to offer rides on credit.
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Atlanta Firefighters Strike Over Wages And Hours
About 500 of Atlanta's 728 firemen walked out in a wage and hours dispute. They rejected a plea by Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. to return to work as courts barred mass resignations. The city improvised fire coverage while police assisted. Union leaders cite pensions and reduced hours as core demands.
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Mayor Must Execute Contract Says Mattson
Atty. Gen. Robert Mattson ruled that Faribault mayor must sign an architectural contract approved by the city council for a new fire hall. The dispute arose after a first architect was discharged and a second hired. the mayor blocked signing the second contract awaiting a financial settlement with the first architect. Mattson said the mayor has no veto power and must execute council directives, and advised that a writ of mandamus could compel his duties.
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