Rail clerks postpone nationwide strike to July 21
The Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks agreed to delay a threatened nationwide rail strike to July 21 after all night negotiations with federal mediator W J Usery Jr and industry representatives. The union backed a 30 day postponement at dawn after talks that shifted positions on wages cost of living adjustments job security and exemptions.
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Washington
Railway Clerks Union
W.J. Usery Jr
Ford Administration
Dennis
Park & Rec weighs log chipping plant feasibility in Austin
Austin Park and Recreation Board discussed converting Dutch Elm Diseased logs into chips via a local recycled plant with state funds of 1.5 million available, about 800 thousand for log recycling, aiming for a 100 thousand dollar operation matched by city and county funds. Auer noted chips worth 16 dollars per ton and potential saw mill use. a feasibility meeting and further actions were planned.
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Mower County
Austin Park and Recreation Board
Robert Auer
Jon Wefald
Auer
Austin
Parks and Forestry
Robert Schaub
Schaub
Park and Rec
Weis
Historic mill in Faribault destroyed by fire
Fire destroyed most of the HH King Flour Mill in Faribault with an estimated damage of 200000. The blaze began around 5 30 p m on the eighth floor of the 10 story building. Three firemen were injured and about 50 firefighters from nearby towns fought the flames.
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Faribault, Minn
HH. King
Faribault
Charles Roedrick
Rice County Hospital
Opening Night Brings Pageant Wins for Mankato and Stillwater
Nancy Lemm representing Mankato wins talent honors with a dance performance in the Miss Minnesota Pageant opening at Austin High School. Sheri Ann Fouks of Stillwater takes swimsuit award as about 24 contestants compete in talent and evening wear.
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Fouks
Nancy
Mankato State College
Mankato
St. Cloud State College
Stillwater
Miss Stillwater
Austin High School
Paul Mauriat
University of Minnesota
Lake Crystal High School
Sheri Ann Fouks
Stillwater High School
St. Cloud College
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Pam
Sheila
Jayne Carr
al Madison
Frank Osser
Robyn Sellers
Mike Horan
Elaine Lewison
Mike Howells
Merriam Gleason
Jack Tedrow
John O'Rourke
Austin
Miss Minnesota
Slain CIA-linked mob figure Sam Giancana found in Oak Park
Sam Giancana, a reputed Chicago crime syndicate leader tied to alleged CIA plots against Fidel Castro, was found shot to death in his Oak Park home. Police say six .22 shell casings were found, cash on the body, and investigators note signs of a professional hit, though weapon caliber raises questions. The FBI joined local investigators as caretaker Joseph DiPersio recalled seeing Giancana alive at 10:30 p.m.
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Oak Park, Ill
Sam Giancana
Chicago
Fidel Castro
Giancana
Oak Park
Wilbur Reichert
Reichert
Joseph DiPersio
DiPersio
FBI
House energy bill advances with bipartisan critique and Senate wait
The House passed a diluted energy bill omitting gasoline tax hikes and awaiting Senate action. Key author Rep. Al Ullman defends it as a foundation for a national policy while opponents call it nonpolicy and weak. Senate hearings unlikely before mid July. final version could reach President Ford later.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Ford
al Ullman
D-Ore
Ways and Means Committee
House
Sam Gibbons
D-Fla
Common Cause
Ullman
For Sale 1966 Ford Two-Door in Clean Condition
Used car ad notes a 1966 Ford two door in good running condition with no rust. May be seen or call at XRNX-XEXE. Ad ran for three of six scheduled days before cancellation. Payment due only for the times the ad ran.
Connie Sillerud to represent North Central Minnesota at State Fair
Connie Sillerud an 18 year old from Pelican Rapids will represent 10 north central Minnesota counties in the Princess Kay of the Milky Way contest at the 1975 Minnesota State Fair.
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Fergus Falls
Minn
Connie Sillerud
Pelican Rapids
Minnesota
Ford proposes prison terms for violent federal crimes
President Ford will urge Congress to pass mandatory sentences for violent federal offenders and a 76 million dollar program to compensate crime victims. The crime message was sent to the House and Senate on Thursday and signals a broad federal approach to crime control.
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Washington
Ford
Congress
House
Lenate
Better deal for home buyers under new real estate act
Beginning today home buyers are entitled to advance notice and an explanation of closing costs under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. Lenders must provide buyers at least a 12 day ahead estimate of fees and charges, though final decisions remain the buyer’s responsibility.
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Washington
FDA proposes tests to ensure generics match brands
The FDA wants new testing rules so generic drugs prove equal effectiveness to brand-name versions. The plan could save Medicare and Medicaid about 89 million dollars annually and reduce costs for privately insured patients as well.
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Washington
The
Food and Drug Administration
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