Welfare and Strikes broadens tax funded aid to union action
A new book analyzes a 151 day Westinghouse United Electrical Workers strike in Lester Pennsylvania where public funds paid about 2.5 million to strikers and families. It cites 9 percent of normal wages in some benefits and argues welfare for strikers inflates union costs and public burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers Union of America
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Lester
Local 107
Wharton School of Finance and Commerce
University of Pennsylvania
Armand J. Thieblot Jr
College of Business Administration
University of Maryland
Ronald M. Cowin
Wharton School
General Electric
United Automobile Workers
General Motors
Michigan
Treasury
Congress
Quotes and maxims from leaders and poets
A collection of aphorisms from figures such as Woodrow Wilson Henry Ward Beecher William Cowper and Henry Ford. The lines cover governance patience faith learning youth and love with God and humanity as central themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Letters To The Editor On Vietnam Bombing
J.R. McAfee urges readers to cry out against US bombing in Vietnam as inhumane and wasteful. He argues cease fire limits and DMZ facts show South and North Vietnam aim for unification, not world domination, and questions using force to “save” a country. He contrasts US actions with Germany’s declared aims and cites Isaiah 2 11.
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the Sun
R. G. Jeffries
Vietnam
Germany
DMZ
U.S
North Vietnam
J.R. McAfee
Sagebrush Trail
Obesity and Health Risks Highlighted by Dr Lamb
In a medical column Dr Lamb explains obesity raises the risk of atherosclerosis leading to strokes and heart disease while noting exceptions. He cites higher incidence of diabetes and postoperative complications and advises weight loss for better health. Readers receive guidance on acne scar referrals and how to obtain recommendations from medical societies.
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Lamb
Arctic
County Medical Society
Chicago
Cook County Medical Society
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Nixon urges affirmative campaign avoid alienating Democrats
President Nixon presses for an affirma tive campaign targeting McGovernites not Democrats while urging allies to avoid clashes with the press He plans to travel and talk of progress on inflation Vietnam and world tensions as GOP leaders push for offensive moves against the Democratic program The piece notes mixed views among leaders on how hard to press and cites a CIA dispatch predicting a Vietnam ceasefire by September
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Washington
Nixon
Spiro Agnew
Peking
Moscow
U.S
Vietnam
George McGovern
Senate
Congress
Central Intelligence Agency
CTA
Paris
Cambodia
GOP
House
Menehunes Leave A Legend
An article recounts Hawaii’s Menehune legend, describing dwarfish builders who vanished at dawn, and notes no evidence of their existence. It contrasts vibrant island scenery and ethnic mix with sparse scientific support, citing 1970 census data of residents claiming Menehune heritage.
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Almelinger
Hawaii
Menehunes
Pacific Islands
Pacific
Islands
Honolulu
Menehune's
Menehune
Baytown Sun Staff and Publishing Details
Baytown Sun masthead lists Fred Hartman John Wadley Paul Putman and others with editor and publisher roles. It notes office location 120 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas and mailing address Baytown 77520. Subscription rates and advertising agencies are included along with postal info and AP affiliation.
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Fred Hartman
John Wadley
Paul Putman
Ann B. Pritchett
Preston Pendergrass
Jim Finke
Wanda Ortoc
Dwight Moody
Leon Brown
Raytown
Texas
Congress
Memorial Drive
Baytown
P. O. Box
General Advertising Service
U. S. Suburban Press Inc
Coastal Publications
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Consylvania
NER
Ola
Ene
Rrizon
Mpvang
the Ringmaster
Woodrow Wilson
William Cowper
Henry Ford
Industrialist
Lawrence E. Lamb
Doctor Lamb
Jack Anderson
White House
World Almanac
Alphonse Rockwell
New York
William Kemmler
Auburn Prison
Auburn
N.Y
The
Baytown Sun
Berry's
Bobby Fischer
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