Johnson Aides Urge Approval of Price and Wage Guidelines
President Johnson's top economic advisers urged business and labor to accept new voluntary wage and price guidelines. The Cabinet Committee on Price Stability recommended raising the six-year-old 3.2 percent wage guideline to a little under 5 percent for 1989, with prices kept near the same level as 1968. The report noted 1968 consumer goods prices rose more than 6 percent and cited expected limits on immediate reactions from business and labor.
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Transparent Finishes For Wood Grain Beautification
Andy Lang explains two main finish types for wood surfaces surface coatings such as varnish lacquer shellac and synthetics and penetrating finishes like sealers stains linseed oil and turpentine Both aim to protect and enhance natural grain yet affect color and depth. Wipe times vary by product. follow container directions for timing.
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McCarthyites Refuse to Give Up
New York youth press for Eugene McCarthy as they joke about cabinet roles and ambassador posts while he tours the city. McCarthy declines to seek re election in 1970 and praises poet supporters as crowds line the streets. A Bronx teen reflects on idealistic dreams and a secretary of youth idea.
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Record breaking 1968 marks for car and truck sales
Detroit area auto industry posted a 1968 sales record with over 9.6 million new cars and trucks sold. U.S. firms pushed a high of 8.89 million cars and imported brands captured about 960,000 units, signaling a shift toward smaller models amid length and luxury trends for 1969.
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