Around 40 Houston Baytown projects shut by bricklayers strike
About 40 construction projects in the Houston Baytown area were shut down by striking Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union Local 7 after wage talks with Associated General Contractors Masonry Contractors of Texas and Construction Employers of Texas failed. Picket lines emerged in Harris County as the union’s two year contract expired at midnight Thursday with picketing limited to the county.
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Allen on Radio to Discuss Texas Politics and Sessions
STATE REP JOE Allen of Baytown will appear on KTRH radio's Questions and Answers from 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesday. He will join Houston area colleagues on a panel to answer listener questions about the Legislature's special session and the current Texas political situation. In Vietnam, PFC Ronald K. Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Thompson of 1709 Utah, is with the 25th Aviation Battalion in Cu Chi after training at Ft. Polk and Ft. Rucker. A union strike followed a proposed 33 cent hourly wage. Marvin A. Johnson is due home soon after an eight cent wage increase for a two year pact. Free puppies: pick a black and brown puppy at 200 Lafayette. five left, call 583-4493 for details.
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Police Use Tear Gas To Control 2000 Youths Riot
Kansas City AP report says police used tear gas to control about 2,000 youths trying to force into a rock show at the World War Memorial Building. Doors filled the 5,200 seats before officers fired gas as inner doors bulged despite loudspeaker appeals.
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Guerrilla Raid Battles Boost Casualties Near Tam Ky
Guerrilla forces have suffered heavy losses with about 600 killed in major actions over several days and 76 Americans dead. The intense air campaign against North Vietnam was slowed by widespread thundershowers. U S headquarters noted 119 missions on Tuesday, with none into Hanoi Hai area. In Tam Ky the assault met stiff resistance as American flare ships illuminated the city and Gatling gun fire sprayed advancing troops.
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Did You Know About Queens Largest Borough
Queens New York Citys largest borough has a population of 2 022 928 and spans about 120 square miles This fact highlights its size and density in a compact summary suitable for a brief news card.
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Baytown Ambulance Service Adds Vehicle To Fleet
Baytown Ambulance Service owner Jess Navarre announced the purchase of a panelled vehicle to serve as a back-up ambulance for his two professionally built units. The Wooster Emergency Corps sold it at a reduced price to aid the city’s needs, Navarre said. A fourth ambulance operated by the Baytown Police Department is available when others are in use.
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Tax reform plan may change tax relief for elderly
Officials discuss a possible shift to a flat exemption of 2800 for singles and 4000 for couples, replacing exclusions for Social Security benefits and a 600 personal exemption for those 65 plus. Treasury notes 2.8 million would gain, about 1 million would face higher taxes, while 16 million elderly stay tax free. Tax incentives for pollution control and college costs may be rejected.
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