New York Transit Strike Averts Citywide Shutdown
A two year contract settlement with the Transit workers Union prevents a subway and bus shutdown that would have halted service for six million riders daily. The Transit Authority estimated a 135 million cost and kept the 35 cent fare intact for the rest of the year. Previously, TWU threatened a five am deadline, and past talks have stretched to the wire.
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Final arguments on Agnew disbarment set for Tuesday
Final arguments will be heard Tuesday in Maryland Court of Appeals on whether former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew should be disbarred. The bar and state association urged disbarment after Agnew pleaded guilty to tax evasion and resigning the vice presidency. Pierson urged only suspension, not permanent disbarment, noting Agnew’s high public office.
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AEC accused of ignoring its solar energy report
Washington UPI The General Accounting Office is to examine claims that the Atomic Energy Commission sat on favorable solar energy evidence. Senator James G. Abourezk D SD urged the inquiry after alleging the AEC ignored one of its own reports endorsing solar power potential.
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Prosecution Traces Yablonski Murders to Boyle in UMW Case
Special prosecutor Richard A. Sprague opened efforts in Media Pennsylvania to link the 1969 Yablonski murders to W A Tony Boyle, former UMW president, as jurors heard arguments that Boyle conceived the killing. The case targets Boyle, aged 72 and frail, in the hired killing of a reform candidate.
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Kennedy criticizes U.S. Saigon commitment policy
Sen Edward M Kennedy challenged U S policy on South Vietnam stating the United States is committed to providing what it needs for self defense despite Kissinger saying no formal treaty exists Kennedy said the stance distressed him as it shatters hopes for a change in course in the war effort
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Mariner 10 probes Mercury for possible moon Charley
UPI reports Mariner 10 scanned space above Mercury seeking evidence of a possible moon nicknamed Charley. The craft, dealing with a short circuit, hoped to confirm a 15.5 mile wide body in solar orbit near Mercury as it withdrew at 25 000 mph.
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U S firm hopeful for release of employer held in Ethiopia
Ethiopian guerrillas are negotiating the release of five prospectors, three Americans and two Canadians, captured near Massawa while exploring Tenneco concessions. Ed Burtchnell of Tenneco says the group was contacted and that release is hoped for soon, possibly Tuesday. The Ethiopian government appeals for military support to stabilize the country after a March 2 revolt.
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Fred Freed Dies at 53 NBC TV Producer with Emmy Wins
Fred Freed 53, famed NBC documentary producer and Emmy and Peabody winner, was found dead in his Fifth Avenue apartment in New York. A Portland, Oregon native and Princeton graduate, he created major news programs and was to receive a further Peabody for a three hour energy crisis special. Survivors include two daughters Lisa and Katherine Celia, his parents, and two sisters. Funeral services were planned for Wednesday at Frank E Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan.
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At the Movies Harte Twin Cinemas Fifth Week
The Sting remains in its fifth week at Hart e Twin Cinemas Cinema I while Robin Hood the Walt Disney animated feature continues at Cinema II through the week.
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