Newport prepares for international all ships festival
Newport Rhode Island readies for a June to July maritime event with 18 international square riggers and 85 smaller ships. More than 400000 tourists and 3000 to 5000 cadets from at least 12 countries are expected, boosting local economy by an estimated 30 to 40 million dollars.
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American Sail Training Association
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Sail Training Association
Brown
Boston
Repaint the Eagle Stripes Stir Coast Guard Parade Plans
A Coast Guard training ship the Eagle faces criticism from the Repaint the Proud Eagle Committee as bright orange racing stripes and COAST GUARD lettering mar the vessel ahead of the Tall Ships Parade in New York Harbor. Coast Guard officials say the stripes are a one year trial to attract attention and identify the ship.
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New London
New York
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Vernon, Conn
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Washington
Charles H. King
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Sagres
Portugal
Gorch Fock
King
Edward Hellenbrecht
Waterford, Conn
Repaint the
Robert Lee Perry
Private carriers urge opening first class mail to competition
New York UPI reports President Ford’s Wage and Price Stability Council urged Congress to end private express statutes and allow private carriers to handle first class mail for profit. Kevin Murphy of Purolator and about 25 other firms back more efficiency, lower costs, and faster service, arguing UPS-like competition could curb rising rates and improve performance.
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Council On
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Parcel Post Service
Foreign workers stir debate in West Germany at parade
A Cologne carnival float depicting Turkish workers with welfare checks highlights the 2.1 million guest workers in West Germany. The piece underscores rising unemployment, assimilation challenges, and political tensions ahead of Baden Wuerttemberg’s April local elections and Germany's October nationwide vote.
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Heinz Oskar Vetter
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Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Essen
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