Rubber workers strike looms in major contract fight
United Rubber Workers union officials meet in Columbus to push for an unlimited cost of living clause and wage gains for 59 000 workers across Goodyear Goodrich Firestone and Uniroyal. Negotiators warn that failing talks could trigger a second big strike within a month as the existing pact nears expiration with no company concessions on plant closings or insurance. The auto industry has stockpiled tires in anticipation.
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Girl questions cost of bunker at Concord High
In Concord New Hampshire 15 year old Ann Jennings asked Gov Meldrim Thomson why state funds should pay for a 750000 emergency operations center bunker instead of aiding the elderly poor and ill. Thomson defended the project as a statewide emergency communications hub while noting a 100 official occupancy list awaiting approval.
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Kissinger urges Americans to reject fairy tale attacks on policy
In Phoenix Kissinger denounced election year attacks on U S foreign policy and warned against believing America is second best He defended U S record in international relations and urged unity to address divisions He said the United States remains the most powerful nation and can master challenging trends
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Weekend Weather Outlook Notches Unseasonably Warm Skip
A warm weekend continues with unseasonable temperatures through Saturday and Sunday. A shower is possible Sunday afternoon. Clear to fair Saturday night with lows in the 50s and daytime highs in the 70s across both days.
Taxes keep soldiers in comfort
A congressional study says American taxpayers fund 12.6 million dollars yearly for maintenance and salaries at three Pentagon resorts for servicemen on leave. The GAO also notes 193 personnel work at Alpine Garmisch in Germany, plus duties at Philippines recreation centers and a Waikiki hotel. Proxmire criticizes nonappropriated funding and misuses by personnel and visitors.
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Pro-busing marchers plan peace rally in Boston
The probusing coalition will meet Monday night in Boston City Hall to plan a peaceful April 24 march. They urged antibusing protesters to stay away and requested police presence, citing recent violence against Theodore Landsmark near City Hall.
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Boston
UPI
Boston City Hall
Minot floods ease as dikes hold yet face higher risk
Minot officials voiced cautious optimism on Good Friday as the Souris River crest moved to 6.5 feet, a foot below earlier forecasts. Dikes 10 to 20 feet high were patched while volunteers monitored slippery clay walls amid continuing rain and evacuation pressures for thousands. The valley’s flood threat stretched to 14 feet over 4,200 homes, two shopping centers, 100 stores, six schools and 10 churches, with Gov. Link seeking disaster aid up to 6.8 million.
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UPI
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Minot Daily News
Chester Reiten
Arthur Link
Ford
North Dakota
Robert Barnicle
Beauty Wins Public Victory in Pownal Fire Incident
In Pownal the water used from the Pownal Waterfowl Preserve helped halt a fire at Everett Morgan's old barn set ablaze around 6:20 p.m. by a suspect vehicle described as a light green pickup. State police pursue a tires-loaded truck. three men in their 20s believed involved. Morgan reported a confrontation about junk prior to the blaze. Ms Jane Adams holds life tenancy on Morgan's estate. Cpl. Glen Hall is investigating the arson with help from local sources noting the preserve's swampy rise from a 1950s dam project.
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