British dockers vote strike over containerization issue
In London the Transport and General Workers Union rejects a proposed solution to the containerization dispute and votes to begin an official strike Friday, following a five day port shutdown and protests by airport workers, bus drivers, and engineers supporting imprisoned dockers.
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Egypt rejects call for direct talks with Israel
Egypt's government rejected Golda Meir's appeal for direct negotiations with President Anwar Sadat to end the crisis. Al Ahram noted Meir reiterated a previous offer for talks, which Cairo rejected, while she suggested reopening the Suez Canal as a possible step. Mohammed Hassan Zayyat said Egypt seeks justice and peace, not war.
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Senate debates super submarine program funding
The Senate, voting 60 to 29, authorized 299 million dollars to start a new fleet carrier and debated funding for the Trident nuclear submarine. Administration says the submarine is key to defense and deters Soviet demands, with total program costs projected near 13.5 billion for initial boats and 4,000 mile range missiles.
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Soviet navy surpasses U S in subs and ships says Jane's
London based Jane's Fighting Ships 1972 73 edition warns the Soviet Union has more submarines than any country can currently build and is expanding to every waterway. It notes plans for carrier fleet to rival American flattops and states the Soviets can outpace older naval powers.
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Vermont construction wage dispute nears third meeting
Vermont contractors and construction workers scheduled a third negotiating session next month after no progress at a three hour session in South Burlington. Unions seek higher wages improved conditions and other benefits as sites have idled since early July.
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Albany Crime and Trial Report Highlights
Albany judge sentences Otis Lee Ballard eight years for sexual misconduct and attempted rape after a jury verdict on July 17. He claimed innocence as the case described hitchhiking victims. Also, Francis J. Klein was arrested for a daylight bank robbery at Marine Midland Bank Tere in Albany, netting $33,000 with the getaway car found and money unrecovered.
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Berkshire Mental Health Center Faces Staffing Lockdown
Pittsfield reports state hiring moratorium blocks eight vacancies including drug coordinator director of mental retardation services and psychiatric staff. The cuts threaten key services at Berkshire Mental Health Center and a proposed district court program for youth offenders.
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