Postal Unions Get New Nixon Wage Offer
Washington reports the Nixon administration submitted an undisclosed written proposal to the nation's postal unions as seven hours of talks aimed at ending the first post office strike continue. Union leaders will study the plan before resuming negotiations with government representatives. Blount said Nixon is hopeful for a quick settlement amid budget implications.
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No Progress Reported In Trucker Negotiations
Washington. Efforts to reach a contract settlement for 450000 truck drivers produced no outward signs of progress. The current contract could expire at midnight with scattered strikes possible. Teamsters negotiators met with J Curtis Counts of the FMCS, in a session lasting to midnight and another meeting was set for 10 am EST. The mediator refused to indicate any shift from last week’s stand-off.
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Truckers threaten walkouts as Teamsters seek higher pay
The Teamsters demand 70 cents more per hour for local drivers and 2 cents a mile more for over the road drivers, with raises to apply over three years. Employers Inc. hints at possible contract extension while union leaders avoid pledges on a nationwide strike, though selective strikes and potential lockouts loom. Parallel briefs report three Congolese military officers executed after attempting a coup and two leaders at large.
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Navy Jet Downs MIG Over North Vietnam
A U S Navy F4 Phantom shot down a North Vietnamese MIG21 in a dogfight over Thanh Hoa 125 miles north of the DMZ. It was the first Communist aircraft downed over North Vietnam since bombing ended in November 1968. Ground fighting near Hue left four Americans dead and eight wounded at a paratroop outpost. In the Mekong Delta, 58 guerrillas were killed near Chi Lang training center as government forces pressed raids into Cambodia.
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F. Lee Bailey Faces Jail for Contempt
Washington report on F. Lee Bailey, PATCO director, facing contempt for encouraging the sickout that halted air traffic. Bailey predicts jail will backfire, prompting controllers to stay away as FAA and PATCO clash. Volpe seeks mediation while airlines cancel flights and DOJ moves to curb the slowdown.
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Laotian forces recapture Sam Thong base and outposts
Laotian general Vang Pao says U.S. backed troops recaptured Sam Thong and four surrounding outposts near the strategic base. About 500 Meo Hill troops entered from the southwest amid reports of no immediate opposition and no casualties noted. Sweeping operations were announced with refugees urged to return for spring planting.
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