Nixon discards speech at AFL-CIO convention
President Nixon told delegates at the AFL-CIO gathering in Miami Beach that he would abandon his prepared speech and deliver an unscripted address. The move came as he addressed labor leaders and emphasized direct engagement with the union audience.
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Foreign aid revival in Congress as aid extends to Dec 8
The House and Senate approved a temporary foreign aid continuation at 2.67 billion annually through December 8 to allow time for permanent legislation. The measure also extends spending authority for the Defense Department OEO and DC government. The House revived a separate 3.4 billion aid bill despite Senate opposition, sending it to a conference committee.
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Living cost up 0.2 percent in October
The UPI report states October CPI rose 0.2 percent under Nixon's wage price freeze phase II, driven by higher car and clothing prices while groceries fell 0.3 percent. Core notes include Pay Board actions on coal contracts, ongoing miner strikes, and legislative moves on retroactive wage raises under post-freeze controls.
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Shaftsbury panel backs architect after criticism
Shaftsbury Burlington architect Julian Goodrich faced protests over Sunderland School costs but received a vote of confidence from the Shaftsbury building committee. He offered resignation amid criticism of handling another project and cited a $12,000 overrun on a $366,000 build. The Sunderland board had sought $34,288.93 borrowing to cover costs. voters rejected the request.
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Mt. Pleasant
Neil Cross
Chester blast and fire devastate Vermont town cleanup begins
A propane gas explosion leveled a gas station and two dwellings in Chester Vermont injuring two residents and prompting a day of cleanup. An elementary school remains closed pending structural checks as fire crews from 11 communities battled a one hour blaze and deputies called it a major disaster.
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Walter Carter
Jackson enters four Democratic primaries for president
Sen. Henry M. Scoop Jackson formally declared his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination and said he would enter the New Hampshire Florida Illinois and Wisconsin primaries. He acknowledged being an underdog in public polls and noted his plan to raise about $1 million for the Wisconsin leg. He stressed trust with labor and business, called Nixon's administration a mess, and voiced a liberal but pragmatic philosophy while signaling a possible Alabama bid against Gov. George Wallace.
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South Dakota
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Inside Airlines Agree on Overseas Fare Cuts
Flight pricing moves toward lower fares for international routes as carriers push reductions to attract travelers. The piece notes industry pressure and potential effects on travel demand and service offerings.
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Arlington
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