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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1970

Page

4

Black Cleric Speaks At White House Service

In Washington Nixon heard Rev. Mannie L. Wilson president of the Council of Churches of New York address a White House congregation urging the nation to share its abundance with the deprived at home and abroad. He was the first Black clergyman to lead a White House service since the programs began a year ago.

Washington Nixon White House Mannie L. Wilson Council of Churches of New York

Aides Seek Settlement in Rail Labor Crisis Strike

Washington officials work to avert a nationwide rail shutdown by pressing new bargaining between unions and railroads after a court halt of a strike against Union Pacific. Labor officials weigh further talks and possible congressional action while unions reject a proposed two year wage deal over jurisdiction issues.

Washington Washington, D.C Union Pacific Railroad U.S John J. Sirica Labor Department Labor W. J. Usery William P. Winpisinger John P. Hille Secretary of Labor George P. Shultz Shultz Congress Union Pacific

Decline in Pill Use Reported by Gallup Poll

Gallup poll cited by Newsweek finds about 844 million American women have stopped using birth control pills with 23 percent of current users considering discontinuation. Among past users, reasons tied to health concerns were shared, while most current users were very satisfied. The study notes doctors often failed to warn patients about risks and reports high public awareness of Senate hearings.

Gallup Poll New York Times News Servic New York Newsweek Magazine Senate Sen Gaylord Nelson Subcommittee On Senate Select Committee On

Utility Warns On Delaying Over Ecology

Boston AP report: New England Electric System warns that delaying new electric facility construction until environmental problems are solved could trigger energy shortages and a national disaster. The company cites growing conflicts between environmental and power interests risking project completion and reliability.

Boston New England Electric System New England

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