Steel Contract Talks Opening Today
New York AP reports opening contract talks today covering about 480000 workers of 11 major steel producers in the most optimistic atmosphere in years after weekend settlements with Alcoa and Reynolds and the Aluminum Workers union. The talks, tied to a 35 month pact expiring August 1, follow wage patterns set in aluminum and metal trades and involve the United Steelworkers with J W Abel heading the executive board.
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J.W. Abel
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Basic Steel Industry
White House
Johnson
Steelworkers Union
Afl-Cio
United Auto Workers
Aluminum Workers Union
DieutWorktor
Pittsburgh
Richmond Va
St. Louis
Possible Compromise In Paris Peace Talks
PARIS AP U S officials study a possible compromise to broaden Paris peace talks with North Vietnam amid deadlock over de escalation The clue lies in Nhan Dan’s statement urging the United States to end attacks with responsibility first Then Ambassadors Harriman and Thuy plan talks while Le Duc Tho visits Paris Pravda endorses talks noting only ending U S attacks is essential Diplomats warn on interpretation and progress remains slow The talks enter fourth week with modest gains in courtesy and a brief tea break signaling limited relaxation
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North Vietnam
Nhan Dan
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Thuy
Hanoi
le Duc Tho
Tho
Moscow
Communist Party
Pravda
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Vietnam
News At A Glance From The Associated Press
International events dominate the roundup with France facing a mass strike and Italy gripped by a government crisis two weeks after elections. In Vietnam, a U S helicopter is suspected of firing the rocket that killed six senior officials as combat rages in Saigon. U S officials mull a North Vietnam talks compromise while Kennedy and McCarthy wage their California primary campaign. Congress nears session end under waning influence and crime rises as Washington shines as a world capital. The Poor People’s Campaign gains church support amid domestic politics. National note highlights the steelworkers union start.
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Kennedy Favored In California Primary Fight
In California Kennedy leads a three bid for 174 Democratic nominating votes while McCarthy presses to sharpen policy differences in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Reagan stands alone on the GOP ticket as voters head to the polls with more than 7.9 million set to vote.
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McCarthy
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College Athletics Tightens Budget Across U S
College athletics face a multimillion dollar squeeze as costs soar since 1960s. Budgets at major schools rise to millions with housing, education, travel and gear driving red ink. Big programs expand facilities while student ticket priority limits traditional revenue.
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M16 Rifle Hearing Slated Wednesday
The House Armed Services Subcommittee on the M16 rifle schedules a Wednesday hearing with the Comptroller General to examine the legality of General Motors Corp winning the M16 contract. Testimony will address Rep. Kyros allegations as the Army prepares a June 7 brief after a May 28 delay. GM bid twenty million dollars more than the low bidder Maremont Corp of Saco.
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Abby Heading Toward Florida as Tropical Storm Abby Strengthens
Tropical storm Abby strengthened over the Gulf of Mexico and aimed at Florida as forecasters warned of hurricane potential. Winds near 75 mph expected by evening. Cuba reports heavy rain and evacuations in Pinar del Rio. Florida Keys schools closed. Nixon campaign disrupted by the storm.
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Officials Slain in Saigon Rocket Attack Kill Six Vietnamese
In Saigon a rocket from an American helicopter probably hit a temporary command post killing six South Vietnamese officials including Col. Pho Quoc Chu and Col. Nguyen Van Luan. Four officials were wounded as Viet Cong troops reportedly entered Gia Dinh suburb. U.S. Ambassador Berger expressed condolences and Gen Abrams ordered restraint on air strikes without his approval.
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Churches Back Poor People Campaign Funding Push
The Poor People Campaign led by SCLC has strong backing from white and Black churches, with large donations and many Washington buildings offered to shelter encampment overflow at Resurrection City. Officials warn funds are lagging expenses as the camp nears its third week with about 2,200 on site and 2,000 evacuated due to mud and cold.
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