GM Plans To Lay Off 105 000 More Workers
Detroit AP GM plans major job cuts in 1975 with 105000 workers to be laid off or furloughed in January. The move comes amid 71 days of unsold car inventory and industry record 1.75 million unsold units. Ford Chrysler AMC GM all show extended layoffs and shifts reduced at multiple plants.
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UMW Urges Backing Soft-Coal Contract in West Virginia
United Mine Workers officials launch field campaign to win approval of a 64 percent wage and benefits increase over three years. Balloting by 120,000 members expected late tonight with ratification possible if 60 percent vote yes. Some miners in Logan County and Bellaire protest terms citing local-right-to-strike gaps and pension issues. Miller defends leadership while stressing safety gains and a workable grievance process.
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Youth Center Opens In Saco Aids Troubled Teens
The new Youth Aide Center at 162 Main St in Saco serves Biddeford, Saco, and Old Orchard Beach with counseling and referral services aimed at preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Project Director Richard Pate notes the center focuses on substance abuse in all forms and helps youths stay out of jail through self esteem and guidance.
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Population growth in U S near zero says United Nations
United Nations study reports U S natural population growth nearing zero with birth rate dropping from 17.7 to 15.6 per 1000 between 1969 and 1972. It projects 1970 75 growth at about 0.9 percent versus 1.3 percent in the prior decade.
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U.N. Keeps Buffer Force in Middle East for Six More Months
The United Nations Security Council, in a 13-6 vote, extends the 1,224 member buffer force on the Golan Heights until next May and urges resumption of Geneva peace talks. Secretary General Waldheim warns of rising risks without progress. The General Assembly voices broad concern over Israel's conduct in occupied territories and urges investigations and adherence to the Geneva Convention.
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Cost Concerns Rise Over Beach Mall Plan
Old Orchard Beach residents debate a bicentennial project at a public hearing. Critics warn the town may struggle with the price while supporters say malls will boost tourism and business along the main street. The project cites a $2,500 matching grant.
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Town considers three malls on Old Orchard Street in bicentennial plan
A youth aid center launch precedes a dec 9 advisory referendum on a three mall layout to run through Old Orchard Street with parking changes and a street-wide figs display. Officials debate traffic impact while merchants weigh a Square traffic cut and delivery time.
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Holiday Road Deaths Reach 275 Today
The Thanksgiving weekend traffic toll rose to 275 deaths as snow snarled midcontinent travel from Kansas to Indiana. Sleet south of the snow belt and rain to the Gulf Coast slowed roads. The National Safety Council estimates 525 to 625 more fatalities could occur from 6 p.m. Wednesday to midnight Sunday local time.
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