Local snags prolong strike against AT and T
The nationwide strike by the Communications Workers of America against AT&T continues as 34 locals have not secured local contracts. Spokesman Duayne Trecker said no CWA members would work Thursday while bargaining stalls persist. Some locals in New Jersey Bell and Chesapeake & Potomac regions face unresolved pacts. Northwestern Bell awaits broader agreement before resuming work.
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CWA
At&t
New Jersey Bell Telephone Co
Chesapeake & Telephone Co
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
West Virginia
Northwestern Bell
District 7
The
Communications Workers of America
Iowa
Minnnesta
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Heat Wave Domination as East Faces Tropical Storm
A persistent heat wave pushes temperatures into the 100s across the Deep South with state records, school closings, and more cooling shelters opening. A second Atlantic storm strengthens toward the East. farmers report million-dollar losses from sweltering poultry and hog bodies in Alabama.
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Associated Press
Dixie
Seaboard
Deep South
Iowa racing panel to define prime farmland rule
Iowa Racing Commission may define prime farmland by rule as no state law sets a standard. The AG opinion says the panel can decide which land near race tracks qualifies, under the parimutuel betting measure prohibiting prime farmland outside city limits. Opponents criticized the provision while mining law already defines prime farmland.
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Des Moines
Iowa Racing Commission
Iowa
Vitamin B-6 paralysis linked to megadoses
A Boston based study reports that long term megavitamin pyridoxine therapy can damage nerves and impair mobility. Seven cases at four institutions show victims in their 20s and 30s taking two to six grams daily, far above recommended levels, with recovery taking a year or two. Doctors warn limits and safe levels require further study.
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Boston
New England Journal of Medicine
Herbert Schaumburg
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Schaumburg
Human Services Begins 5 Percent Top-Management Cut
Iowa Department of Human Services starts a plan to cut top management by 5 percent as ordered by the Legislature. Commissioner Michael Reagen says four major corporations have assigned personnel to advise on reducing management ranks. The agency must submit by Oct to Gov Branstad, the Legislative Council and the budget subcommittee. An ad hoc advisory panel is led by Hugh Morrill.
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Des Moines
Iowa Department of Human Services
Michael Reagen
Reagen
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Legislative Council
Human Services
Hugh Morrill
Chuckle: Awards for cooking and restraining orders
A witty line contrasts recognizing culinary skill with the idea of restraining orders. It presents a punchy observation about awards and legal measures in a humorous tone.
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