Accord reached in busline strike ends month-long dispute
Washington Greyhound Bus Lines and the Amalgamated Transit Union announced a tentative contract settlement after tense mediation. The deal requires a mail referendum by 12,700 workers, with ratification likely. the strike may end after December 20 or 21 pending ballots.
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Greyhound Bus Lines
Amalgamated Transit Union
Kay McMurray
McMurray
Harry Rosenblum
Union
Mem
Greyhound
Odd spies reveal vital data to Soviet Union in spotlight
Washington Post investigation profiles 2nd Lt. Christopher M. Cooke and William Kampiles who handed KH-11 satellite and Titan II missile secrets to the Soviets. Kampiles exposed a space camera manual while Cooke caused SAC to overhaul security at a cost of up to $1 million.
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Soviet Union
Kansas
Central Intelligence Agency
Christopher M. Cooke
William Kampiles
James Bond
Kampires
Cooke
Air Force
Strategic Air Command
Emigration rises as Iowa workers leave state in record numbers
The Gazette reports that Iowa sees a surge in out-migration of working age residents with 1981 data showing a tripling of departures from the 1970s. Officials warn continued job growth is needed to curb aging trends and a shrinking labor force. Linn County and statewide figures reflect steady losses amid recession, with nonagricultural employment dropping from a 1979 peak to 1982 levels.
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Iowa
Ed Stanek
Job Service of
Post-nuke farm life possible? FEMA briefing sparks outcry
A White House briefing paper attributed to FEMA argues food would remain plentiful after a nuclear attack if enough people die, sparking Rep. Harkin's criticism. It suggests June harvest timing aids crop recovery, notes livestock survival, and claims rural workers would largely endure with radiation precautions.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
White House
Tom Harkin
Reagan
Iowa
Harkin
FEMA
Cabinet Council
Concrete barriers replace trucks at White House gates
Three foot high concrete barriers were installed at two White House entrances replacing sand filled trucks used since Thanksgiving for potential bomb threats. The precast slabs will be permanent and arranged to slow and redirect vehicles, protecting the South Lawn gates and Oval Office approach.
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White House
Beirut
Presidential Mansion
Oval Office
Christmas trees good supply and advice on selection
Florida bound Hawk fans have Gator Aid on page 4F with tips on choosing and caring for Christmas trees. Plenty of related features to see before and after the big game on page 1E.
Index A rose by any other name wouldn’t cost twenty bucks a dozen
Copyright notice appears as a literary rights reminder. The line plays on Shakespeare and consumer pricing, suggesting debate over value, naming, and ownership. The brief hints at evolving market names and the cost of florals in a cultural context.
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Dale Kueter
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