Lees Mines Reopening After Nationwide UMW Pact Vote
Washington AP reports United Mine Workers president announced approval of a national contract by 56 percent. Most coal mines expected to reopen Monday as 4,754 voted yes while 94,741 voted no. Five districts rejected the three year pact, affecting districts in Tennessee Kentucky Wyoming Arizona. The 24 day strike halted 70 percent of U.S. coal output, with 25,090 workers out across steel and rail sectors. The contract promises a 14 percent wage and benefits boost over three years, but work slowdowns may persist amid separate negotiations with the Bituminous Operators Association.
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Goodbye Breakfast for Defeated Legislators
President Ford hosted a farewell breakfast in Washington for senators and congressmen who lost in the prior month’s elections. The event marked a formal sendoff as veterans of Capitol Hill prepared for post legislative lives.
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Strain to Break Phone Back in Hall Raises Chores
A fragmented line from a dated column mocks men who dream of tearing a phone back in a hall to impress women. The odd remark mentions "Conyeight" and taunts masculine bravado amid household duties.
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Parcel Bomb at UPS Center Kills One and Injures Eight
A package bomb exploded at a United Parcel Service center in Pittsburgh injuring eight and killing one worker. Police said the device appeared wrapped for inspection, with wires protruding as it detonated. The victim was identified as John Mets of Bellevue. Investigators probe origin while a menacing call had warned of danger.
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Soyuz Test of Linkup Gear
Moscow AP report says two Soyuz 1k cosmonauts tested linkup gear for the planned American Soviet space flight next summer. Tass News Agency reporters covered the Thursday trials.
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Trudeau Signals No Easing of Oil Limits
Washington AP report on Prime Minister Trudeau resisting U S pressure to soften Canada’s oil export limits. He warned against any half measures and said Canada must protect its own energy needs while acknowledging potential U S reactions. Trudeau met with 17 American senators and stressed long term interests amid Ottawa’s phase out plan.
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Rockefeller Denies Concealed Miller Loan in Hearings
Vice presidential hopeful Nelson Rockefeller defended a $30,000 loan to former Republican chairman William Miller, denying any concealment by his family. He argued there was nothing immoral or illegal about the loan as House Judiciary Committee hearings continued amid questions of ethics and record-keeping.
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Sirica Denies Delay for Watergate Deposition
Judge John Sirica refused to pause the trial to depose former President Nixon on Jan 6. He ruled Nixon’s testimony is not essential to a fair trial and excused him from testifying under subpoena. Prosecutors pressed for early deposition as a key witness.
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Tehran Airport Roof Collapse Kills At Least 25
Tehran's airport terminal collapsed under heavy snowfall. At least 25 people were killed, many Iranians, with an American injured. Rescue teams searched the rubble as officials ordered all available crews to aid. International flights were canceled and up to 100 domestic travelers remained in the building.
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House Approves Anti Busing Amendment In Civil Rights Fight
Washington AP The House backed an amendment to bar the federal government from collecting sex and race data from schools and to stop tying federal funds to compulsory racial or other classifications. The measure, backed by Rep Margure Hall, faces Senate action with leaders signaling possible amendments. Officials noted potential impact on desegregation litigation and civil rights enforcement.
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Death Toll Feared 191 After Jet Crash in Sri Lanka
Parachutists were dropped on a rocky hill as a chartered Martinair DC-8 carrying Indonesian pilgrims to Mecca crashed near Colombo Sri Lanka in a rainstorm. Police said apparently none of the 191 aboard survived while rescuers found debris and clothing but no human remains.
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Stolen Yule Trees Recovered Near Truckee
Authorities recover more than 3,000 Christmas trees stolen while awaiting shipment to servicemen overseas. Forest Service workers spotted the felled trees being sold at a roadside location near Truckee. Deputies arrest Royale Barns, 19, for investigation of grand theft.
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Ford Welcomes Bonn’s Schmidt in Historic Visit
President Ford greeted West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt in Washington calling his visit historic for both nations and praising Bonn as a leading economic and political power. The meeting underscored strong U S German ties amid Cold War tensions.
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