Nixon meets governors as six more railroads strike
President Nixon conferred with union leaders while 25 state governors reported rail strikes from critical to disastrous. The United Transportation Union struck six more carriers, idling an estimated 165 000 workers. Secretary Hodgson and Paul McCracken warned that continued strikes through August could cut the gross national product.
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Rate Set for Federal Flood Insurance
Federal flood insurance rates were announced after talks in Washington. Small businesses and residential contents will be insured at $5 to $8 per $1,000, with business contents at $10 per $1,000. Initial coverage starts at $17,500 for single family homes and $30,000 for two and four family dwellings, with four to eight months for full availability. Minimum premium $2, deductibles $200 or 2 percent, whichever is greater.
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Union Rejects Steel Pact Offer in tense talks
Washington AFL CIO and United Steelworkers rejected the industry contract as completely unacceptable talks to avert a strike by about 50 000 workers in nine large steel firms. Negotiations continued amid White House scrutiny as a work stoppage could ripple across 150 000 more jobs.
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R. Heath
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Lockheed Debate Stalls as Cloture Fails Third Time
Washington AP reports Lockheed Aircraft debate over a $230 million defense project to build new aircraft. Senators from Lowan state voted against cloture, preventing a final Senate vote. A fourth attempt to limit debate was planned for Monday amid anxious hours for supporters.
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Debated $2 Billion Loan Fails to Clear Floor
Lawmakers clashed over a proposed $2 billion loan as opponents threatened a veto pen and supporters urged a quick vote. The effort collapsed after hours of maneuvering, with Senator Proxmire calling the day’s events significant as the roll of business stalled.
Exploration on TV Alive Six Hour Lunar Telecast Highlights
A six hour telecast covered lunar exploration with Spaceships circling the moon. Scott and Irwin attempted separation at 12 48 p m but contact was lost. After Worden restored power to the docking probe the ascent and undocking succeeded at 1 13 p m keeping landing time on schedule.
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Chavez Son Wins Conscientious Objector Draft Status
Fresno Calif AP Fernando Chavez son of Cesar Chavez, labor leader, won his bid for conscientious objector status in the draft. He was approved on Thursday and the news notes his stance in relation to draft service.
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Apollo 15 lands near Apennine mountains on first attempt
Astronauts James Irvin and Alfred Worden separate Falcon from the lunar module after an abortive start, then successfully guide the descent to a site near the Apennines. Mission control adjusts orbit to clear peaks and ensure ignition for a three day science expedition at the Sea of Serenity foothills.
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37 Killed on Troop Plane in France Crash
A military transport plane crashed on takeoff near Paris causing many deaths. Reporters described flames and debris as Apollo 15 crew members observed the disaster from a TV camera flown aboard.
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Collision of Japanese Fighter and Airliner Kills 162
A 22-year-old Japanese student pilot on a training mission collided with an All Nippon Airways Boeing 727 over Morioka. The jet shattered, killing all 162 aboard and leaving debris strewn across the Japanese Alps region. Authorities attributed the disaster to pilot error and said the student faced arrest after investigation.
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Prefectural Police
Draft bill conferees near agreement on two year draft extension
Washington AP report says House and Senate armed services conferees moved closer to a compromise on a two year draft extension bill. They aimed to set a date for a drawdown in Indo China while not specifying a deadline. Final action awaited and a Friday vote hoped, as filibuster threats lingered and summer recess approached.
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Record Low Temperatures Hit Several Iowa Cities
A cold July night brought record low readings across Iowa with Decorah noting a stolen snowblower from John Deere store. Red Oak reached 38 while Cedar Rapids tumbled to 47 at 5 am tying a July 1935 record. Other lows included Atlantic 39, Elkader 43, Dubuque 4, Spencer 40, Sioux City 42, and Des Moines 47. A warming trend followed Friday with highs around 78 to 83 and little precipitation forecast.
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