Senate votes to halt three day railroad strike
The Senate voted to end a three day railroad strike, overriding union demands and supporting a settlement that imposes an 11 percent pay hike over 39 months. The move aims to avert mass layoffs and restore rail operations across major lines including Amtrak and Conrail.
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GNP up 1.5 percent in third quarter economy shows slow upturn
The Commerce Department reports a 1.5 percent annualized gain in real GNP for the third quarter, with 2.1 percent growth in the prior quarter. Economists warn the rise is too modest to signal a full boom or end to recession, though the White House calls recovery in sight.
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Index Little Boys Who Constantly Whine Probably Become Groan Men
A brief humorous note on childhood behavior cites a saying that persistent whining leads to lifelong groaning. The caption framing suggests a light comic sentiment rather than a formal study.
Offer Asian languages, U of president advises
University of Iowa President James O Freedman urged high schools and colleges nationwide to start basic Arabic Japanese and Chinese courses rather than focus on Spanish French and German He noted Western European languages dominate teaching for centuries while world politics and trade shift East urging earlier language exposure before college and referencing Gov Ray task force on language instruction growth.
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