Auto layoffs give union workers mixed holiday feelings
Auto industry layoffs by energy shortages and parts gaps affect over 200000 of 720000 workers at Big Three. Many receive up to 95 percent take‑home pay via unemployment and SUB, enabling a near full pay week off before holidays. Workers welcome rest, while Buick staff worry about future cuts and market shifts.
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Detroit
United Auto Worker
Pontiac
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Florida forms Energy Center to pool national energy data
The University of Florida creates the first U S energy information center pooling input from about 50 scientists across a dozen fields. Officials say the center will aid federal agencies and research groups as the nation seeks to cut energy use and explore solar and nuclear options.
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Gainesville, Fla
University of Florida Center
United States
Morton Smutz
University
School of Engineering
Interior Department
National Science Foundation
Florida
Energy Center
Howard Odum
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Odum
Dr. Smutz
Sikh Army Privates Challenge Turban and Beard Ban
Two 21-year-old privates converted to Sikhism seek federal relief to wear turbans and keep beards while in the Army. A temporary restraining order blocks forced shaving through December 10, with broader constitutional questions to be argued. The men, Broadwell and Fresco, remain in service but face discharge actions as Army policy clashed with First Amendment rights.
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Federal District Court
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Richard Fresco
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Littrell
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Superior
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Fresco
Miami
Fla
7Th Cavalry
Lchweinfurt
Germany
London
Riley Littrell
Baltimore
Ft Riley
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