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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1968

Page

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Career Military Pay Plan Reported

Washington reports a proposed military pay plan with top generals and admirals potentially earning about $50,000 annually. The plan would start career soldiers at $6,189 for E4 and target an overall 9 percent basic pay raise, with Congress needed to approve. civilian executive salaries would also rise.

Washington Destagon Chiefs of Staff Army Times the Times Pentagon Congress

United Fuel Names New President and Board Changes

United Fuel Gas Co and affiliates elected James S. Phillips as board chairman and promoted William W. Ferrell to president. Phillips remains chief executive officer. Ferrell previously served as senior vice president. The changes keep the existing structure and responsibilities intact.

United Fuel Gas Co James S. Phillips William W. Ferrell Phillips United Fuel Columbia Gas System Charleston Ferrell Atlantic Seaboard Corp Columbia Ho Columbus New York Columbia Gas System Service Corp John W. Partridge Columbia Gas System, Inc

Pheasant Under Glass But This Guanajuato Twist

City authorities in Guanajuato Mexico, famed for its old gold and silver mining, are placing mummies under glass in a centuries-old tunnel crypt after tourists allegedly removed souvenir pieces from the mummies.

Guanajuato Mexico

Drug Industry Criticized For Promoting Brand-Name Drugs

Senate subcommittee heard that druggists and salesmen push the belief that brand-name medicines are more reliable than generics. Critics charged pharmaceutical firms spread invasive literature and provide free samples to influence physicians and patients. Dr. George Baehr and Dr. James Faulkner urged reform citing pervasive advertising and industry pressure on medical education.

Washington Senate Baehr George Baehr A. Pa New York James Faulkner Bos Health Council

Cities Stall Bid to Curb Dock Strike

Shippers from Boston and Philadelphia did not attend a presidential mediation session, stalling efforts to avert a looming East and Gulf Coast dock strike. The walkout set for tonight hinges on including all ports in the master contract, with local negotiations demanded by Boston and Philadelphia.

New York East Gulf Boston Philadelphia James J. Reynolds David L. Cole Sheraton Motor Inn Manhattan Thomas P. Gleason International Longshoremen’s Assn

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