Postal reform bills face derailment over PMG pressure
Washington sources report mounting pressure from special interest groups and Postmaster General Winton Blount threatens to derail congressional efforts this year. Conferees in week three of talks argue over the new U S postal service structure and rate making powers while a 1 percent retroactive pay raise for letter carriers is already agreed.
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Senate
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PMG
Winton M. Hount
Capitol
Gerald KR. Ford
Board of Governors
Department
Rate Commission
Blount
Campaign to end featherbedding unions gains support
A proposed Senate bill by Senator Paul Fannin would bar unions from forcing employers to pay for services not desired, including standby roles. Independent businessmen nationwide express strong support, with polls showing overwhelming backing in Nebraska and broad national approval for removing such economic waste. The article also notes rail labor clashes over diesel firemen and a separate Ugandan bill imposing the death sentence for harming President Obote.
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Tawl Fantin
Arizona
Nebraska
Fannin
Tvmue
Rae
Nixon
Penn Central
Jersey Central
National Federation
Congress
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Maria Eugenia Rojas in Colombia's turbulent politics
Maria Eugenia Rojas de Moreno Clay, daughter of former dictator Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, emerges as a powerful opposition figure in Colombia. At 45 she drives the National Popular Alliance while her father seeks a political comeback. she accuses the election of theft and vows bloodshed to restore him. The new era sees Misael Pastrana elected president with a narrow margin, and Maria Eugenia holds a senate seat as opposition leader, signaling a clash with the long ruling coalition.
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UPI
Colombia
Maria Eugenia
Evita Peron
Juan D. Peru
Gustavo Rojas Pinilla
Rojas
Misael Pastrana Rocrero
National Popular Alliance
Pastrana
Maria Eugenia Rojas de Moreno Clay
New
Colombian Congress
Senate
Carlos Lieras Restrepo
Platte County Fair 4-H Winners Announced in Additional Categories
Winners announced in new 4-H divisions at the Platte County Fair. Purple and blue awards given for health and safety items, displays, posters, wood working, hive projects, posters, and news reports. Notable names include Susan Olivier Humphrey, Margaret Miksch Columbus, Scott Cunningham Genoa, Cathy Bernt Columbus, and Dale Valevil Columbus among others.
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Susan Olivier
Humphrey
Marilyn Miksch
Joette Roy
Columbus
Cheryl Reichmuth
Margaret. Miksch
Hive
Margaret Miksch
Blue Iuture
Scott Cunnning
Genoa
Barbara Fehringer
Amy Pfeifer
Bob Brega
Iss Strehle
Bob Braga
Blues
Larry Miksch
Nhlumbus
Blue
Cathy Bernt
Purple
Susan Beiermann
Platte Center
Doreen
Warrender
Nadine Harrington
Kevin Bernt
Bryce Kummer
Diane Miksch
All of Columbus
Hives
Debbie Chandler
Purples
Susan Edmison
Monroe
Judy Sand
Tamphrey
Dale Valevil
Mark Vobril
Bryan Fraser
Aries to Pisces Horoscope Forecasts with Mixed Guidance
Astrological notes for all signs mix advice on relationships finances health and personal growth. Highlights urge curiosity and questioning, caution on overspending, discreet handling of sensitive matters, and leveraging creativity for rewards. Birthdays mention humor and evolving talents through October.
Computers reshape real estate and markets in San Francisco
AUPI report notes Coldwell Banker data banks aid finding offices and sites using computer listings for tenants. Real estate exchanges in the Bay Area, Pacific Coast and National Real Estate Exchange offer 30 year projections. Realtron Corp. faces financial trouble amid housing market demand and broker activity.
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Robert Strand
San Francisco
UPI
New York Stock Exchange
California
U.S
Tokyo
Coldwell, Banker & Co
Coldwell, Banker's Data Bank
Coldwell
Wavisie Coast Real Estate Exchange
Pacific Coast
National Real Estate Exchange
Realtron Corp
Realtron
Pontiac Firebird Could Fly By Year End
VAN NUYS Calif UPD A Pontiac Firebird may be airborne by year end as Advanced Vehicle Engineers plans a test flight using an airplane frame and engine attached to a modified car. Engineer Henry Smolinski says dash instruments and roof tweaks will allow car to convert into a flying car by backing into the air frame and snapping pieces on. Tires pose a drawback and improved dives may be needed for safe 80 mph landings.
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van Nuys
Calif
San Fernando Valley
Eninegers , Co
Henry Smolinski
All Etroit
Romania Flood Relief Behind Official Story In Rural towns
In Ludus and surrounding Mures County towns, flood devastation is vast with thousands displaced. Residents say government aid is insufficient while Bucharest touts rapid relief and national unity. Many rebuild alone as official warnings and response are disputed by locals.
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Romania
UP1
Radu -Ionescu
Aftecl
Htomante
Communist Party
Ates A Tonescu
Mures
Ionescu
Tensei
Bucharest
Ladus
Transylvania
Radu Ionescu
Seéal -Communist Party
Lucius
Tirgu Mures Ani Medias
Tudus
Tirgu
Tonescu
Nebraska Guards Transfer Lt. Col. Backlund to Deputy Commander
Col Henry Jacoby announced the transfer of Lt. Col. Brandyn H. Backlund from commander of the 1st Engineer Battalion in Omaha to deputy troop commander of the Nebraska State Guard. Backlund, a professional engineer, started in 1941 in the Corps of Engineers with service in Europe and the South Pacific. Maj. Ktabert D. Burns will replace him at Omaha headquarters.
Water safety alert over mercury compounds in pools
Georgia Health Department official warns against mercury based chemical compounds in private pools after reports of their use to control algae. Director Robert H. Byers urges pool owners to avoid these products to prevent health risks.
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Robert H. Byers
Georgia Health Department
Water Supply Service
Byers
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