Proposed Rules Could Kill Amtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corp. says ICC rail service rules are impractical and costly. They warn that daylight or nighttime connections, peak-demand car levels, and 30 minute cutoff for reservations could force downgrades to flagstop service at unmanned stations and undermine low-cost nonreservation coach travel.
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Amtrak
National Railroad Passenger Corp
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Congress
Worker Accident Report Released in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania last year on the job accidents killed 578 workers and caused more than 93 000 to miss a day of work. The Department of Labor and Industry released the figures noting declines from prior years. Secretary Paul Smith said conditions remain unsafe and plans to seek legislation to revise safety laws.
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Paul Smith
Muskie Seeks Union Backing In Pa Primary
In Pennsylvania Muskie aims for rank and file union support as a counter to Humphrey’s labor lead. Leone says Muskie will campaign in plants, target independent voters, and rely on polls showing strength among workers. Pennsylvania’s 162 delegates feature 137 elected. The plan hinges on winning key states including Ohio New York California and Michigan with Pennsylvania crucial if Wisconsin falters.
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Ohio
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New Hampshire
Florida
Brother of King Slayer Banned at Prison
PETROL Tenn AP Brushy Mountain State Prison officials ban Jerry Ray brother of James Earl Ray for six months for allegedly smuggling a letter. He is accused of taking a note from James Earl Ray and mailing it to the Knoxville News Sentinel. James Earl Ray denies attempts to escape while serving 99 years for the 1964 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
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