New Steel Contract Approved
Officials of the United Steelworkers Union reluctantly approved a new three year contract. The pact includes a 60 cent an hour wage rise over three years and a package of fringe benefits and improved pension. The agreement extends to 1980 talks under a no strikes framework, with ratification by locals not required.
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Washington
United Steelworkers Union
J. Bruce Johnston
U. S. Steel Corp
Johnston
J.W. Abel
Ed Sadlewski
Abel
Lebanese Christian Leaders Urged to Halt Cooperation With Israel
Syrian officials cautioned Lebanon's Christian leaders to end cooperation with Israel against Palestinian guerrillas in southern Lebanon. The move followed reports of Syrian support for attacks on Christian strongholds and involved meetings between Col. Mohammed al Kholy, Lebanese leaders, and Christian militias.
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Beirut
Lebanon
APY
Syria
Israel
Tel Aviv
Mordechai Gur
Radio Israel
Mohammed al-Kholy
Kholy
Elias Sarkis
Damascus
Marjayoun
Sarkis
Pierre Gemayel
Christian’ Phalange Party
Camille Chamoun
National Liberal Party
The
Phalange
Bataan Anniversary reunion bridges former foes in Philippines
In Mt Samar Philippines Japanese American and Filipino veterans gathered in tourist buses to mark the 35th anniversary of the Bataan battle. Marcos called the Reunion for Peace a sign the war ends with reconciliation as cross memorial looms over 12 000 dead. Veterans recall the death march and harsh captivity while sharing stories and hope for lasting peace.
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MT. Samat. Philippines
Bataan
Luzon
Philippines
Tarlac
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Marcos
Leutenant
Mt. Samar
Corregidor Island
Sig Schreiner
Norwalk
Conn
Edgar C. Whitcomb
Indiana
Corregidor
Whitcomb
Rubinstein Predicts Memoir May Bring Difficulties Ahead
In Geneva AP report Artur Rubinstein, now recovered from pneumonia, discusses writing a candid memoir likely to ruffle prominent names from his past. He plans to cover forty years, from playboy to concert legend, and aims for a 1978 publisher deadline. He stresses memory, emotion in music, and his Parisian ties.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Artur Rubinstein
Aniela Mlynarski
Rubinstein
New York
Paris
Tyor Stravinsky
Stravinsky
Harvard University
Virginia and North Carolina Weekend Weather Outlook
Partly sunny pleasant Sunday in Virginia with highs in the 60s, warmer Monday in the mid 70s. North Carolina clear nights and sunny days through Monday with highs in the 70s, Outer Banks in the 60s, lows in the 40s. Weekend weather log notes calm winds and minimal precipitation.
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Virginia
North Carolina
Japan's Export Limits Won't Halt TV War
NEW YORK AP Japan may limit TV set exports to the United States but the dispute with American manufacturers centers on price not quantity. Robert Strauss the U S trade representative said an agreement with restraints will be worked out, while U S industry claims imports have already caused layoffs and the tariff recommended by the Trade Commission awaits President Carter's action.
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New York
Japan
United States
Robert Strauss
U.S
U.S. International Trade Commission
JTC
Awai
Carter
Senator dispute over Carter water projects and rebate plan
Long warns Carter may resist lifting holds on about 30 water projects while weighing possible concessions on the Tennessee-Tombigbee venture. Ullman notes waning House support for the $50 rebate as Republicans push permanent tax cuts amid a modest economy.
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Long
Tennnessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Kentucky
Ullman
House
Senate House
Senate
Oregon
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Benji Jones
Philadelphia
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St. Louis
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Anthony Tomko
McKeesport
Sachowski
Gur
Army
Hafez Assad
Hubinstein
Oran
National Weather Service
NOAA
Michael Parrish
Townes Funeral Home
FDIC
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