Longshoremen Strike Hits Seven Major Shipping Firms
The International Longshoremen's Association began a midnight strike against seven major shipping lines affecting Atlantic and Gulf ports from Maine to Texas. Union leaders said the walkout targets Sea-Land, Seatrain, United States Lines, US Run, and four foreign carriers including Hapag-Lloyd and Baltic Line, with New York and New Jersey ports likely to feel the largest impact.
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Labor Department
United States
Europe
ILA
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Teddy” Gleason
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Maine
Texas
Massey
Broowneville
Tex
North Carolina
Gleason
Council For North Atlantic Shipping Asociations
New York
New Jersey
Sea-Land Service Inc
Seatrain Lines Inc
United States Lines
Hapag-Linyd Cargo and Container Service
Dart Containerline Co
Alaplic Container Line Ltd
Baltic Line
Downtown Weather Summary for Wednesday and Thursday
Readable fragments show downtown weather with temperatures and calm wind. Wednesday reports 83 degrees daytime, 62 overnight low, and 90 high. precipitation note unclear. Thursday forecast lists a 38 degree low and 46 degree high with calm wind. other values ambiguous.
East German dissident and Romanian writer linked to arrests reported
East German dissident Hellmuth Nitsche and his wife Ursula were arrested in East Berlin amid claims of political dissent. Romanian novelist Paul Goma and eight other dissidents were said to be sent to labor camps or detained, with authorities offering few details. Milovan Djilas criticized Eastern European regimes as unable to quell opposition.
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Humboldt University
Jost Lesser
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Romania
Paul Goma
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Europe
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la Stepudtica
la Republica
Vitomir Djilas
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Belgrade
Vecernje Novosti
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Tito
Landslides Threaten Estates on French Riviera
On the French Riviera from Cannes to the Italian border heavy rains trigger earth movements endangering private and multiple dwellings. Prof Mangin warns of ongoing rockfalls and cracked foundations, with roads, railroads, and a 1,500 ton rock slide closing a France-Italy highway near Eze sur Mer. Authorities urge stricter building codes and inspections as winters’ deluge continues.
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France
French Riviera
Cannes
Gay Villefranche
Mediterranean
Philippe Mangin
Nive University
A Vansultael
Riviera
Lou
Fife
France-Italy
Ezesur-Mer
Taligin
Danville Register Subscription Rates and Policy
The notice lists rates for daily and Sunday editions by carrier and mail, with weekly 85 cents carrier, 15 cents per copy, Sunday 25 cents, annual mail rates 44.20 for one year and 22.10 for six months, and states renewals are mailed 10 days before expiration along with guidance to subscribers.
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the Register Publishing Co., Inc
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Thousands rally as garment workers protest cheap imports
Tens of thousands of garment workers in New York and across 40 states walk out to protest inexpensive foreign clothing. Leaders urge limits on imports to save domestic jobs while warning of a shrinking U.S. manufacturing base. The national action draws support from unions and factory owners and prompts congressional and presidential attention.
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United States
New York
Coast la Eoast
America
Jack DiBlasi
Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers
New York City
Herald Square
Taiwan
Japan
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Sve
Afl-Cio
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Amalgamated Clotting
Ladies’ Garment Workers Uniits
Washington
Carter
Ophia Phlon
Harry Goldsmith
Independence Hall
Goldsmith
New England
Texas
Chicago
Protests Hit International Garment Unions Across Cities
Demonstrations by International Ladies Garment Workers unions occurred at noon in multiple cities with factory owner approval. They oppose import tax changes and press for looser apparel and textile restrictions under the Geneva renegotiation. Carter administration faces union and industry pressure as imports rise while domestic sales grow modestly.
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Maine
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Los Angeles
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