Campaigning In Charlotte Promotes Teacher Pay Raise Plan
In Charlotte on Saturday Lt. Gov. Jim Hunt urged raising teachers salaries to national average within four years and adding a top-step pay structure with longevity raises funded by normal revenue growth. GOP challenger David Flaherty disclosed net worth and past incomes, defending disclosure as essential. Democrat John Brooks criticized textile disease handling and proposed a five point plan to combat brown lung disease including dust monitoring, OSHA standards, worker education, worker outreach, and funds for dust-control upgrades.
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Marxists Seem Set to Rule Rome City Hall
In Rome a Communist affiliated art historian, Giulio Carlo Argan, looks to become mayor after a leftist coalition wins 39 of 80 council seats. The move ends Christian Democrat dominance in Rome and signals a broader local shift, while bypassing party stalwarts to nominate a non doctrinaire candidate.
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Peking Receives Relief After Earthquake Outbreak
Tokyo report notes Peking's tent city residents gain access to street markets haircuts by roving barbers and steady supplies of grain food and goods. Within three days nearly 4000 medical workers were dispatched to hardest hit areas from Liaoning and Shanghai. The Peking municipal party committee says normal daily necessities are being provided with about 1000 vans and the same number of street stalls supplying produce.
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City Recalls Emploes New York Hospital Strike Ends
New York City ended a four day walkout by 1350 municipal hospital workers after recall of laid off staff and a wage compromise. Union leaders conceded cost of living payments, while the Health and Hospitals Corp remained open with reduced patient loads and shut outpatient clinics. A task force will seek costs and new revenue within 90 days to avoid future layoffs.
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