GE Strike Ends As Public Pays Higher Prices
The GE settlement relieves unions but shifts higher costs to consumers. Inflation pressures persist as the company seeks to recoup losses through higher prices amid import competition and tight dealer stocks. Washington faces a balancing act to curb inflation while unions push for wage gains.
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Defense 10 Years Hence and China Nuclear Threat
The piece warns China will likely possess nuclear tipped missiles within a decade threatening Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, and U S allies, with potential to strike the West Coast. It argues for expanding ABM defenses to deter and retaliate against a China nuclear strike, noting President Nixon’s cautious stance on laser defenses.
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Jack Olsen
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Labor law overhaul eyed as rail dispute slows
A federal court order delays a railroad strike and lockout for 10 days as negotiators seek settlement. The piece reviews past government intervention under Johnson and Nixon aims for compulsory arbitration and a broadened Railway Labor Act amid rising national strikes and public impact.
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Johnson
Congress
Nixon
Inflation Unhalted and the Squeeze on Americans
President Nixon seeks relief for the average American amid high interest rates and rising prices. Federal Reserve tight money has enriched bankers without curbing inflation. Dr. Arthur Burns favors relaxing restrictions. Credit tightness harms corporations, risking layoffs and a broader economic downturn on Wall Street.
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Nixon
Federal Reserve Board
Arthur Burns
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Nixon Plans Tight Budget Aimed at Fed Easing
The column reports Nixon expected a downturn but sought a lean budget of about 205 billion dollars to reassure the Federal Reserve and push for looser money controls. Burns warned deeper cuts were needed to persuade Fed members amid banker opposition.
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Dr. Burns
Nixon
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Skiing's rising role in North Carolina economy
The article notes ski areas like Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain draw wealthy visitors, boosting local businesses and jobs. It highlights skiing as a global industry turning skiers into commoners, with Japan and Austria cited for large markets and economic impact, and North Carolina praised for its strong regional ski scene.
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Wall Street Journal
U. S. Ski Association
North Carolina
Europe
Alps
Ski
Blowing Rock
New Beech Mountain
Hound Ears
Seven Devils
Sugar Mountain
Appalachian
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