Permanent 8-Cent Letter Rate Approved by Commission
The Postal Rate Commission approved about 1.5 billion dollars in higher mail rates, making the 8-cent letter and 11-cent airmail permanent unless the Postal Service Board of Governors acts. Critics from Time Inc urge rates will shrink magazine circulation. The four governor options include approval, rejection, modification, or protest.
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James Phillips
Associated Press
Washington
Postal Rate Commission
Postal Service Board of Governors
Commission
Board of Governors
Congress
Postal Service
New York
Andrew Heiskell
Time, Inc
Time
Life
Rates Commission
False Fire Alarms Plague Charlotte Taxpayers
False fire calls cost Charlotte taxpayers nearly half a million dollars annually. The Fire Department studies options, including removing residential street alarms, as a cost-saving measure. A national model ordinance proposed a $100 first-offense fine and jail for repeat offenses, plus felony charges if a firefighter is injured. Currently Charlotte fines up to $50 and up to five days in jail for willful false alarms. In four months this year 634 of 772 street alarms were false. 90 of 1,347 telephoned alarms were false.
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Charlotte
General Assembly
Leo Slack
Charlotte Fire Department
Workmen's Insurance Rate Increases Approved in North Carolina
Raleigh AP reports Insurance Commissioner Edwin Lanier approved revised workers compensation insurance rates retroactive to June 1. The average increase is 0.5 percent with 0.2 percent for manufacturing, 3.6 percent for contracting, 1.1 percent in other industries, and a 10.9 percent rise for unexpired policies due to higher benefits and revised medical fees. The adjustments have federal Price Commission approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Edwin Lanier
Lanier
Federal Price Commission
Daley ridicules critics as Chicago debates taxes
Mayor Richard J. Daley quips at a press briefing mixing humor with caustic syntax. He suggested reporters be investigated by federal authorities and told one to get off the chair while addressing tax concerns and alleged IRS kickbacks involving aldermen. He introduced deputy mayor Ken Laine, praising his talents.
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F. Richard Ciccone
Associated Press
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Democratic Party
Press
Daley
Internal Revenue Service
Ken Laine
Laine
Army orders weight cut as Westmoreland enacts fitness crackdown
General Westmoreland directs worldwide checks to weed out soldiers and Army women who are obese. No simple expulsions yet but persistent failure to lose weight or meet fitness standards can justify separation for unsuitability. Those with nonmedical causes may be placed on a medical waiver and become ineligible for reenlistment.
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Washington
William C. Westmoreland
U.S. Army
Westmoreland
Army Chief of Staff
Courtesy and caution road tip for vacation motorists
Motorists are urged to drive carefully on vacation trips with a message highlighting safety costs nothing yet can save lives including the driver's own. The note emphasizes courteous behavior and careful driving for all travelers.
Angela Davis Acquittal Triggers Widespread Congratulations
Angela Davis receives hundreds of congratulatory telegrams and calls after being acquitted on murder kidnapping and conspiracy charges. She also faces about 20 death threats as she enjoys a hot San Jose day and discusses future plans. Messages come from across the U S and abroad including Fleeta Drumgo San Quentin inmate and international Communist leaders.
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San Jose
Calif
Angela Davis
Stephanie Allan
Miss Davis
Allan
San Quentin
Fleeta Drumgo
Soledad
Drumgo
George Jackson
ORGAN LESSONS OFFER FREE COMMUNITY SESSIONS
Community program invites all to learn organ playing with no purchase or obligation. Attend the open session Tuesday at 7 30 PM to try lessons and enjoy the activity in a relaxed setting.
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Harold C. Davis
Harold Davis Funeral Home
Farriss Avenue
Nelson Florist
America
T. M
N.Y
Edith M. Lederer
Soledad Brothers
France
Germany
Australia
Britain
Communist Party
Henry Winston
Gus Hall
U.S
Bella Abzug
New York City
Moore Music
Market St
Greensboro
N.C
Williams
English
N. Main St
Causr
Ieee de
Westchester
Elizabeth Ingram
North
Vann Taylor
Wachovia Bank
Wachovia High Point, N.C
South
John Stride
West End
Larry Brown
Frances Welborn
Jamestown
Steve Owen
Charles Chrisco
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