Vote To Modify Wage Bill Sets Vote By Senate
The Senate begins voting on Republican amendments to modify a minimum wage bill raising the floor to 2.20 an hour in two steps over three years. The measure expands Wages and Hours Act coverage by seven million workers, including one million domestics, and would grant overtime in several industries. A Nixon veto earlier this year is possible, but sponsors expect passage in the form approved by the Labor Committee.
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Joe Hall
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Nixon
Labor Committee
Harrison A. Williams Jr
D-N.j
83 Coal Mines Still Closed Roanoke Virginia
In Virginia's southwestern coal region the Norfolk and Western Railroad reports 83 mines closed and 30 crews not called to work at Bluefield. Daily coal loads drop from 6,000 6,500 to about 3,300. Bluefield train crews fall from 50 four man crews to 20. Gasoline shortage looms, dealers warn the crisis will be tight for 60 to 90 days.
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Roanoke
Virginia
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Bluefield
N&w
Joseph Folger
Virginia Gasoline Retailers Association
Steel Price Increase Announced By U S Steel
U S Steel Corp raises prices about 5 percent on rods wire products bars semi finished plate structural tubular railroad tin mill coated sheet and blast furnace products. The hikes follow moves by other major producers and affect products used in autos appliances industrial equipment and heavy construction.
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Pittsburgh, Pa
U.S. Steel Corp
Pay Raise Clash in Senate as Votes Test First Steps
In Washington the battle over a proposed pay raise for congressmen and top officials continues. Opponents won the first Senate test votes to kill the increases while a filibuster and other maneuvers loom. Nixon-backed raises would lift congressional salaries from 42,500 to 345,700 this year and higher in coming years, with cabinet officers and justices receiving related increases.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
House
Supreme Court
Cutlass proves popular as Oldsmobile’s best selling line
The document reports on Cutlass production models with standard tires and options, noting a 17.6 mpg at 55 mph and 12.8 mpg in Suburban City tests at 24 mph with 1.6 stops per mile. Air conditioning was off and 300-lb passenger load noted. The text implies growing familiarity with Cutlass links to its strong market performance.
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Oldsmobile
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