Betty Ford Sees Healthy Competition In GOP Race
Betty Ford praised Ronald Reagan as healthy competition for her husband in the Republican presidential race. She declined to urge him to quit, saying the choice is his. The event honored by the Women’s National Republican Club featured Goldwater and Hamill, with ERA protesters picketing outside.
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Rail Freight Hikes In Effect Across Rail Lines
Washington AP reports an average 4.7 percent freight rate increase to take effect Sunday on most eastern railroads. The ICC approved the raise February 20 but Southern Pacific Missouri Kansas Texas and Long Island refused rate hikes. Several western lines followed, delaying the nationwide rollout to March 21 to give carriers time to decide.
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Postal Service Faces Worsening Morale and Costs
Postmaster General Bailor's cost cuts slow hiring and strain 700,000 employees. Letter carriers file grievances in 100+ cities. union pickets Detroit. postmasters sue over pay. Morale is low as vacancies burden remaining staff. Agency expects a 1.5 billion deficit and may borrow to meet payroll. Pay raises begin Sunday for 603,000 union workers.
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