New Contract Is Put Before Coal Miners
United Mine Workers President Arnold Miller presents a 175 page contract to the union bargaining council as 120000 striking miners await ratification. The package seeks 15 percent wage raises over three years, higher pensions to 250 dollars monthly for retirees, new sick leave health plan and expanded vacations and holidays. Some miners in West Virginia criticize absence of a local strike right and petition supporters claim 3000 signatures. Ratification by a majority is required, potentially ending the nationwide walkout before Thanksgiving.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
Arnold Miller
Miller
UMW
West Virginia
Black Youths Plead Guilty In Kannapolis Bombings
Seven black youths pleaded guilty to racially inspired firebombings in Kannapolis last June. They met in a community hut to plan the arson in retaliation for the killing of a Black man by a white, with fires across five sites causing significant damage. Judge Seay ordered presentence investigations after hearing testimonies from defendants and police.
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Concord
N.C
Kannapolis
Watkins Building Material Co
Thomas Seay
NC Economy Faces Slowdown as Tax Revenue Forecasts Cut
North Carolina business leaders told a legislative committee that growth will slow over the next several years and the budget cannot absorb far-reaching expansions. Recessionlikely to bottom out next summer. unemployment rising to about 6 percent. Taxes projected to rise slower than inflation. officials warn against tax increases. Textiles face production cuts and plant closings, while tobacco prospects look better due to a world shortage.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Tom Rideout
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
Rideout
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Liston Ramsey
Madison
The
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Nance Committee
Lewis R. (Snow) Holding
First Citizens Bank and Trust Co
Holding
Tom Ingram
North Carolina ‘Textile Manufacturers Association
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