Strike Costly Business In Which Everyone Loses
Discussion cites long strikes in steel and airlines as costly to workers, companies, and the public. It notes 1966 steel strike paralyzed 500,000 steelworkers and 200,000 auto workers elsewhere, with four years to recoup losses, while a 43 day airline strike disrupted 150,000 daily reservations and cost carriers millions. Concludes both sides lose and seeks labor peace despite rising wage demands.
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Irwin Ross
Reader's Digest
Ross
New federal tax plan eyed to curb cigarette bootlegging
A New York City finance official urges a 12 cent per pack rise in the federal cigarette tax and the removal of all state and local levies. The plan would replace varying taxes with a single federal tax, wiping out bootlegging and easing collection costs, while Ohio. North Carolina would gain as a former supplier.
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Kentucky
Virginia
New Jersey
Texas
Washington
North Carolina
New York
Goodman
Louisiana
John J. McKeithan
High Point College
Quito
Alabama
George C. Wallace
James Garrison
Johnson
Lyndon
West Virginia
South
Georgia
Spain
Lisbon
Rotary
Franco
Luther H. Hodges
Rotary International
Evanston, Ill
Generalissimo Franco
Rtotary
Hodges
Mexico City
Rio de Janeiro
Detroit Editorial Sees Optimism Despite Auto Strike
Editorial notes Detroit optimism for a strong 1968 auto market with forecasts of over 9 million U.S. sales, despite a lengthy United Auto Workers strike at Ford and looming imports. It cites GM and Chrysler leadership forecasts, market shares, and the strike fund as key factors shaping the year ahead.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers
Ford
General Motors
Frederic G. Donner
James M. Roche
Incomplete historic post of office titles described
A fragment lists roles such as President Vice President Treasurer Secretary media Editor Executive Editor Advertising Director Business Manager and regulation Manager without clear names or dates, suggesting a governance or organizational chart draft from a historical newspaper page segment.
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Eyryeee Drwasurer
el Nedia
Dvertising
Danager Reulation
Renewal in town sparks debate over property costs
The piece argues renewal may raise assessments and that owners resist, yet courts may be involved as districts push redevelopment. It notes North Carolina grocery study claims higher local food prices, contends against the fund findings, and cites regional political figures and industry history in High Point.
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North Carolina
North Carolina Fund
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Southeastern
United States
del Monte
California
N.C Fund
James Gardner
High Point
Teld
Forest History
David Thomas
New South
Southern Furniture Industry
Ford Labor Strife Shows Broad Auto Industry Tension
Drew Pearson reports a tough Labor Day preview as United Auto Workers press for profit sharing over Ford’s wage offers amid rising industry wages and a Ford Foundation dispute. The piece contrasts management and union stances and hints at a prolonged strike potential across GM and Chrysler.
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Piedmont
Carelina Mountains
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Ford Foundation
White House
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Ford Labor Relations
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Lindsay
Senate Appropriations Committee
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Lynda Bird Johnson
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