Forces Go After Gunners In Vietnam Battle
AP reports continued shelling along the DMZ as six Marines were killed and 41 wounded. U.S. forces pursued North Vietnamese gun positions with B52 bombers and Marine aircraft while Thai Queen’s Cobra Regiment began arriving near Saigon to support operations. Casualties last week totaled 236 Americans killed with 1,774 Communist deaths and 215 South Vietnamese dead.
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Tentative NY teachers contract ends weeklong strike
A reported 135.4 million dollar wage package reportedly ends the eight day New York City public school strike. Union leaders said picket lines would stay until ratification. Details of the contract remain undisclosed with talks focusing on salaries class size prep time and discipline policies.
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Episcopal Bishops Okay Work On Denominational Union Plan
Seattle AP report says Episcopal bishops approved drafting a 10 denomination unity plan with Methodists and others. The move aims to translate principle talks into a concrete blueprint for union across Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox communities with a policy to share communion where permitted.
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GOP About Face Swings Rat Bill
In Washington the House moved to add 40 million dollars for expanded federal rat control aid after a party shift among urban and suburban Republicans. The vote tally showed 227 to 173 in favor with 28 districts affected, while Democrats backed the rat programs. The measure, part of a four year 932 million dollar authorization, passed the House 395 to 7 and moves to the Senate.
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Montreal Bus and Subway Workers Strike Paralyzes City
Montreal transit workers began a strike against the Montreal Transportation Commission, shutting down about 2,000 buses on 400 miles of routes and 41 trains on the new subway line. Expo officials planned to continue operations, while wages topped union demands. The strike highlights include drivers’ pay rising from 2.77 to 2.99. unions sought a 3.50 package.
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Pan Am Workers Recalled After Brief Walkout
Washington AP Pan American World Airways resumed operations today after about 12 hours of walkout by some Pan Am workers. About 7,000 employees were recalled to work by the AFL-CIO Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks at the National Mediation Board request. The strike centered on wages but hidden issues included a representation dispute between the clerks union and the Teamsters Union.
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Resolution to live each day well and usefully
A concise pledge to embrace daily life with purpose. Commit to mindful actions, kindness, and meaningful use of time, choosing steady progress over haste. Prioritize health, relationships, and work that serves others, creating a steady rhythm of constructive momentum.
Leaf Growers Face Tobacco Market Congestion Loans Offered
Raleigh report: growers may receive price support loans on farm stored tobacco to ease congestion on flue cured markets. Horace Godfrey said loans possible if needed, with a sales holiday set for all markets except the Virginia North Carolina Old Belt after next Tuesday.
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North Carolina club district to host Galifianakis Gardner talk
In Raleigh the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs district meeting on October 5 will feature speeches by Rep. Nick Galifianakis and Rep. Jim Gardner. They will discuss issues now before Congress.
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