Labor unions brace for showdown over Nixon wage freeze
Organized labor faces a face to face meeting with administration leaders as AFL-CIO and other unions seek clarifications on the 90 day wage price and rent freeze and the moratorium on strikes. Counts urged an end to current strikes and a pause on new ones. Meany critics argue the plan hurts workers while exempting raw foods and unevenly affects industries with different contract timelines.
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Vacation travelers visit Arkansas melons and sites
The Bernard Kiewe family from Baltimore toured Southwest Arkansas on a Discover America Vacation. Stops included Murfreesboro, the Caddo Burial Grounds, Charlie Stewart Peach Orchards, and Washington. Fay Townsend photographed the trip. hosts provided meals and lodging. The trip featured watermelon viewing, plans to return next summer, and outreach by Arkansas Parks and Recreation.
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Guidelines of Freeze Due Soon Guidlines of Freeze Due Soon
Washington AP The wage price rent freeze policing agency says it will release comprehensive guidelines by Thursday or Friday as the Office of Emergency Preparedness offers only obvious answers until then The lack of guidance has led to many incorrect responses since President Nixon announced the freeze A spokesman notes many gray areas and conflicting answers across departments The Cost of Living Council under Nixon will issue regulations and the council’s executive director is Arnold Weber OFP officials acknowledge confusion and the high volume of inquiries as lines are expanded to handle calls from trade groups press and lawmakers
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IMF Silence May Signal a Frown Over Dollar Shift
Washington AP reports the IMF has not yet acted on Nixon's move to suspend gold convertibility of the dollar. The 18 nation fund met twice but failed to schedule further talks as member concerns and home-government positions diverge. IMF says the U.S. can buy or sell currencies to support the dollar. Asian diplomats anticipate currency realignments beyond the current IMF rules.
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