California Supreme Court Allows Raises to End Strikes
The court ruled local governments may legally grant salary increases to striking public employees to settle strikes. It upheld San Francisco pay hikes for city workers and teachers, while invalidating a city dental plan provision under the city charter.
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Calif traffic deaths rise 19 percent in March
California Highway Patrol reports 311 fatalities in March up 51 from a year earlier. First quarter deaths total 892, 22.5 percent above 1974 but still 13 percent below 1973. Officials cite increased driving since the 1973 energy crisis. City street deaths up 28 percent from 1974 first quarter.
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Pillsbury to merge with Weight Watchers in $44 million deal
Pillsbury Co announces an in principle merger with Weight Watchers International Inc valued at 44.1 million dollars in exchange for 795 000 common shares. Weight Watchers reports 6.1 million in cash and cash equivalents as of Sept 30 1974 with 21.8 million in revenues and 3.4 million in net income for the year ending Sept 30 1974. The program operates in 50 states and 16 foreign countries and was started 12 years ago.
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Wisdom tooth buds may prevent future dental pain
A five minute procedure to remove wisdom tooth buds may spare children later pain by freeing space in the jaw. UCLA senior Patrick Turley presents the forecasting method to the American Association for Dental Research, building on Dr. Robert Ricketts work.
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Life discipline urged for Mormons during Utah conference
President Spencer W. Kimball urged a clean life for church members at the LDS general conference in Salt Lake City. He warned against pollution, dishonesty, divorce, abortion, pornography and Sunday shopping, and called for honesty and integrity among the church’s 3.5 million members. He noted the missionary staff rising to 19,000 and discussed Word of Wisdom prohibitions on cigarettes, alcohol, coffee and tea.
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The Mixed Legacy of Christianity Across History
An exploration arguing Christianity shaped culture and institutions despite flaws. It cites crusades, slavery debates, and church influence, noting hospitals and universities as enduring positive impacts while acknowledging persistent controversy. The piece references Lutherans and ecumenism as contemporary reflections.
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