Editorials Costly transit pact seals federal approval
The federal government won approval of a labor deal that burdens the Southern California Rapid Transit District with a 26.3 million federal funds loss for bus operations. Directors, by 6-2, approved the pact despite opposition from Supervisor Pete Schabarum who plans further efforts in Washington. The agreement grants extended severance pay, long notice for operational changes, and moving expenses for workers reassigned far from home, exceeding typical private industry benefits.
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Southern California
Theeds
Transit “District
Ivt
Pete Schabarum
Transit District Directoest
Washington
Schabarum
Secretary of Labor
Airlines trade ads spark complaints over on time records
Civil Aeronautics Board faces complaints from American and Western over TWA’s on time ads while United matches with cheap night flights. Western claims its on time record tops TWA, but CAB figures show little difference among major carriers. The piece urges real statistics like baggage arrival times to truly aid travelers.
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TWA
Trans World Airlines
United
American
American Airlnes
Civil Aeronautics Board
Western Air Lines
Western
Virginia drink-by-the-drink law sparks stand-up drinking debate
Virginia lawmakers consider allowing patrons to drink while standing or walking in public places. The Richmond Times-Dispatch warned the Moss bill could revive saloon chaos, fearing crowds milling about with drinks might lead to disorder. If the measure passes, riot and rebellion in the state could be expected.
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Virginia
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia House of Delegates
Thomas W. Moss Jr
Richmond
Henrico
Chesterfield
The
Times-Dispatch
Humprey comeback in doubt amid old scandals and indictments
A 1970s diary exposes Hubert Humphrey facing renewed scrutiny from past actions. Allegations include a $100,000 Hughes payment in 1968, aides pleading guilty to illegal corporate donations, FBI spying practices, improper retention of state gifts, and tax deduction failures. The piece argues Democrats may face these vulnerabilities in primaries and warns of a Nixon-style pardon risk if Humphrey returns.
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Watergate
Humphrey
Norman Sherman
Hharf
Sherman
FBI
Lyndon Johnson
J. Edgar Hoover
William Connell
Umphrey
Chicago
Ramsey Clark
State Department
Zaire
Somalia
Minnesotta Historical Society
Internal Revenue Service
Jack Chestnut
Hibert Humphrey
Senate
Wise
Chestnut
Hubert Humphrey
Richard Nixon
Cod War Dramas Fold Over Falkrudsfjordur Ties
In Falkrudsfjordur Iceland a 500 strong mountain village shows how the cod war affects daily life. British trawlers threaten local fisheries while Icelandic coast guards and politicians weigh aid from the United States against Soviet options.
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Faskrudsfjordur
Iceland
NATO
United States
Falkrudsfjordur
Arctic Circle
Gudion Arngrimsson
Icelandic Coast Guard
Gudion
Judson
Reykjavik
Gudjov
Falkrudsfjordar
Europe
Falkrudsfjundur
Western
Tur
Falkridefjordur
Falkrudsjordur
Teeland
Britain
London
Harold Wilson
Hull
Stefan Jonsson
Communist Party
Jonsson
U.S
Mr. Wilson
Secret U S Moscow embassy microwave dispute unfolds
Ford administration quietly removes some radar gear from the U S Embassy roof in Moscow in return for reduced Soviet microwave bombardment. Radiation remains above safety standards and is believed to serve countermeasures against eavesdropping while risking personnel safety and straining detente.
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Ford
U.S
Moscow
Watler Stoessel
Ford Administration
Dr.issinger
Kremlin
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William Safire
MR. Wallace
Ike
EFRON
PRESS
Telegiaan
Michael Kilian
Knight News Service
Rotec Novak
Inside Report
Rowland Eeant
Wick
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