Machinists Reject Pact After West Coast Strike Spread
Thousands of machinists across West Coast sites and St Louis rejected the company wage and benefit package after a mediation effort. Voters in Torrance Palm dale Santa Monica Huntington Beach and Yuma voiced opposition to a package similar to the UAW Long Beach contract. Union leaders urged a no vote as workers booed the presentation and demanded a stronger offer.
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Leneh
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Los Angeles Convention Center
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Middle East tension rises after Kissinger mission failure
Foreign Minister Fahmi warned fighting could erupt as Kissinger left the region after a failed 15 day bid to secure a second stage disengagement. Rabin said Israel will not negotiate under threats and hinted at Geneva as a peace option amid Egypt's continued war stance. Fahmi cited rising tension and possible action, with UN forces in the buffer zone remaining.
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Rabin
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Egypt
Geneva
U.S
America
Soviet Union
Aswan
United Nations
Peace Talks and Policy Shifts Amid Middle East Tensions
Ford and Kissinger held a 1 hour 40 minute meeting with no public details, while Kissinger said shuttle diplomacy ended. Ford invited congressional leaders to a White House session as Kissinger prepared to address them. Nessen stressed ongoing peace efforts, and Fahmi blamed Israel for the breakdown, urging a reconvened Geneva conference. A separate item notes a Long Beach 24-year-old was killed after a camper struck him.
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Nelsen
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Jorge Alba
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Ford aides press tax cut deal as Congress narrows gap
Ford summoned his top economic team to a private Sunday meeting after Congress approved a 333.1 billion tax relief bill. The talks aimed to speed agreement on a compromise between Senate and House measures, with White House aides predicting a Tuesday House vote and a Wednesday Senate decision.
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Simon
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Council of Economic Advisers
James Lynn
HEW
Caspar Weinberger
L. William Seidman
John Marsh
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Altman
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Nelsen
Cambodia
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