Settlement in Ford strike sparks long union drive
The United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co tentatively agreed on a three year master contract to back a push for a four day workweek for about 700,000 members. The deal, disclosed by UAW President Leonard Woodcock, awaits review by the union international executive council and the Ford National Council before ratification. The package reportedly adds paid days off, raises wages slightly above 3 percent annually, preserves cost of living adjustments, and enhances fringe benefits. The nationwide strike continues while local plant agreements pace remains slow, with 37 of Ford units settled and more talks ahead. If ratified, the accord will form the base for deals with General Motors Chrysler and American Motors affecting roughly 1.23 million workers.
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Asia A-blast fallout hits East Coast
Fallout from a recent Chinese atomic explosion is reported in at least seven states including Pennsylvania New Jersey New York South Carolina Maryland Delaware and Connecticut with a small rise in Michigan environmental radioactivity. Officials urge washing vegetables but say no extraordinary measures needed as James Liverman of the ERDA stresses no immediate concern.
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China envoy at UN warns of U S Soviet clash
China foreign minister in New York blasted Moscow as outwardly strong yet inwardly weak and warned that war with the United States is inevitable. He labeled Soviet social imperialism a danger, urged developing nations to oppose both superpowers, and rejected a Soviet call for reconciliation as hypocritical.
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Mondale blasts Nixon pardon in Watergate speech
Mondale accuses Ford of fundamental failure to end Watergate lessons, arguing the Nixon pardon shields abuses of justice. He told Missouri-Kansas City Law School students that Ford defended Nixon long after the public saw obstruction of justice, calling the pardon a mockery of the rule of law.
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Ringo convictions upheld by California appellate court
The State Court of Appeal upheld 1975 misdemeanor convictions of five Long Beach Ringo operators on grounds the game constitutes illegal lottery. Prosecutor Parkin said the ruling centers on payment to play and the element of consideration. Attorneys discuss possible further appeal. Established law cites similar promotional cases but this creates new precedent.
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New probe of ex Nazi Artukovic in U S case
A broad inquiry by U S immigration authorities targets nine top Nazi war crime suspects, including Andrija Artukovic, former Croat minister, now living in Surfside California, with ties to Eastern European immigrants. Israeli sources say four naturalized citizens face denaturalization within 60 days.
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Debates loom as Ford and Carter weigh tough foreign policy
In San Francisco the 6 30 p m PDT debate between Ford and Carter shapes up as a high risk battleground. Both camps expect blunt exchanges to show who can handle international affairs and national defense without sparking global misreading. Carter vows a sharper attack than in September while Ford stays guarded amid tight security and foreign interpretation concerns.
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County Urged to Shelve Rail Plan Improve Bus System
County officials push to abandon the fixed rail transit proposal and focus on strengthening the bus network. Ray Procunier is named to the No 2 position in the troubled State Health Department. Kissinger aide denies report of bungled Mayaguez rescue. Grand Prix promise featured on Page B-1.
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