Labor leaders blast Ford policies on unemployment and energy
The story reports U.S. labor leaders criticizing the Ford administration on unemployment high rates, energy policy, and trade. Abel of the United Steelworkers urges tax cuts extension and unemployment benefits, while Meany denounces U.S.-Soviet detente shifting power. Kirkland backs stronger unemployment insurance. Gorman rails at criticism of the food stamp program.
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Judge Carol Burnett Named Judge at UCLA Acting Awards
Hollywood reports Judge Carol Burnett selected as a judge for the 12th Annual Hugh O Brian Acting Awards at UCLA McGowan Hall on October 8. Competing UCLA theater arts students will perform before an audience of agents producers and entertainment industry figures.
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Wallenda Makes 660 Foot High Wire Walk at San Diego Stadium
Karl Wallenda completed the longest high wire walk since 1970, spanning 660 feet at 130 feet high above San Diego Stadium. The 70 year old patriarch of the Wallendas finished as 9 876 spectators watched in silence. He is scheduled for a hernia operation next week.
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Ford optimistic on oil accord amid price decontrol talk
President Ford voiced optimism about Congress oil decontrol terms but avoided predicting a veto on a decontrol bill. Officials said major oil firms unlikely to hike prices or cut customers as federal price controls expire.
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West Virginia declares disaster after floods in Wheeling area
Governor Arch Moore issued disaster proclamations for Ohio and Marshall counties after flash floods caused extensive damage. Wheeling Hospital losses were estimated at 3 million dollars, with another 1 million in road damage. floods hit the region on Sunday.
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Des Moines Train Derailment Triggers Explosions and Evacuations
A Rock Island Lines freight train carrying propane derailed under a highway overpass in Des Moines on Monday, causing explosions. At least three injured including a motorcyclist, with evacuations within a one mile radius due to risk from four flaming cars. Explosions were heard as far as Newton, 30 miles away, as more than 100 firefighters from nine communities fought the blaze.
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Ireland violence rises as raids kill four in Northern Ireland
Gunmen attacked a Protestant meeting hall in Newtownhamilton County Armagh killing four and wounding 16. Earlier, a Protestant shopkeeper in Belfast was shot dead, and another Protestant man was killed in Ballyclare. The incidents occur amid a cease-fire observed since February 10 by the Irish Republican Army.
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Dominick Joins Shell Oil Board Of Directors
Former U S Senator Peter Dominick of Colp elected to Shell Oil Co board. Shell President Harry Bridges says Dominick brings wide experience in national and state government and will aid the company as it faces growing concerns over energy production and development.
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Shell Oil Co
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