Teamster Talks Continue as Nationwide Strike Spreads
Nationwide truckers strike grows with scattered violence including a Cleveland shooting and Detroit assault as 60 percent of U S industry halts. NYC transit talks avert a citywide disruption while San Francisco faces a second day of stoppages in public services and labor action spreads to hospitals.
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Connecticut
Haradio
Mito
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wholesale prices rise modestly in March despite farm price drop
The Labor Department reports a two tenths of one percent rise in the wholesale price index for March led by higher processed foods and industrial goods, offsetting a one percent fall in farm product prices. Over the year prices are up 5.9 percent with March readings adjusted for seasonal factors.
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Agriculture Department
Crop Reporting Board
Leftist leader agrees to conditional five day Lebanon cease fire
Kamal Junblatt in Beirut conditionally accepts a five day cease fire to permit election of a new president Suleiman Franjieh would resign within the period Syrian threats of intervention loom large Jordan king supports action while Palestinian leaders to be consulted. The war has killed about 14000 with fighting easing after the decision.
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Nasseite
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U.S
L. Dean Brown
Brown
Kahhal
April Weather Outlook Dims Hopes for Showers
Open born with clear blue skies as the National Weather Service forecasts no April rain soon. Night temps around 40, highs near 70 expected Friday, cooler weekend with little rain and 50s to 60s. Rainfall for March totaled 2.03 inches in the city, above winter drought levels, leaving year-to-date at 2.45 inches.
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The
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NWS
Weather Outlook: Clear to Partly Cloudy and Warmer
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies with warmer temperatures across the region. No precipitation expected, with temperatures rising into the upper 60s to low 70s by afternoon.
Pickets Go Up as Nationwide Truck Strike Resumes
Teamsters join a nationwide strike and picket Lawrence Freight Co and Graham Ship by Truck shutting both terminals. Talks in Arlington Heights aim to end the dispute as U S labor officials monitor potential economic impact.
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Graham Ship
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Ford
Ethan A. Smith
Journal-World
Bill allocates med student slots to districts across Kansas
A bill passed by the Kansas House would require the University Medical School to admit at least five qualified applicants from each of Kansas 40 senatorial districts to address geographic imbalance. Rep. Walter Graber argues the plan would improve distribution, noting current admissions favor suburban Johnson County and oppose Western Kansas.
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Johnson County
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Ture
Kansas
Reagan Attacks Ford On Economy And Kissinger
Former California governor Ronald Reagan used a 1976 national TV speech to assail the Ford administration over the economy and foreign policy. He criticized Kissinger quotes, urged U.S. military strength, and urged supporters to contribute funds despite financial strains in his campaign.
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