UAW Reworks Ford Contract Aiming for Ratification
UAW altered a key overtime provision of the Ford contract and resubmitted to skilled trades groups at River Rouge where a Dec 10 strike deadline looms. Ford tradesmen reportedly defeated the proposal 3 to 1 while the overall Ford workforce could vote yes or no. leaders cited overtime and mandatory hours as pivotal issues.
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Decision on Acceptance Of K-10 Land Offers Set
The Kansas Highway Commission will decide on November 20 whether to accept proposed awards for two land tracts delaying the K-10 east of DeSoto. Appraisers value 47 acres at 235 100 dollars and 2.67 acres plus a 0.28 acre easement at 62 300 dollars. If accepted, bids will follow about 30 days after advertising.
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Dairymen Stalled Against Milk Imports
Washington AP reports dairy farmers failed to halt new milk imports as Judge John I Smith dismissed the temporary restraining order sought by the National Milk Producers Federation. The federation sought to block 56 million pounds of butter and 22.6 million pounds of butter substitutes while pursuing countervailing tariffs against EU subsidies.
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Photographer Diane Adams visits KU Hashinger residence hall
Diane Adams, photographer and media production coordinator from the Model Secondary School for the Deaf in Washington, D C, serves as artist in residence at Kansas University's Hashinger Hall until Nov 20. She conducts daily workshops, holds an evening exhibition and critique, and offers darkroom demonstrations. Hashinger plans for a possible second guest artist next semester.
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Bishops Accept Vatican Communion Edict With Local Twist
American Catholic bishops endorsed the Vatican directive on children and communion in a broad session but planned private talks to press for adjustments. They noted the abrupt decree and favored allowing dioceses to adapt the practice, while requiring confession only for grave sins and easing the path to first communion for children.
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Lawrence High Seniors Attend Career Seminar
Lawrence High School seniors met with college and vocational reps at the annual career seminar. The event was organized by the counseling office to explore post high school options.
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Cool Weather Slows Harvest Across Kansas Fields
A late week report from the Drop and Livestock Reporting Service shows cool damp conditions delaying harvest. Grain sorghum reached 70 percent complete, corn 55 percent, and soybeans 75 percent, with sugar beets largely out and wheat planting near completion at 95 percent.
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Preparation H shows strong effect on hemorrhoidal swelling
Doctors report a remarkably successful medication that shrinks infected hemorrhoidal tissue and relieves pain and itching for hours. Tests in many cases confirm its effectiveness. no prescription is needed for Preparation H ointment or suppositories.
Two Men Arrested In Robbery Case
Armed robbery charges will be filed against two men tied up Howard Decker at 845 Ark. They took $27 and a tape player. David Berko witz said Decker reported the 10:45 p.m. Monday incident. Johnnie E. Elms and Frank V. Lovell were arrested near Decker’s home and held in jail with bonds of 15000 and 10000, arraignment due this afternoon.
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Britain Posts Record October Trade Deficit
London says October deficit reached 715.2 million dollars marking Britain’s worst monthly trade shortfall. The Bank of England raised its key lending rate to a new peak as official figures show a historic gap with the rest of the world, surpassing the 554.4 million dollar August 1970 figure.
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Ford Says Watergate Hasn't Crippled Nixon
Vice President-designate Gerald R. Ford told a National Association of Realtors gathering that Watergate has not paralyzed Nixon nor made him a prisoner. He said the crisis creates a public confidence problem but insists Nixon will be exonerated as the full truth emerges. Ford highlighted Nixon's peace moves in the Middle East and improving unemployment.
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