Administration halts military pay raises in 90 day wage freeze
The administration overruled the Pentagon and barred pay increases for service members during the 90 day wage price freeze. Treasury Secretary Connally said soldiers will not receive raises, despite a Defense Department suggestion. Labor union leaders faced White House officials and warned of possible protests over the policy.
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Arab nations meet to organize federation
In Damascus Egypt Liby a and Syria agreed to sign a constitution Friday to form the Federation of Arab Republics. Sadat planned a Saudi trip after the signing, with Omar Sakkar delivering a message from Faisal. Leaders met amid large public cheers for unity.
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Gunmen Bomb Belfast Unionist Party HQ in IRA Raid
Masked gunmen believed to be IRA members seized the Belfast Unionist Party headquarters on Glengall Street. They planted a 10 pound bomb with an anti-handling device defused by British experts after two hours. one MP and staff were detained briefly during the attack amid ongoing talks between Brian Faulkner and Edward Heath.
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Artillery lifted from Sarge base during DMZ pressure
UPI reports CH47 helicopters moved all artillery and an American radio team from the Sarge outpost near Quang Tri as North Vietnamese forces pressed along the DMZ. Heavy shelling and ground assaults preceded the airlift amid heavy rain slowing counterattacks.
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Prices plunge in Tokyo amid world currency crisis
A worldwide monetary crisis following the dollar's floating triggers a fourth straight Tokyo stock market plunge. The Hong Kong market suspends yen trading. European ministers meet in Brussels while Britain eyes 1973 entry. Ottawa and Washington discuss yen revaluation amid rumors.
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Nobuhiko Ushiba
Japan
New York
United States
Nixon
Lompoc Officials Alarmed by Conflicting Freeze Reports
City leaders faced a funding dilemma as contradictory federal freeze news unsettled plans. Officials fear delayed utility rate hikes could force a budget revision and possible tax or service cuts, while education salaries and fringe benefits also face uncertai nt timelines under Nixon policies.
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Labor unions clash with Nixon wage freeze policy
Union leaders criticize the wage price freeze while the AFL CIO holds talks with a federal delegation led by Labor Secretary Hodgson. Meany calls the policy harmful. Connally defends it saying workers will cooperate. UAW warns of possible contract cancellations and broader mobilization against the order.
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