Stage set for 13 cent stamp cost by Christmas
The Postal Rate Commission split 4-1 to raise permanent first class letter postage to 10 cents with a temporary 13 cent rate by Christmas. The decision narrows the Postal Service deficit target while trimming some of its requested increases. Postmaster General Bailar and card publishers protested the rate hike as citizens face higher mailing costs and the service warns deficits may top $1 billion.
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FTC proposes sweeping funeral home rules nationwide
Federal Trade Commission moves to regulate about 22 000 mortuaries amid claims of deceptive practices and price misrepresentation in a $2 billion industry. The plan includes price disclosures and bans on unfair tactics while SCI agrees to refunds for crematory markups and broader reviews of past charges. Public hearings will gather industry comments before rules are adopted.
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New York Wins 1976 Demo National Convention
New York City won the 1976 Democratic national convention after a 11-9 committee vote. Mayor Beame and labor leaders pledged essential city services would continue during a summer money shortage. The GOP later eyed Cleveland Kansas City or Miami Beach for its convention.
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Reagan campaign chief urges fast decision on candidacy
Senator Paul Laxalt urged Ronald Reagan to announce soon saying he is the finest candidate but time is not on the campaign’s side. Laxalt traveled to California for talks to push for an accelerated timetable while Reagan weighs challenging President Ford.
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Stewardesses Reach Tentative Pact With PSA
Union negotiators for Pacific Southwest Airlines stewardesses agreed in principle to a new two year contract averting a Labor Day weekend strike. Stewardesses vote next week on the proposed pact with negotiators recommending acceptance.
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San Francisco Police Chief Reports Strike Damages
Police Chief Donald Scott told the police commission 17 police cars and six motorcycles plus private officers’ cars were damaged during last week’s strike. Most damage was tire slashing and window breaks. 13 private cars of on duty officers were damaged. Contempt charges were issued to strike leaders with court appearance set for Sept 2.
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Whites beat blacks and women beat men in cancer survival
A National Cancer Institute study of 240,581 patients finds white patients survive cancer longer than black patients and women outlive men across 18 cancer types. Earlier detection partly explains whites’ advantage. kidney cancer is the exception.
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Unions Press On with Grain Boycott Across Ports
AFL-CIO maritime unions proceed with the grain boycott despite a court ruling that longshoremen may not be required to work for political reasons. Judge Cox in Corpus Christi ordered an injunction and expedited appeal, while Meany signaled the boycott would continue against about 10 million tons of grain sold to the Soviet Union. In Washington, Dunn pursued a settlement and talks on a new rate for shipper costs. Separately, Houston reports NASA astronaut Deke Slayton recovering from lung tumor surgery in good condition with no visitors.
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