AFL-CIO Says U.S. Worker Falls Short of Living Standard
The AFL-CIO Executive Council reports the average gross wage of $9,843 a year fails to support a four person family at a low living standard. It notes inflation erodes real buying power, with a 1977 weekly net of $172.93 but little real growth since 1965.
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Fugitive Joan Little Is Captured in Brooklyn Chase
Joan Little, known for her 1975 acquittal in a North Carolina jailer slaying, was captured at 2 a.m. after a high speed pursuit from Kennedy Airport. She and George McRae were arrested in Brooklyn after threatening a man with a gun. Little faces fugitive charges along with assault and endangerment. McRae faces multiple charges including heroin possession and leaving the scene of an accident. Defense attorney William Kunstler appeared at arraignment with Assistant District Attorney Gordon Haesloop prosecuting.
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Second prisoner transfer stated in Mexico exchange plan
Mexican and U S officials plan a second transfer of American prisoners in February after the first group departs. About 50 to 100 Americans may be brought to Mexico City in January for departure in February, with others sent back from border cities. Some 235 U S citizens will be repatriated by Dec 17, and about 337 will be left behind due to eligibility or documents. The first plane carries 60 to 65 Americans and 50 Mexicans return homes from Houston and San Diego. the sequence continues with the main San Diego flight.
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Angry farmers threaten nationwide weekend protests and coal strike
Angry farmers plan Dec 14 protests with tractor brigades in 30 states as miners strike in 22 states halting over half of coal production. In Cleveland thousands of teachers call in sick to close schools amid wider labor unrest. United Mine Workers vote to strike after contract expiry, with 188000 members stopping work and 58000 joining non contract workers. Farmers demand parity as food prices and farm policy become central issues.
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Riot squad oversees coal miners strike at Utah mine
A Utah Plateau Mine was guarded by a riot squad and sheriff’s officers as the second day of the nationwide United Mine Workers strike remained tense over tire slashing and threats. The 130000 striking miners are joined by 58000 non contract workers. the walkout may last three months with broader regional impacts.
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Home contents taken by mistake in London housing block
Richmond borough officials called the incident a ghastly mistake after city workers, not burglars, emptied a newly moved in couple's flat. Three days after moving in, Noel and Mrs. Haynes found most possessions gone and later destroyed at a municipal dump following a shed clearance gone wrong.
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Ehrlichman Paroled. release set for April 27, 1978
John Ehrlichman the former top Nixon aide was paroled by the U S Parole Commission effective April 27 1978 He has served since Oct 28 1976 at the Federal Prison Camp Safford Arizona for Watergate related charges. He faced multiple concurrent sentences and said on record he rejected his past actions.
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Pentagon Papers
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Pearl Harbor Day Observed With Quiet Commemoration
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii marks the 36th anniversary of the 1941 attack with a low key observance. A 7:55 a.m. whistle signals a minute of silence as Hawaiians reflect on the sea raid that killed over 2,200 Americans, including 1,100 aboard the USS Arizona.
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