Picket Bill veto urged in fight over union picketing rights
Congress sent President Ford a bill expanding union picketing rights in construction. Conservatives urge veto as a political move against Ronald Reagan, while labor aims to curb sub contractor disputes. The measure would allow site shutdowns with limits and require notice and approval from unions.
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Alioto pushes suburban sports fans vote in San Francisco
Mayor Joseph Alioto argued that regular attendance at San Francisco athletic events could qualify suburban residents for SF ballots. He suggested eight of fifteen standards, including banking here and paying non-property taxes, might allow commuters to vote in the city, prompting Dianne Feinstein to protest the idea.
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NYC aid awaits Ford's signature
The $2.3 billion loan bill to help New York City stay solvent has passed Congress and awaits President Ford's signature. The loans will cover revenue shortfalls for up to 30 months with annual repayments due by June 30, starting at about $150 million, as part of a package including tax measures and pension fund loans.
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Mediation fails to free hostages at Indonesian Consulate
In Amsterdam a new mediation attempt by Rev. Semol Mellary failed to secure release of about 25 captives held by South Moluccan gunmen in the Indonesian Consulate. Mellary met the seven gunmen for nearly two hours, then reported to Dutch authorities and planned further talks Wednesday.
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Nuclear test delayed again at Yucca Flat Nevada
The Energy Research and Development Administration postponed the Chiberta nuclear test at Yucca Flat to Wednesday morning for a second time. The 20 to 200 kiloton device, about ten times Hiroshima Nagasaki, remains described as a technical delay with no further details.
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Citrus co ops to be probed by FTC investigation
The Federal Trade Commission announced a probe into the citrus industry to assess how cooperatives and government marketing orders shape market structure, conduct, and performance. The agency earlier found agricultural cooperatives may dominate markets for milk fruit and nuts and cited Sunkist Growers as influential.
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Freezing Fog Paralyzes London Transport and Airports
Freezing fog shuts Heathrow and tunnels as London area suffers widespread delays. Dozens of vehicle collisions occur north of London and near Chelmsford with injuries reported. Visibility drops to near zero in parts of Kent. Swans trapped in ice rescued by volunteers.
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United cancels all holiday flights during peak travel period
United Airlines canceled all Christmas holiday flights amid a mechanics strike, leaving passengers to seek alternate routes as nearby carriers face heavy bookings. Amtrak and Ozark Air Lines reported record call volumes and widespread demand for seats and rail travel during the peak holiday season.
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Let's Talk About Newspaper Advertising by Bob Bostick
Businessman Bob Bostick argues local newspaper advertising delivers accumulative impact and unique reach for local buyers. He traces advertising's evolution from notices to display ads and urges sustained local presence alongside regional efforts. Next week: display or classified ads?
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