River Rat's Missouri Employers Disapprove Of Work Stoppage
INDEPENDENCE Mo AP J W Edwards a leader in a truck drivers protest is on leave of absence but his employer says they disapprove of any work stoppage The Jenkins father and son operators of J J Truck Leasing say Edwards has caused calls about his job since news of his leadership emerged They paid him 2758 for two months driving but he abandoned his rig and later called for a nationwide trucking shutdown They plan to confer with Edwards before deciding on firing or readmitting him The IRS has asked a lien on Edwards earnings until about 69 in back taxes is paid The Jenkins warn of a trucking crisis if a major shutdown occurs Mexico MO Ledger December 13 1973
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United States
Lax City Health Workers Punished After Probe
ST. LOUIS AP Fifteen employees in the St. Louis Division of Health were disciplined after an investigation into reports they were lax in duties. Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Helen Bruce said salaries were suspended or reduced for these workers, eight others were reprimanded, and the severe penalty included about a $1000 annual salary cut for Thomas J. Bond.
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Thomas J. Bond
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
River Rat Leads Pennsylvania Truck Stop Protest
J W Edwards known as River Rat coordinates truck driver walkout from a north central Pennsylvania truck stop turned headquarters. He says independents join a protest against high fuel prices and adverse rules, claiming broader support than Teamsters head Fitzsimmons. Edwards, 37, reports low earnings and a big phone bill while on a 30 day leave to push the action.
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Kansas City
Overland Park
States cut truck speed limits to 55 mph or lower
An Associated Press survey shows twenty states set daytime truck speeds at 55 mph or less on major roads to save fuel during the energy crunch. Twenty two states keep higher limits, while Nevada has no statewide cap. The list of lowering states includes Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, with several others having precrisis 55 mph or lower limits.
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Mexicoan Crashes Into Horse On Highway 54
A horse owned by Jerry Lindsay of Louisiana was killed when it ran onto Highway 54 east of West Georgia Street, striking a 1965 Plymouth driven by William Floyd DeBlois of Mexico. The car suffered extensive damage, with the windshield and windows shattered. State Trooper Don Bizzelli noted the incident followed an open gate releasing the horses.
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William Floyd DeBlois
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DeBlois
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Louisiana Boy Asks Bond's Help
A 13 year old eighth grader from Louisiana Junior High wrote Governor Bond asking help with a troublesome principal after stating he would punch the principal. The boy’s mother heard of the letter but did not want the family name published. Bond replied with an autographed photo.
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Jefferson City
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Christopher S. Bond
Bond
Louisiana Junior High
Prison Job May Grant Man's Wish
Des Moines Iowa AP Gov Robert Ray proposes prison work for 39 year old convict Bobby Ferguson who asked for a life term stating prison is his home Ferguson has 18 prior convictions and is serving a 10 year robbery term at the Iowa State Penitentiary Ray says he can commute or pardon but not extend sentences and suggests employment at the penitentiary to help him stay close to authorities and potentially rejoin outside life.
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Iowa
Robert Ray
Bobby Ferguson
Iowa State Penitentiary
Ferguson
Town Women’s Reformatory
Rockwell City
Ray
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