Last-Minute Bell Strike Threat Sparks Wide Labor Action
Washington AP reports Bell System moves to sweeten a contract offer to avert a planned strike by 400000 workers, amid a broader labor unrest that includes a nationwide telegraph shutdown and looming rail and postal walkouts. UTW and CWA discuss wage gaps while job rules remain disputed.
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Washington
Bell ‘Telephone System Today
Joseph A. Beirne
Afl-Cio Communications Workers of America
America
United Telegraph Workers
Afl-Cio
UTW
New
York
Bell System
Pentagon
Elmer L. Hageman
Hageman
New York Area
CWA
Western Union
Dry Area Faces Grim Drought Toll in Dust Bowl Zone
In Dalhart Texas farmers endure the worst Southwest drought since the mid 1950s. Without rain, cattle herds face mass slaughter, meat prices may rise, and credit strains grow. Rancher Harold Hogue notes his investment returns far below safe levels, warning of broader economic pressures if rains do not come.
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Southwest
Texas
Dalhart
Tex
Dust Bowl
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Nixon
Harold H. Hogue
Panhandle
Hogue
Mobile Audiological Testing Unit to Visit Mexico
A free hearing evaluation service will visit Mexico for residents aged 15 and over. To arrange testing, contact the Public Health Unit at 581 1382 or 581 1332 before Friday. The unit uses modern equipment and carries no charge for the service.
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Mexico
Public Health
Apollo 15 Countdown Runs Smooth in Practice
CAPE KENNEDY, Fia AP The launch team completed a six day countdown rehearsal for Apollo 15. The test ended on schedule at 9 34 a m EDT the planned liftoff time for July 26. NASA said it was a very good countdown test. Astronauts Scott Irwin and Worden will board the Saturn 5 for a simulated liftoff and inflight tests. Scott and Irwin plan to spend nearly three days on the moon driving a wheeled vehicle to explore mountains craters and a canyon.
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Cape Kennedy
Fia
Moon
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
David R. Scott
James B. Irwin
Alfred M. Worden
Scott
Irwin
Rural meeting debates chandelier purchase at church house
A rural community meeting in a church house discusses buying a chandelier. Midway an elderly man interrupts from the back, arguing against it, noting none can spell or play the instrument and stressing they need better lighting fixtures far more than a chandelier.
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Mile “Agin
Local Bell Office Plans for Strike Bargaining Progress
Southwestern Bell officials here expect a settlement before tomorrow’s strike deadline. If a strike occurs, supervisory staff from local and distant offices will man switchboards to keep toll calls flowing, with repairs and new installations continuing. Beil workers may honor any picket line set by Western Electric.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Philip
Buzz) Adams
Southwestern Bell
Western Electric
Western Electric Co
Adams
New Power Lines Will Soon Go Underground
Mexico City Council learned a new ruling will require all new subdivisions to have underground electrical lines. J J McNamara of Missouri Power and Light said charges apply, starting with 50 dollars the first year, then decreasing annually to end after five years.
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City of Mexico
Mexico City
Public Service Commission
J. J. McNamara
Missouri Power and Light Co
Mexico
PSC
McNamara
Cold Shoulder To Cong Plan in Vietnam Talks
The United States gives a cool reception to Hanoi and Viet Cong push for a seven point peace plan citing neutrality and possible Saigon talks. U S officials express skepticism over a coalition government and stress clarifications through negotiation. Leaders in Washington urge careful handling as Kissinger returns from Paris.
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Washington
United States
Hanoi
Paris
Saigon
State Department
Senate
Hugh Scott
Scott
U.S
North Vietnam
David K. E. Bruce
House Delays Vote On Contempt Citation For CBS
Washington AP reports House leaders will seek a judicial study before voting on a contempt of Congress citation against CBS. Speaker Carl Albert announced recommitment after a Commerce Committee recommendation, with Staggers opposing the delay citing First Amendment concerns.
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House
Washington
Columbia Broadcasting System
Carl Albert
Dokla
Harley O. Staggers
D-W.va
Commerce Committee
Staggers
Night attack at Dog Bar campground shocks Auburn
AUBURN CALIF AP A man armed with a sickle or machete hacked a man and a woman to death and wounded three others at the Dog Bar campground on the Bear River Sheriff Wayne Brown said. One wounded person recalled the attacker smiling and making animal sounds, but Brown could not confirm the description.
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Auburn
Calif
Dog Bar
Bear River
Wayne Brown
Brown
Henry Mayes Dies at 81 in Audrain County
Henry Mayes 81 of 720 W Liberty St died Monday at 1 p m at home. A retired carpenter born Sept 1 1880 in Audrain County he married Leona Potts on May 6 1915 in Fulton. Surviving are his wife a brother Ted Mayes Sand Springs Okla a sister Versa Mayes North Bend Ore a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. Funeral 10:30 a m Wednesday at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev Frank Park. burial Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-9 p m tonight at the funeral home.
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Henry Mayes
Liberty St
Mayes
Audrain County
Benjamin
Dora Hamilton Mayes
Leona Potts
Fulton
Ted Mayes
Mexico
Versa Mayes
Sand Springs
Oklo
David Smith
North Bend
Ore
Daniel Steven Mayes
Eugene
Ann Smith
Daryl Mayes
William Jewell
Red) Mayes
Beaver Dam
Porter May Take Paris Talk Post
Western White House sources say there has been discussion of David Bruce resigning as U.S. chief negotiator in Paris but no final decision. If he leaves, William Porter is named as possible replacement as Kissinger meets the President amid Viet Cong peace proposals and rumors of Habib leaving Paris.
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Kissinger
Bruce
Paris
National Broadcasting Co
Washington Post
Porter
San Clemente
Philip C. Habib
Habib
Seoul
South Vietnam
Korea
Saigon
U.S
Alegiers
Algeria
France
England
State Department
Foreign Service
Vietnam
North
South
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Pearson
Rosine
H.L. Benner
St. Charles
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Raymond Oliver
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Nielsen
Comeli ‘Appa
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Nguyen van Thieu
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Tran Thien Kheim
Ion
Pham van Dong
Henry Kissinger
California
White House
Albert
Judiciary Committee
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William F. Campbell
Fairground Ave
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Joseph Glennon
William Michael
Claude Buckman
Monroe City
Phil Campbell
Campbell
Simpson Tobacco Co
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