10 CENTS AN HOUR Effects Uncertain In Trucker Lockout
Hundreds of U S trucking firms vow a nationwide lockout amid Teamsters talks. Federation leaders say 65 percent of long distance haulers will halt operations, with wage disputes and fringe benefits widening the rift. Some regions report partial shutdowns while others brace for broader impacts on essentials.
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Trucking Employers, Inc
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U S acknowledges antipersonnel bombs dropped on North Vietnam
A US military spokesman confirmed a report by six Quaker aid workers that US planes used CBU cluster bombs in North Vietnam. The bombs release about 800 smaller bomblets aimed to cut people rather than destroy buildings. The Quaker group urged scrutiny of civilian casualties from the bombing.
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Quaker Action
U.S. State Department
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Chuckle Only Successful Men Admit Theyre Self Made
A concise saying notes that humor and pride collide as successful men acknowledge their own efforts and independence. It playfully questions whether self made status is truly earned or perceived.
Apollo 1 findings force delays in moon program
CAPE KENNEDY AP America faces further delay in its man to the moon effort to fix design and engineering failures revealed by a blue ribbon board. The eight member panel cited numerous wiring and life support issues and recommended major overhauls including quick escape hatch and fewer combustible items. House and Senate committees urged NASA and contractors to correct the deficiencies as investigations continue.
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Chinese Leaders At Liu Face New Mao Assaults
AP reports Mao Zedong backed by a 6-5 vote of the CCP Politburo standing committee steps up attacks on Liu Shao-chi. Liu cited with eight crimes and traitor charges as Mao appears to push to seize party and state control. Corroborating dispatches from Peking cite the Politburo vote in Mao’s favor.
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Liu Shao-chi
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Ratification Still Needed In Nation's first TV radio strike ends
Negotiators reached a tentative settlement in the nations first radio and television strike state limits for AFTRA signatories with ABC CBS and NBC. Pickets remained outside NBC Rockefeller Center as terms await a union vote. The motion picture Academy Award show amid broadcast uncertainty. The strike began March 29 and 18 000 members walked out over pay and extra duties for local newscasters.
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American Federation of Radio and Television Artists
ABC
CBS
NBC
Ouany
Rockefeller Center
New York City
Ralph C. Patterson
AFTRA
John Daly
Fran Allison
Ed McMahon
Latin Meeting Funds Accord On Common Market
Latin American foreign ministers after eleven hours of bargaining agreed to move toward a common market for the region's 230 million people. They aimed to smooth the path to the summit of chiefs of state opening in Punta del Este Uruguay. The talks set a framework for economic integration and industrial development while Washington resisted preferential treatment demands and pushed a 15 year timeline.
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Uruguay
Latin America
U.S
United States
Johnson
LBJ To Fly South For Talks
President Johnson heads to South America for a nine nation summit at Punta del Este Uruguay. Officials say the talks aim to build support for long term hemispheric development projects with impact unlikely before the 1970s. He departs at 11 p.m. EST from Dulles for a 10 hour nonstop flight to Montevideo, then a 90 mile helicopter transfer to the conference site.
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Johnson
South America
Punta del Este
Uruguay
Dulles International
Virginia
Uuruguayan
Montevideo
FCC considers crackdown on chaotic Citizens Band radio
Washington AP The Federal Communications Commission weighs stricter rules for Citizens Band licensing amid chaotic conditions with 750000 licensees and 2.6 million transmitters. FCC actions include 4500 notices and 350 proceedings to revoke licenses, plus fines rising 25 percent. Walkie talkies used by children lack licenses, while amateur operators face tough exams.
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The
Federal Communications Commission
Citizens Radio Service
FCC
Hyde
Middletown Sees Record High Amid Mild Week Outlook
A weather summary notes a cool night with upper 30s temps and possible frost in low areas. Tuesday will be sunny and cool with a high near 60, while Wednesday turns partly cloudy and warmer. The rest of the week trends warmer than normal with a late cooling, after yesterday’s all time April high of 84. Overnight low 54, rainfall 0.01 inch, 11 am temp 54.
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