Meany Blasts Ford Vetoes in Republican Era Record
AFL-CIO President George Meany denounced seven years of Republican leadership alleging recession high unemployment inflation and the largest U.S. budget deficit to date. He delivered the blistering attack amid a public policy critique in Washington.
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URW planning boycott against Firestone tied to labor strike
United Rubber Workers leaders plan an international boycott of Firestone products starting May 6 as negotiations stall on a new three year master contract for about 60 000 workers. The move follows weekend talks with federal mediators and gains from international labor support including the Japanese Union. The AFL CIO and UAW prepare informational picketing in seven U S cities and Toronto while leaders meet with the International Federation of Chemical and General Workers in Geneva.
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Safari baboon escape at Kings Island nears end
Kings Island faces a baboon escape crisis as 7 of 50 escapees are recaptured. Twelve baboons sit in a tree near the reserve while one remains unlocated. Park GM Ed McHale says captured baboons will be sold back to their dealer and the park will swap for new animals. The park will still open for preview weekends for a month.
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Franjieh Resigns Under Pressure in Lebanon Crisis
Lebanon's Christian President Suleiman Franjieh steps down amid Muslim and internal pressure as parliament readies to elect a successor. Radio Beirut claims an immediate constitutional amendment allows rapid successor selection, while factions seek Assad/Syria assurances amid ongoing civil conflict.
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Boston Peace March Ends Amid Bomb Threats And Vandalism
After tens of thousands marched in Boston's Procession Against Violence a wave of false bomb threats and stone throwing followed. No arrests or injuries were reported though windows were shattered at a Jamaica Plain church and several sites received warnings. A courthouse wing was evacuated but no bombs were found. The Real Paper reported a letter signed by the Samuel Melville Jonathan Jackson Unit for Prison Reform claiming responsibility for the courthouse bombing, a claim not yet verified by police.
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Weather Outlook for Middletown Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight in Middletown with potentially heavy bursts. Lows fall into the mid 40s to mid 50s as the system moves through the area.
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Licensing Fight Over Skateboarding at Carson Elementary
Principal David Petzel at Carson Elementary imposes a schoolyard licensing rule after watching up to 30 skateboarders at once. The policy limits access to the paved recreation area, making 7 skaters ineligible without a license. The town, unincorporated in Columbia River area, relies on the school surface as the only smooth area besides a highway.
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Governor Rhodes Seeks VW Deal As Ohio Site Contender
Governor Rhodes said VW has not picked a site but he is acting as go between to lure the plant to Ohio. He cited potential incentives of 5 million for Brook Park renovation and tax relief bills, with VW indicating they want state mediation. He noted talks involve VW officials, state leaders, and local governments, and the plant could employ 5,000 to 10,000 workers.
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Mayor's sons among youths charged in marijuana case
Fourteen youths including two sons of Columbus Mayor Tom Moody-Trent faced juvenile court in Scioto County after marijuana possession charges. The group camped at Shawnee State Park near Portsmouth when officers arrested them. other charged include Allen Budlong of Worthington and Scott Stirgwall of Columbus. Proceedings were scheduled for June 7.
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