Philadelphia Teachers Strike Enters Second Round Over 18,000 Upset
Philadelphia public school teachers strike for a second time in four months after failing to reach a contract. The walkout affects 260,000 students as talks with the Board of Education stall over salaries and a longer work day. The board seeks injunctions while the union demands higher raises and fringe benefits.
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Philadelphia
Common Pleas Court
D. Donald Jamieson
Frank Sullivan
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers
Board of Education
Massillon Strikes Spread as Talks Fail in 6 Day Walkout
Massillon Ohio sees teachers and street workers join ongoing strikes. After nearly ten hours, a meeting between city officials, the school board, and the Massillon Education Association ended without agreement in the six day teachers strike. Mayor Ross expressed cautious optimism as negotiations halted. Street workers from AFSCME walked out Saturday night, rejecting a 5.5 percent raise and seeking the 7.5 percent level already offered to police and firefighters.
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Massillon
Ohio
Massillon Education Association
American Federation of State
Ross
Jury selection begins in Watergate trial case
Washington AP reports the Watergate case opens with seven men on trial for breaking into the Democratic National Committee. The high profile proceedings may last three months with 1 000 jurors summoned, and possible testimony from White House and Republican figures amid ongoing denials of involvement.
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Democratic Party
White House
Nixon
Democratic National Committee
Washington
Watergate Complex
Republican Party
Laird Sets 6 Month Draft Total at About 5,000
Secretary Melvin Laird testifies to Congress that the Pentagon plans to draft 5,000 men before induction authority ends next June 30. March calls may reach 2,500, with about 1,000 drafted monthly for the following three months. No January or February calls issued.
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Washington
Melvin R. Laird
Congress
Pentagon
House Armed Services Committee
Laird
OSU Band to March in Nixon Inaugural Parade
The Ohio State University Marching Band has accepted an invitation to join President Nixon's inaugural parade in Washington on January 20. The invitation was announced by the 1973 Inaugural Committee this weekend in Columbus Ohio.
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Columbus Ohio
Ohio State University
Nixon
Washington
Baer quintuplets show steady progress in Evanston
The Baer quintuplets born Friday to Mr and Mrs James Baer of Northbrook are reported fine with father calm. Thomas Allen first born, once respiratory troubled, is fed orally and given oxygen rarely. The twins and triplets Elizabth Douglas Edward Leslie and Vickie moved to Evanston Hospital from Highland Park Hospital, as Lynn Baer recovers from labor.
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Evanston, Ill
Baer
Evanston Hospital
Thomas Allen
James Baer
Northbrook
Elizabeth
Douglas Edward
Leslie
Vickie
Highland Park Hospital
Evanston
Highland Park
Lynn
Melvin Cohen
Fertility Institute, Ltd
Preparation H Provides Quick Relief for Rectal Itch and Swelling
An advertisement touts Preparation H as a superior treatment for hemorrhoidal itching and inflammation. It claims rapid relief for hours, shrinking of swollen tissues, and soothing lubricating protection without stinging, available as ointment or suppository. Tests cited include doctors in New York City, Washington DC, and a Midwest Medical Center.
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New York City
Washington, D.C
Midwest Medical Center
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Mark Ross
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Buster Brown
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Sam Barter
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E. State St. Trenton
OSU
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