Contracts Okayed By Auto Workers
The United Auto Workers ratified a three year national contract with General Motors for 415,000 workers, while tentative GM Canada and Ford Canada settlements ended corresponding strikes. The union notes 999,000 workers covered including suppliers, with wage hikes and improved benefits. Layoffs across Chrysler Ford GM due to energy shortages prompt recalls and staged returns.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers
UAW
Leonard Woodcock
Herbert Stein
Richard Cerstenberg
Reion
Chrysler
Ord
General Motors
Irving Bluestone
Gm-Canada
Toronto
Ford-Canada
U.S
Woodcock
Ford
Chrysler Corp
Stored Gasoline Dangers Cited By State Fire Marshal
State fire marshal Raymond B. Oliver warned of the dangers of stored gasoline in unvented spaces and illegal carry out containers. He urged use of approved metal cans and warned against plastic replicas and glass containers. He also cautioned against overcrowded public spaces and offered safety tips for Christmas trees and decorations.
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Raymond B. Oliver
Oliver
U.S
Solons To Probe SBA Subcontracts
A House Small Business subcommittee will investigate reports that wealthy businessmen sponsor minority firms for government contracts then profit via management fees. The probe targets SBA subcontracts possibly worth 100 to 250 million dollars of the 600 million total. The Dunn group audit found three white controllers and a single parent firm dominating four minority subcontractors in North and South Carolina.
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Washington
House
SBA
Small Business
Small Business Administration
Richmond
Thomas L. Kleppe
Kleppe
Dunn
N.C
Congress
Dunn Group
Christmas Tree Rustlers Denude Forest Areas
AP reports that black market tree rustlers strip large forest areas during the season. Snoqualmie National Forest lost about 500 firs, 15 years old, costing taxpayers roughly $1,500 in immediate damages.
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Seattle
U.S. Forest Service
Snoqualmie National Forest
Pacific Northwest
Timber Theft and Cold Franks Highlight Local Notices
Rangers report heavy tree theft losses across federal state and private lands with rustlers using concealment and high profits from small firs. Officers say robust patrols and snow impede offenders, while possible police co operation with big timber owners is noted. Separate notice confirms frankfurters remain best refrigerated in original wrappers for about two weeks.
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Clyde Ray
White River Ranger District
Washington
Rau
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Oregon
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Dunn, N.C
SSA
Palmetto Enterprises and Technical Services Inc
Columbia, S.C
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Versatile Services Inc
Claude Gilliland
Mutual of
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Mutual of Omaha
American Cancer Society
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Cobb
Rudy
Dozier
Herman
Hanks
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Ray
Newton
Poston
Royal Ave
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Garnett’s
Ouachita Parish Fair Grounds
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Monroe
Sportscraft
Mse
Mutual OF Omaha Insurance Company
Omanma, Nebraska
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Santa’s
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McGregor
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NSO
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