New York Transit Strike Talks End Amid Row Over Demands
The Transit Workers union led by Michael J. Quill pushed for a 32 hour week six weeks vacation and retirement at half pay after 25 years plus pay raises. Negotiations collapsed as Quill reduced demands by 80 percent leaving 20 percent of an 144 million package. The NY Transit Authority offered 25 million. The dispute raised questions about union leverage and public impact.
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New York
Michael J.quill
Transit Workers Union
Sill
New York Transit Authority
Quill
Todays Quip The bigger the author the smaller the words
A concise quip notes that larger authors tend to use smaller words in their writing. The remark plays on scale of authorship and language choice within a witty observation.
Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle
A crossword grid with clues across and down plus a cryptoquote puzzle. The sample includes hints about code letters replacing letters and a quotation about truth and personal ownership. The page lists multiple clue groups and a short quoted message.
Dear Abby column on manners and marriage advice
A standard Dear Abby column features readers asking about social norms at work, gender appearance confusion, and marital choices. Advice suggests avoiding assumptions about gender, and cautions against pressuring adult children, while noting beauty can hinder lasting relationships and recommending counseling resources.
GOP May Ignore Senate Prospects
The piece analyzes 1960s Senate races with Republicans assessing gains and targets. It notes Democrats hold 68 seats to 32, with 21 up in 1966. Possible targets include Oregon’s Maurine Neuberger and seats held by Metcalf, Sparkman, Bass, Harris, Douglas, McNamara and others. Charles Percy joins GOP bid for Douglas seat.
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Washington
UPI
United States Senate
House
Senate
Johnson
Oregon
Maurine Neuberger
Mark Hatfield
Lee Metcalf
Montana
John J. Sparkman
Alabama
Ross Bass
Tennessee
Fred R. Harris
Oklahoma
Henry Bellman
Illinois
Michigan
Paul H. Douglas
D-Ill
Pat McNamara
D-Mich
Frank B. Morrison
John G. Tower
R-Tex
Milward L. Simpson
R-Wyo
Leverett Saltonstall
Rmass
Edward Brooke
Polls and loyalties hover as Humphrey faces Kennedy challenge
United Press International reports a Gallup poll could test public support for Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey amid Kennedy’s looming bid in 1972. The piece notes Johnson plans to bolster his chosen successor with more Asia trips, while staffers like Valenti may accompany Humphrey on tours to gauge impact.
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Dr. Gallup
Hubert Horatio Humphrey
Humphrey
White House
Asia
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Johnson
LBJ
Atlantic City
Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
HHH
Jack Valent
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Garner
Charley Hand
FDR
Valenti
Gallup
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Daily Crossword
Zola
Teary
Frances Burnett
NASA
Say “Iola
Dan
Oriental
Axyclbaaxa Longfellow
Elbe
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Abby
Retail Clerks Association
Imogene
Troy
J. B. Trainer
GOP
Jack Foster
By Lyle Wilson
United Press International
Bie
Mia
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