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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1971

Page

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Labor Leader Out Of Touch With Members Over Wage Freeze

Washington AP Secretary of the Treasury John Connally mocks AFL CIO President Meany for opposing the 90 day wage price freeze. He says labor leaders misunderstand workers needs while Nixon seeks tax cut support from rank and file. The rift widens as union chiefs meet at AFL CIO headquarters amid widespread walkouts and a push for voluntary controls.

Washington Connally NBC Meany Nixon America Labor Afl-Cio George Shultz J.D. Hodgson Afl-Ci0 Lee Connally

Pay Policies Reversed For Teachers and Military

Washington ap Millions of state and local government workers face pay raises frozen by the Nixon wage price rent cap. The Cost of Living Council said all government employees are subject to the freeze, delaying teacher police and firefighter raises tied to contracts begun after August 15. Pentagon says military pay remains exempt, but Treasury Secretary Connally called that a mistake and said military raises are halted. The dispute prompts high level talks in Washington and abroad as AFL CIO leaders meet with presidential aides to probe the impact on workers nationwide.

Washington Nixon Cost of Living Council White House Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally Connally Pentagon NBC Today Defense Davwid M. Packard Department U.S Afl-Cio George P. Shultz Office of Management and Budget James D. Hodgson J. Curtis Counts Federal Mediation Service AFL Cio George

Nixon Seeks Backing On Peace Drive At Grand Teton

President Nixon travels to Moran Wyoming then Albuquerque and Dallas for a nationwide economic and defense push. He aims to rally support for a 20 percent gold back plan, argue devaluation fears, and frame his agenda as strengthening American defense and economy while touring the Grand Teton area and addressing the Veterans of Foreign Wars audience in Dallas.

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Federal judge weighs court imposition of white suburb merger

A federal judge signals the possibility of a court ordered merger between White Suburbs and Black school districts. The discussion centers on desegregation steps and potential governance changes as the path to integrated schooling faces judicial scrutiny.

The Quipster Wouldn't It Be Nice To Be Sure

A pithy line notes the desire for absolute certainty people chase in daily life. It contrasts certainty in trivial matters with the complexity of real-world knowledge and decision making.

Warming Trend Expected To Continue In Odessa Area

A steady warming trend continues across the Odessa region with little rainfall. The National Weather Service forecasts highs near 88 today, 84 yesterday, and 90 expected Friday under fair skies, with a lingering summer haze and only a few showers on the Upper Coast.

Odessa National Weather Service Terminal Texas Panhandle Gulf Coastal Mid Atlantic

Monkee Business Is Topic Of Suit

Los Angeles AP says David Jones former Monkees member sues his ex managers for 2 million dollars. the suit claims more than 3 million dollars were mishandled between September 22, 1967 and January 9, 1969. defendants are Lawrence Spector and Lawrence Spector Associates formerly of Beverly Hills.

Los Angeles David Jones Lawrence Spector

Delay Sought in Corpus Christi Busing Plan

The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to delay a court ordered bus program in Corpus Christi Texas affecting about 15 000 students. The department argued that Mexican American students face de jure and policy driven segregation and urged a temporary postponement while questions about the district court ruling are considered.

Washington Justice Department Supreme Court Corpus Christi Tex Adv John N. Mitchell Department Hugo L. Black Hew Griswold Norman

Sharp Tells Of Tacit Pact In Sharpstown Probe

In Austin former Texas Attorney General Waggoner Carr called the stock fraud probe a political hatchet job while testifying before a five member House committee investigating alleged misconduct in 1969 bank regulation bills backed by Sharp. Sharp testified he had a tacit understanding with Speaker Mutscher to back top market ventures in return for passage, and denied any payoff.

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