Telegram flood pressures for general strike in labor ranks
Labor sources report a flood of telegrams from union members urging a nationwide general strike to protest federal wage controls. AFL-CIO officials say a massive walkout is unlikely though Meat Cutters press for a convention resolution to authorize a strike of nearly 14 million members in 122 unions. Meany declines comment on the strike call and Pay Board resignations.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Afl-Cio
Labor Federation
Meat Cutters
Pat Gorman
Aflcio
George Meany
Meany
Washington
Wisconsin prison riot injures eleven inmates and staff
In Green Bay the reformatory erupted into a full scale riot Friday night as about 350 officers helped quell fires and violence. Eleven people were hurt, ten prison employees, none seriously. The 90 minute disturbance began in the cafeteria area and spread to other blocks amid tear gas and warning shots. Authorities cite rumors of guards beating inmates as a possible trigger.
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Green Bay
Wis
Don Quatsoe
Roland McCauley
Administrator of
Corrections
Quatsoe
Milwaukee Sentinel
Six Die as Car Plows Through Youngstown Sidewalk
In downtown Youngstown a car jumped a curb and rammed a crowded sidewalk, killing three instantly and three more later at South Side Hospital. Nine injured, three seriously, as James Anderson, 30, of Youngstown, was held for questioning. Betty Jones mourns her niece Letanea Williams, 12, among the victims.
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Youngstown, Ohio
Earl Williamson
Youngstown
South Side Hospital
James Anderson
Betty Jones
Letanea Williams
Jones
Egypt asks UN for Middle East talks by Dec 1
Cairo reports Egypt has asked the U N General Assembly to debate the Middle East by December 1 and to demand either a clear Israeli withdrawal from occupied Arab lands or punitive measures against Israel. Al Ahram says Egypt will seek a resolution urging Israel to accept Jarring's proposals and, if refused, will push for a UN report and an embargo on arms to Israel.
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Associated Press
Egypt
U.N. General Assembly
Middle East
Cairo
Jerusalem
Yigal Allon
al Ahram
General Assembly
Adam Malik
Indonesia
U Thant
Gunnar Jarring
United Nations
Security Council
Anwar Sadat
Israel
Suez Canal
Jarring
Assembly
Allen
Air Canada hijacking ends as crewman uses fire ax
A 64 hour air piracy drama ended when a crewman struck the armed hijacker with a fire ax as he prepared to bail out at 3000 feet. The gunman demanded 1.5 million dollars and a flight to Ireland, claimed IRA ties, and forced the Vancouver to Calgary to Great Falls leg before being subdued in Calgary. All 118 passengers were later released unharmed.
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Calgary
Alta
Air Canad
Ireland
Great Falls
Mont
Air Canada
Van
Regina
Sask
New York
Phoenix
Ariz
al Solosky
Solosky
Ottawa
Nixon Says FBI Probe Of Newsman Handled Clumsily
Washington AP President Nixon reportedly believes the FBI inquiry into CBS journalist Daniel Schorr was handled in a clumsy way. Press Secretary Ziegler said the probe targeted a potential environmental post, though Schorr claimed harassment and noted friends were questioned about him. Senate inquiry and First Amendment concerns followed statements by Sen. Ervin.
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Nixon
FBI
Washington
CBS TV
Daniel Schorr
Ronald Ziegler
Schorr
White House
Ziegler
Sam J. Ervin
Dn.c
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee On
Constitutional Rights
Ervin
Gary and Dayton Votes Shape School Funding Crisis
Gary Indiana schools failed payroll on Friday marking the first delay since 1933. Teachers agreed to continue work as Dayton Ohio voters approved a fifth time school tax increase to resume classes Monday. The Gary district awaits an emergency state legislative session for aid.
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Associated Press
Gary
Ind
Dayton
Ohio
Great Dane on New York Medicaid Card Causes Stir
A New York congressman criticizes the city health program after a Harlequin Great Dane named Mason von Lustig reportedly holds Medicaid card No. 5463603-1. Owner Evelyn Lustig says the dog was placed on the rolls to dramatize administrative laxities in the city and state federal program.
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Washington
New York City
New York
Kolger
Mason von Lustig
Evelyn H. Lustig
Mason
France to buy back 50 Mirage planes from Israel
Paris AP reports the French government will repurchase 50 Mirage warplanes that Israel paid 50 million dollars for before the 1967 six day war. The aircraft have been embargoed in France, and the repurchased planes will be used to equip the French air force.
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Paris
Israel
Bargo
France
Foreign Ministry
Virginia man awarded 430000 for railroad injuries
Oscar Collins, 61, of Manassas Virginia, was awarded 430000 in U S District Court for injuries suffered in 1961 when a locomotive threw him into the air while installing a power cable near tracks in Sanborn east of Niagara Falls Penn Central Railroad was held liable Judge John O Henderson presided the case and the judgment was entered Friday
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Buffalo
Virinia
Penn Central Railroad
Oscar Collins
Manassas
U.S. District Court
John O. Henderson
Collins
Sanborn
Niagara Falls
Pupils Arrested in Bethlehem Bomb Threats Probe
Nine high and middle school pupils were arrested in Bethlehem after a string of bomb and fire threats to area schools. An explosive device was found in a Bethlehem Central High School washroom. No bombs exploded. 16 threats reportedly received.
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Delmar
N.Y
Albany
Bethlehem
Hazard Covey
Bethlehem Central High School
Seven Teens In Durbin Depew Crash Leave One Dead
An automobile carrying seven teenagers crashed into a utility pole on Broadway in Durban Depew early today. One 16 year old, Robert Wright of Depew, died, four others were in critical condition and the rest were injured. Police reported the victim and condition of the survivors.
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Buffalo
Durban Depew
Robert Wright
Depew
Broadway
Rochester to Get First Payment for Southeast Loop Renewal
New York state announced a first progress payment of 2,809,690 to the City of Rochester for the Southeast Loop urban renewal project. The 3,305,518 capital grant covers a 59.9 acre site with housing for all income levels, commercial facilities, a park, and off street parking.
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New York
State of
Rochester
Southeast Loop
Charles J. Urstadt
Actress Sandy Duncan to Leave UCLA After Eye Surgery
Los Angeles AP reports actress Sandy Duncan, star of a Funny Face TV comedy, is likely to be discharged from UCLA Medical Center this weekend after undergoing an eye operation.
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Los Angeles
Sandy Duncan
Ucla Medical Center
Nixon orders over half troop pullout speedup from Vietnam
President Nixon announced a more than 50 percent acceleration of U.S. troop withdrawals from Vietnam, with 45,000 more servicemen to leave in December and January, reducing presence to about 139,000. He warned a possible intensification of bombing on Laos routes while stressing progress and the aim to maintain negotiating leverage.
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Washington
Nixon
U.S
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodian War Front Echoes as Kumlong Falls to North Vietnam
Cambodian soldiers abandoned Kumlong after a 19 day siege by North Vietnamese forces. Survivors fled in small groups with many wounded left behind. Radio communications to Phnom Penh were cut during fighting near the government transmitter. Tanks at the capital fuel depot reportedly set on fire. The retreat began around 1 a.m. with reinforcements nearby.
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Phnom Penh
Kumlong
Saigon
Am Rong
Rumlong
Wage-Price Freeze Ends Tonight With Flexible Guidelines
Washington AP reports the wage and price freeze ends tonight and will be replaced by flexible guidelines aimed at halving inflation. New rules allow life insurance premiums to rise, servicemen receive a 15 percent pay raise, and some federal workers and low earners escape controls. Auto industry gains potential wage increases without prior approval, while large agreements face rollbacks if excessive. Retailers must display freeze ceilings on top selling items, and IRS districts will handle exemptions appeals.
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Washington
Nixon
Federal Register
Cost of Living Council
Pay Board
Construction Industry Stabilization Board
Price Commission
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Senate Okays $800 Personal Tax Exemption In 1972
The Senate, in day one of floor debate on a $1.5 billion tax cut bill, backed an $800 personal income tax exemption next year, replacing the administration’s $750 plan. The vote 40 to 37 signals broader relief for individuals as Sen. Wallace Bennett cautioned the cost would rise, with $2.9 billion added in one day and more to come.
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Senate
Washington
Wallace F. Bennett
Ratah
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