Nixon Enters Critical Rail Labor Scene
Washington AP Nixon meets rail and union leaders as 10 roads face strike action. UTU walkouts idled about 65 000 workers with wider economic impact feared. Officials cite potential $50 billion GNP loss if the walkout lasts into August while negotiators resume talks.
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United Transportation Union
James D. Hodgson
Paul W. McCracken
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McCracken
General Motors
Ronald L. Ziegler
Hodgson
Congress
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Southern
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Norfolk & Western
Labor
John A. Volpe
Transportation
Council of Economic Advisers
George P. Shultz
Office of Management and Budget
George A. Lincoln
Office of Emergency Preparedness
W.J. Usery Jr
Young Lasses Bring New Era To Herald Carriers
Tammy Mackey and Kathy Nickelson, both Ottawa girls, take on a 93 paper route for the Ottawa Herald this week. They combine walking and biking to deliver, facing early teasing but optimistic about year-round work and learning to throw from a bicycle.
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Kathy Nickelson
The
Dan Mullen
Ottawa
Ottawa Herald
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Miss Nickelson
Kathy
Miss Mackey
Showalter
Nelson
the Herald
Slight Increase In School Budget Seen
Unified School District 290 plans total operating expenses of 1.515 million for the coming year, up from 1.472 million. Tax levy rises to 32.16 from 30.52. general fund up 43,659 with 41,237 for teacher raises. Administration cut by 61,864. bonds levy drops to 3.32 due to retirement. Public hearing set for 7:30 p.m. Aug 9 at the superintendent's office.
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Herald
S. Main
Santa Fe Strike Idles 10000 in region, 35000 nationwide
The United Transportation Union strike idled 2000 more in Kansas City area, 10000 in Kansas with 4000 in Topeka, and a spokesman said about 35000 workers nationwide would stay off while the walkout continues. Supervisors operate some passenger trains, but all passenger service will cease for the duration. Picket lines appear at Santa Fe yards in Kansas City and Topeka, threatening higher produce prices as the outage worsens.
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Santa Fe
Kansas
Topeka
Gil Sweet
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Union Pacific
Southwest
Sweet
California
Little Effect At Local SF Depot
Santa Fe Railroad workers’ walk-out in Ottawa has limited impact. About 35 employees including section gangs remain on duty while some trains operate with supervisory personnel. No freight buildup reported and trucking remains normal.
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Ottawa
Sam Christerson
Christerson
Apollo 15 astronauts begin dangerous Moon landing mission
Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin separated Falcon from Endeavour near Houston and prepared for a landing at the base of the Apennine Mountains. Alfred Worden remained aboard. They aimed to land at 6:15 p.m. EDT and begin a three day exploration, after a high altitude pass to ensure a safe ignition. The site features craters, boulders, and 15,000-foot peaks, with engineers adjusting the orbit to clear mountains by about 7,000 feet.
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Apennines
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Irwin
Worden
Weather county forecast shows gradual warming weekend
Mostly fair weather with a gradual warming trend through Saturday. Winds become tight and variable tonight. Low tonight in the mid 50s. High Saturday in the low 60s. Precipitation near zero tonight and five percent Saturday. Historical highs and lows noted for today, with a 0.53 inch precipitation in the last 24 hours and hourly readings ending 8 am.
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ORC meeting ends feud over Forest Park softball brawl
Ottawa Recreation Commission hailed a peaceful settlement after a July 20 fight between Black Express and Peoples National Bank players and stands. Umpire Dan Miller suffered a jaw fracture. charges were dropped as participants apologized, Moten was suspended and new rules set for managers and umpires.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa Recreation Commission
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Dan Miller
Peoples Bank
Harold Matney Jr
Tom Gleason
Jules Doty
Marty Waller
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Gleason
Willis Moten
Willie Williams
Vernell Horn
Virgil Horn
Lexie Covington
Dan
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