Foodservice wages rise plan sparks Republican worries
The National Restaurant Association warns H.R. 3744 would raise the federal minimum wage to 2.85 dollars within 30 days, index increases annually, and repeal the tip credit. The group cautions 700,000 restaurant jobs could be lost and costs rise to 3.9 billion dollars, with higher menu prices and fewer workers nationwide.
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Manu
National Restaurant Association
California
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
United States
Editorial warns against U S troop withdrawal from Korea
The piece questions President Carter's plan to pull American forces of about 38 000 from South Korea over four to five years. It argues withdrawal risks reigniting war with North Korea, cites Maj Gen John K Singlaub's warning, and notes past missteps by the State Department and the persistence of a North Korean goal to conquer the South.
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Carter
South Korea
U.S
Korea
38Th Parallel
North Korea
John K. Singlaub
Singlaub
Douglas MacArthur
United States
State Department
Excuses to avoid investing spread as market falters
AP analyst notes widespread hesitancy as inflation and high rates loom. Arthur Burns faces battles with inflation while institutions trade like a herd, dampening optimism. The piece links investor caution to Washington policy, market uncertainty, and risk aversion.
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John Cunniff
New York
Washington
Arthur Burns
Burns
Today in History June 1 1977 Highlights and Birthdays
On this date 1958 Charles de Gaulle became Premier of France. Anne Boleyn crowned queen in 1533. Kentucky and Tennessee joined the union in 1792 and 1796. Brigham Young born 1801. Leslie Howard killed 1943. Helen Keller died 1968. Nixon’s 10 years ago trip notes. Supreme Court ruling one year ago on resident aliens. Birthdays: Dean Chance and Molly Picon. Thought for today by Alexander Pope.
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Associated Press
Charles de Gaulle
France
Anne Boleyn
England
Kentucky
Tennessee
Brigham Young
Whitingham
Leslie Howard
Lisbon
London
Helen Keller
Israel
Egypt
U.S
Intrepid
Suez Canal
Richard M. Nixon
Europe
Moscow
U.S. Supreme Court
Civil Service Commission
Dean Chance
Molly Picon
Alexander Pope
Winter’s deadly toll rises in January nineteen seventy seven
The National Safety Council reports January 1977 home accident deaths up 33 percent from 1976. Fire deaths surged at least 60 percent due to gas and carbon monoxide poisoning from makeshift heating. Traffic deaths fell 10 percent as severe weather kept people home. Young people bore the heaviest losses, with most fatalities among children and young adults.
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National Safety Council
Retirement Problem Grows As Workers Retire Early
The Conference Board study finds rising numbers of U S workers forced to retire before 65. The trend raises economic and social concerns as money worries loom for retirees. About 56 percent of private sector employees lack company retirement plans.
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U.S
Conference Board
Giant kelp grows faster than any plant on earth
The giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera of California, a brown alga, is noted for extraordinary growth with some individuals reported to grow two feet per day, making it the fastest growing plant known.
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California
Earth
Carter mixed verdict as public weighs his presidency
Washington roundtable surveys show celebrities and activists cautiously praise Jimmy Carter while critiquing policies. Notables like Jesse Jackson Gloria Steinem and Muhammad Ali offer mixed views on his human rights stance and economic plans. A separate memo hints at White House shifts affecting the Customs Service amid energy and oil case concerns.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Sammy Davis Jr
Richard Nixon
Davis
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Jesse Jackson
Jackson
Dick Cavett
David Frost
Johnny Carson
Barry Jagoda
Muhammad Ali
Ali
Gloria Steinem
Griffin Bell
Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph Califano
Steinem
Robert Redford
Redford
Chavez
Theodore Bikel
Ralph Nader
Nader
White Hose
Bert Lance
Treasury
Michael Blumenthal
Customs Service
White House
Federal Energy Administration
Justice Dept
Department
Political contact list for Texas officials and offices
The item lists addresses and representatives for the Texas Senate 25th District W E Pete Snelson in Austin, Representative 69th District Dick Slack Pecos office, the State Board of Education led by M L Brockette, and Woodrow W Bean of El Paso connected to Pecos, all with Austin contact details.
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Washington
John Tower
Senate
D.C
Lloyd Bentsen Jr
Richard C. White
Rayburn
el Paso
Odessa
Bob Krueger
Cannon
del Rio
New Braunfels
San Angelo
San Antonio
Austin
W.E
Pete’’ Snelson
Capital Building
Texas
Dick Slack
Pecos
5Th & Cypress
State Board of Education
M.L. Brockette
Texas Education Agency
E. 11Th St
Woodrow W. Bean
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