IMF flags U S economy woes as world markets eye stability
The International Monetary Fund warns a faltering inflation ridden U S economy remains a global sore spot. The 116 nation fund released its report for the year ending April 30 and calls for domestic stability to restore world balance. Medals for soldiers cited as marks of achievement morale and heroism with Vietnam troops earning more awards than Korea and World War II forces in some areas.
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Nixon hosts White House Labor Day dinner for union leaders
President Nixon staged a White House Labor Day dinner inviting more than 60 top union officials and their wives. The event marked a first for a sitting president and left Democratic union leaders impressed by the wine and talk.
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White House
Auto unions stall as contract deadlines loom
Detroit AP report notes the United Auto Workers face looming midnight deadlines for GM Chrysler and Ford contracts. Negotiations stalled over Labor Day weekend with little progress despite a second offer awaited from GM and Chrysler as the unions hold firm on terms.
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Florida study pays expectant mothers to sleep in lab
Dr Ismet Karacan at the University of Florida conducts a study paying pregnant women ten dollars a night to sleep in a laboratory. The aim is to analyze brain waves and sleep patterns to predict postpartum blues, with federal funding of eighty thousand dollars supporting the Psychophysiology of Sleep Laboratory project.
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Ismet Karacan
Karacan
University of Florida
Ky Reconsiders U.S. Trip After Washington Rally
Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky is examining his planned trip to the United States next month. A government spokesman said Ky has accepted an invitation to attend an Oct. 3 rally in Washington by U. S. Vietnam policy supporters, but no decision has been made on canceling the visit.
Wallace endorses peaceful defiance of desegregation orders
George Wallace told a Labor Day crowd in Prichard that Nixon broke his campaign promise to preserve neighborhood schools and urged peaceful defiance of court ordered desegregation plans. He urged parents to use freedom of choice to send children to the school of their choice as pupil registration begins Wednesday.
Miss America Pageant Opens Amid Labor Dispute
Atlantic City AP reports 50 Miss America contestants took the stage as work noises resumed after a labor dispute at Convention Hall. About 30 laborers left for higher pay, delaying preparations before the event.
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Atlantic City
Frank McCue
Texan Named Boston Archbishop By GARRISON
The Roman Catholic bishop of Brownsville Humberto Medeiros was appointed archbishop of Boston replacing the ailing Cardinal Cushings. Medeiros, 54, expressed happiness but sorrow at leaving his South Texas flock and noted no departure date. He has a history of social action and labor support in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Egypt, Israel trade ceasefire accusations amid talks
Egypt denied U S charges of violating the Middle East cease-fire and accused Israel of masking actions against Cairo. Al Ahram labeled Israel’s complaint as a trick while Tass blamed Israel for stalling talks. Israel boycotts peace talks to pressure restoring canal zone strength and cites ongoing Egyptian moves near the Suez Canal.
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Senate Debates Direct Election of President Amendment
The Senate opens debate on a Constitutional amendment to elect the president by direct popular vote. Senator Birch Bayh says 55 to 60 senators back the plan but faces a tough fight for a two thirds majority. President Nixon endorses the plan after the House approved it 339 to 70. Opponents warn the change could disrupt two party system and federalism. The proposal requires three fourths state ratification by next April for 1972 applicability.
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Fate Uncertain For Prisoners On 2 Jetliners
Western governments tapped the International Red Cross to negotiate for the 180 hostages left on two hijacked planes in Jordan. Israel declined to join the four-nation effort led by the United States, Britain, Switzerland and West Germany. Leila Khaled remains jailed in London as the PFLP ultimatum threatens to blow the planes up if demands are not met.
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Labor Secretary Meets Railroad Leaders Over Imminent Strike
Secretary of Labor James P Hodgson met with presidents of four railroad unions to avert a nationwide rail strike planned to begin at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. The discussions aim to avert disruption across the industry and protect workers and commuters.
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James D. Hodgson
West of Pecos Weather Outlook Through Wednesday
West of the Pecos region remains partly cloudy through the midweek with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers mainly over mountains. No significant changes expected. Highs 85 to 100, lows 55 to 72 tonight.
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Government study urges marijuana legalization amid crime findings
A government study reports higher violent crime rates among urban blacks and that most offenses involve black victims. It recommends legalizing marijuana for adults over 18 to restore youth respect for laws, noting no evidence of marijuana causing more dangerous drug use. The full commission did not endorse tax action.
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National Commission On the Causes and Prevention
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