Strike Likely As Teamsters Readied Weekend Vote
In Chicago the Teamsters prepared for a nationwide strike vote after union negotiators rejected a revised economic package from trucking industry representatives. President Frank Fitzsimmons briefed about 600 local leaders but did not present a contract proposal to take back for a vote.
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Usery
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Albert Fenner
Chicago Truck Drivers and Warehouse Workers
Ford Urges Universal Vaccination Against Swine Flu
President Ford proposes a nationwide vaccination drive to shield Americans from a potential swine flu epidemic. He requests $135 million to secure vaccines and expand health services with plans for compulsory access but a modest fee for adults, citing 12 cases this year and warnings of a fall winter outbreak. The initiative aims to immunize all ages, especially under 50, to prevent a severe epidemic.
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America
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United States
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Superkids
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Jerry Johnson
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Plano
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PSHS Metal Trades Unique
Plano Senior High School offers a distinctive metal trades program where juniors and seniors learn by doing in a factory like shop Belanger directs the class as students build tools for the maintenance department and for public orders free of charge with voluntary VICA contributions The program features advanced equipment and a two year enrollment with emphasis on safety math and blueprint reading
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Pam Troboy
Ed Belanger
Belanger
VICA
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Metal Trades
Plano
Williams High School
LTV
Mike Newman
Superkid Scheduled By NELDA WHITEHEAD
The Lung Association formerly The Christmas Seal Society relies on Christmas seal sales for most funding. Dallas based public relations and financial director Phyliss Brannon notes a shift in fundraising strategy.
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Nelda Whitehead
Lung Assn
Phyliss Brannon
Dallas
Burglaries Reported by PD Rise in March
Police report continued burglary surge with five incidents on Tuesday including three motor vehicles and two residences. Authorities urge vigilance as thefts persist across the city and nearby areas.
Investigation Starts Into Missing County Records In Texas
A federal grand jury in San Antonio has opened another probe into Duval County to uncover what happened to records tied to a 1972 investigation that led to indictments. Separately, Plano civic efforts raise funds for lung disease awareness with a "Superkid" event aimed at youths ages six to eighteen.
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Duval County
Plano
Plano Jaycees
Alan J. Johnson
Westminister
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Grandview
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Fort Worth
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