Economic recession spurs social ills and crime rise
Across multiple cities social scientists link recession to higher mental and physical illness and greater crime costs. They argue state measures to create jobs may avert these outcomes, noting police walkouts and public sector strife shape political debate on workers' rights and social welfare.
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American Psychological Association
Dock strike continues over Soviet grain load in New Orleans
Longshoremen's boycott against loading 5000 tons of wheat aboard the Anna Mat Reserve bound for the Soviet Union persists with ILA Local 1418 leader Alfred Chittenden saying workers were told not to load. A federal court order to compel loading is expected to be sought by the New Orleans Steamship Association as the port handles the first Russian-bound grain since the start of the boycott.
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Right to strike remains unlikely in near term
U S lawmakers voiced skepticism about enacting government worker strike rights this year due to public opposition to police and teacher walkouts. House committees weigh bills to let postal and state local employees strike only after mediation, with contingents foreseeing a future law to curb wildcat actions and extend National Labor Relations Act protections.
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Charles H Wilson
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House Postal Subcommittee
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Frank Thompson Jr
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Forest fire near containment in Sequoia National Forest
California's largest forest fire of the season in Sequoia National Forest consumed 15,200 acres over six days. About 1,000 firefighters forged lines around 60 percent containment as crews begin releasing personnel. damage totals rise to 2880000 and costs to 780000. Seventeen firefighters reportedly injured amid dry, windy conditions with aircraft delivering retardant.
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Porterville
Calif
California
Sequoia National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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