Minimum wage fight highlighted by a Maryland worker
At $87 a week the article follows Mrs. Stotler of Maryland and Mrs. Kinder of Hagerstown as AFL-CIO pushes for a higher federal minimum wage beyond Carter's $2.50 an hour. The piece contrasts personal hardship with broader labor goals, noting upcoming raises and the daily strain of rent, bills, and scarce recreation.
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Carter nominates private think tank official as deputy arms chief
President Carter said he would nominate Suren Keeny Jr., 52, an official of the MITRE Corp in McLean Virginia, to be deputy director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. The report notes Keeny works for a private think tank above poverty level and also mentions a declaration for a fair minimum wage signed by Mrs Stofler and George Meany.
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Quebec Language Bill Sparks Bitter Quebec English Clash
The Quebec government introduced a controversial language bill aiming to make French nearly the only language in the province. It retains a rule that newcomers send their children to French schools and requires public bodies to operate in French, with limited English court proceedings if all parties agree. English minority leaders warn of possible extinction of English speaking population amid nationalist pressure from Parti Quebecois loyalists.
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