No Progress In Train Strike Talks
Washington reports stalled contract talks between the United Transportation Union and railroads with no clear plan for a nationwide strike. A federal mediator noted low likelihood of a general walkout, though selective disruptions on certain lines remain possible. Negotiators agreed to reconvene Saturday at 11 am as UTU workers face a five day potential strike.
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UPI
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UTU
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Congress
Jobless total falls but inflation climbs in Feb report
Washington reports February unemployment at 5.8 percent down from 6.0 amid gains in teen and part time joblessness. Total employment fell 825000 as civilian labor force dropped 500000, while wholesale prices rose nine tenths of a percent the steepest since July 1953, signaling inflation not yet under control. Labor and Treasury officials call mixed signals, noting a quicker economy but no tax-cut plan.
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UPI
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Labor Department
Labor
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Treasury
John B. Connally
Nixon
Connally
Harold Goldstein
U S Firms Indicted Over Obscene Government Report
Three publishing firms and four officers were indicted in San Diego and Dallas on charges of mailing obscene materials. The case concerns the illustrated 352 page report The Commission on Obscenity and Pornography issued Sept 30 and sold since at $5.50, with about 5,000 copies bought.
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UPD
Neve
Khay
San Diego
Tallas
John W. Mitchell
Commission On
Justice Department
Greenleaf Classics Inc
Reed Enterprises Inc
Library Service Inc
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Greenleaf Classics
Library Service
Earl Kemp
Shirley R. Wright
David O. Thomas
Nixon
Senate
Tear Gas Backing Senate Debate on Chemical Weapons
Washington UPI reports Secretary Rogers defended a restrained use of tear gas and chemical agents amid Senate scrutiny of a 1925 Geneva pact. He pressed ratification with a reservation to retaliate against gas or germ attacks but opposed using biological toxins. The discussion touched on broader drug and obscenity indictments, and presidential stance amid opposition from lawmakers and public groups.
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UPI
William P.t
Rogers
Senate
Renty
Nixon
D. I
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D-Ark
Stuart Symington
D-Ma
Henry A. Rissinger
Symington
Rogers Hau
Fislbright
Jacob Wavils
R-N.y
United States
Foreign Relations Committee
American Legion
American Chemical Society
Panel Okays Fund for SST
Washington reports the House Transportation Subcommittee backed funding for the supersonic transport project, approving up to 250 million for the last three months of fiscal 1971 and signaling continued government support while critics warn of environmental and cost risks. Budget details show estimated costs around 1.6 billion to date, with private industry set to take on production.
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UPE
House
Nixon
Senate
Tne
Appropriations Subcommittee
Ihour
Sidney R. Yates
Congress
Subcommittee
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