Copper Workers Fight Eight Month Strike In Utah
Magna Utah QUPD reports a long copper strike idle ing 39 000 workers across five states as talks stalled at Kennecott Anaconda Phelps Dodge and ASARCO. Union leaders urge unity while fearing mass layoffs if wage demands trigger cuts amid mediation efforts.
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Magna
Utah
QUPD
Salt Lake Valley
Ronald Lawson
Kennecott
Anaconda ,Copper Corp
Phelps Rodge
American Smelting and Refining Co
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Irvin Allen
Allen
Hoffa Pension Talk Sparks Teamsters Pension Plan
Teamsters sources report the union plans a $75,000 yearly pension for imprisoned former President Jimmy Hoffa and a lifetime title of President Emeritus. Hoffa reportedly seeks a $1 million lump settlement. Hoffa resigned last month to bolster parole prospects from Lewisburg Prison.
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Miami Beach
UPD
Teamsters
Jimmy Hoffa
Hoffa
Lewisburg
Frank E
Fitzsimmons Warns Of Possible US Financial Collapse
Teamsters Union President Frank E. Fitzsimmons warned at the 21 million member Teamsters convention that the nation could face another crash like 1929 or a deep recession. He criticized government inaction on housing pollution tax loopholes and unemployment while noting wage restraint on labor but not on management. He mentioned his $100 000 salary and an upcoming $25 000 raise amid talks of emeritus title.
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Jim Moriarty
Salt Lake City
Kennecott
Bingham
Moriarty
Allen
Ron
Fitzsimmons
Teamsters
Miami Beach
Thomas E. Flynn
UPD
Teamsters Union
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
Nixon
America
Jimmy Hoffa
Recruits at Parris Island Hospitalized After Intense Drill
At Parris Island South Carolina officials report 39 Marine recruits are in hospital with a kidney illness linked to heavy exercise. Capt. M. R. Arnold says the men are in good condition and will stay for observation. Three drill instructors were reassigned pending investigation into overexertion.
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Parris Island
S. C
UPI
Marine Training Center
M. R. Arnold
Arnold
Boat Accident Takes 2 Lives in Snake River
Clarkston Washington reported a fatal boat accident on the Snake River south of town. Connie Sue Town 21 and her 10 month old daughter Diana are believed drowned after a 14 foot wooden boat capsized following engine failure. Lee Town 24 and owner Pat Maxwell escaped. Officials say the craft struck a marina pier, then capsized in current. Search for the two missing continues.
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Clarkston
Wash
UPI
Connie Sue Town
Diana
Snake River
Here
David Barnes
Dechenes Marina
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USC
Farragut
Lida G. Hensley
Universal Life Church, Inc
Kirby J. Hensley
Corp
Union
United Auto Workers
Leonard Woodcock
Woodcock
U.S
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