Pay dispute explodes into Britain's election campaign
In London an error over miners pay calculations affects 269000 coal workers sparking Labour charges that Prime Minister Heath misled the country. The Pay Board found vacation pay inflated miners wages relative to others, possibly adding three pounds weekly. Heath urged unity to end industrial strife as protesters confronted him at Exeter. Harold Wilson attacked inflation and government funding.
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Code word given in ransom for Atlanta newsman kidnap
Atlanta Constitution editor John R. Murphy says his captors from the American Revolutionary Army will use a code word to signal ransom payment of 700000 dollars. Murphy states the group left a tape with a released transcript and vows guerrilla action but no immediate harm. He notes the ransom should be in mixed bills and delivered via a random call to an Atlanta contact.
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Wallace seeks third term as Alabama governor
Gov George C Wallace announces candidacy for an unprecedented third term promising to help all Alabamians attain the American dream. He speaks from a wheelchair noting no health details, as aides hint at campaign programs ahead of the May 7 Democratic primary.
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Harlow portrays GOP Watergate impact as minor stress
Presidential Counselor Bryce Harlow told a closed door meeting of congressional aides that the Republican party faces normal political stress and that Watergate is a minor factor in recent election reverses. He described the GOP losses in Pennsylvania and Michigan as part of routine tensions and urged aides to stay confident.
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