UMW Strikers Press Non-Union Mines in Appalachia
In Charleston West Virginia union negotiators report progress while about 160 000 United Mine Workers strike efforts intensify to close non union mines in Appalachia. UMW officials praise movement after a Washington bargaining session adjourned for the day.
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Charleston
W.va
United Mine Workers
Appalachia
UMW
Sam Church
Washington
Church
Arnold Miller
West Virginia
Miller
Meany Wins Re-Election Unopposed As AFL-CIO President
George Meany, 83, seeks a 12th two year term as AFL-CIO president at the union convention in Los Angeles. He faces no formal opposition despite minority grumbling, with supporters noting his health and continued work. William Winpisinger of the Machinists voices criticism, while Albert Zack comments on Meany's enduring leadership.
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Los Angeles
Ol’ Man River
George Meany
American Labor Movement
Afl-Cio
Machinists Union
William Winpisinger
Meany
Albert Zack
Beirut clashes as Christians protest newspaper suspension
In Beirut protesters from the Christian community held a general strike and erected street barricades. Explosions and sporadic machine gun fire were reported while Syrian troops, in steel helmets, positioned antiaircraft guns in key squares and intersections as Christian youths burned tires, creating dense smoke over the city.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Farmers Rally Across 30 States Demand Higher Prices
Thousands of farmers drove tractors pickups and go carts to weekend rallies in 30 states with Georgia at Atlanta claiming 17 000 participants and Topeka Kansas reporting 5 000. The nationwide farm strike called for December 14 by American Agriculture aims to halt farm equipment purchases. officials weigh impact without broad farmer participation.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
State Patrol
Georgia
Topeka
Kan
State Capitol
American Agriculture
Bob Bergland
Vance Visits Jordan to Press Cairo Peace Talks Invite
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance arrived in Amman to urge King Hussein to send a representative to the Cairo Israel Egypt talks. Officials noted optimism after Vance’s Israel visit as Dayan forecast progress and Sadat considered a possible separate peace if results lag.
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Barry Schweid
Associated Press
Amman
Jordan
Cyrus R. Vance
King Hussein
Cairo
Israel
Egypt
Vance
Jerusalem
Abdul Halim Khaddam
Damascus
Hafez Assad
Baghdad Radio
Iraq
Menahem Begin
Hussein
Assad
U.S. State Department
Moshe Dayan
Anwar Sadat
Dry Weather Aids Snyder with Mild Weekend Temperatures
Weather summary reports clear skies and warm trends for Snyder. Temperatures rise from 43 to 75 across the period with no precipitation and temperatures near 30 to mid-40s in varied zones.
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Snyder
Big Bend
Santa's Plane Scheduled for Snyder Arrival This Saturday
Santa Claus plans a pre Christmas visit to Snyder with Jake Amato piloting Airtrax Air Taxi. He lands at Winston Field at 11 a.m. Saturday and will distribute candy to children. A police escort will take him to downtown where he will greet youngsters and pose for photos at 2 p.m. outside the Texas Electric Service Co. office.
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Santa Claus
Snyder Shopping Center
Sid Brooks
Bill Brooks
Peach St
SDN
Snyder
Chamber of Commerce
Santa
Jake Amato
Airtrax
Winston Field
Texas Electric
Retirement Law Upheld By Court
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that the federal age discrimination law does not shield about 11 million workers from forced retirements before 65. The majority says the act aims to promote hiring older workers, not block pre-65 forced retirements under pre statute pension plans.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall
William J. Brennan
Congress
House
Senate
Harris Mc
Pierce Reappointed Health Officer By Scurry County Commission
County commissioners reappoint Dr. Robert B. Pierce as county health officer after County Judge Preston Wilson said Pierce agreed to serve again. Bids on three agency tennis courts were opened with the lowest bid at 279000 dollars, about 60000 above estimates, as City County and Snyder Public Schools pursue a joint project planning effort.
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Scurry
Robert B. Pierce
Preston Wilson
Pierce
Snyder Public Schools
Snyder School Board
Lady Churchill Dies At Age 92 In London
Lady Spencer Churchill widow of Sir Winston Churchill died at her London home from a heart attack at 92. Her grandson Winston Churchill announced the death saying she was lunching with her secretary when she was stricken. She had been in ill health for years and had retreated into seclusion since 1965.
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London
Spencer Churchill
Britain
Winston Churchill
Clementine
Drainage Problem Tops City Agenda
A Park Place Addition drainage issue leads Snyder City Council to meet at 6 p.m. in city hall council room. Items include selling a 1971 International garbage truck, Round Top Road lighting, and bids for a three agency tennis court project. J L Moore plans 50 single family homes west of Towle Memorial Park and Houston Avenue. Highland Industries reps discuss water plant construction.
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City Hall
Round Top Road
J.L. Moore
Park Place Addition
Houston Avenue
Towle Memorial Park
Moore
Highland Industries
Clean Case Of Theft At Oilfield Doghouse Unit
Deputies report a theft of about 190 dollars worth of clean clothes from a Well-Tech oilfield doghouse unit one mile north of the Ponderosa Motel. Boots coveralls gloves pants and shirts were taken. A separate report notes two dozen starter boxes stolen from a West 30th Street greenhouse.
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Ponderosa
Well
Pat Smith
West 30Th St
Looted Toys Replaced as Christmas Spirit Surges
Fire department reports about 40 thousand dollars in donations and toys after a burglary last Wednesday night. A dozen teenagers were found among wrecked toys while a large theft prompted broad community support from Bechtel Mattel Macy’s and San Francisco Giants. Mayor Moscone praised the outpouring as a powerful response to the crime.
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Dr. Seuss
Dan McDermott
California
Bechtel
Mattel Toys
Warner Ward Leasing Co
Macy’s
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Churchill
Snyder City
Terry LeBlanc
Terry
LeBlanc
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McDermott
George Moscone
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