Postal strike looms as union rejects three year pact
The National Letter Carriers Association rejects a three year contract by 43 percent, risking a nationwide postal strike. The rejection may prompt renegotiations via the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and could trigger a walkout if talks stall beyond five to fifteen days.
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Washington
National Letter Carriers Association
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
U.S. Postal Service
Letter Carriers
Postal Service
J. Joseph Vacca
Vacca
William F. Bolger
James T. Schaefer
Letter Carriers National
Laborers’ International Union
APWU
Stan Allen
Emmet Andrews
Andrews
Oklahoma runoff sets Senate race as Boren faces Edmondson
Early returns show Gov. David Boren 46 percent and Edmondson 28.2 in Oklahoma Democratic race with a Sept. 19 runoff likely. Voting problems hinder totals while a gun incident at the Mayo Hotel Tulsa involved an unidentified man firing blanks and red paint at Attorney General Larry Derryberry.
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Associated Press
David Boren
U.S
Ed Edmondson
Oklahoma
Walter Hickel
Jay Hammond
Alaska
Hickel
Anchorage
Hammond
Larry Derryberry
George
Boren
Edmondson
Gene Stipe
Derryberry
Mayo Hotel
Tulsa
Illinois official attacks bill limiting newsroom searches
Illinois legal official James B. Zagel testifies before a Senate subcommittee opposing a bill co sponsored by Sen Charles Percy that would bar unannounced police searches of newsrooms. He argues the measure harms criminal investigations and offers subpoenas as an alternative while noting limited protections for press freedom.
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John C. Burton
Washington
Illinois
Senate
Charles Percy
R-Ill
James B. Zagel
Illinois Law Enforcement Commission
Senate Judiciary Committe
Constitution
Supreme Court
Zurcher
Stanford Daily
Paul Davis
Wcia-Tv
Champaign
Percy
Zagel
Jerry Block
Subcommittee
Judiciary Committee
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
Nine of ten motorists drive improperly report
History repeats in auto crashes as the Insurance Information Institute and the National Safety Council note nine out of ten motorists commit errors. The three most common driving faults cited are failure to yield, speeding, and tailgating.
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New York
Insurance Information Institute
National Safety Council
Experts predict next pope picked by Tuesday
Vatican City AP experts estimate the conclave will elect a successor to Pope Paul VI by Monday or Tuesday amid a peaceful, four-times-daily ballot. No clear favorite emerges as cardinals balance doctrine with flexible methods amid broad representation and church disputes. Cost of the conclave is about 5500 dollars per day after doors are locked.
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Vatican City
Paul VI
Msgr
George Leonard
Basil Hume
England
Pius XII
Leonard
Paul Boyle
Passionist Fathers
Vincent O’keefe
Donald Campion
Campion
Apostolic Palace
Vatican Curia
Vatican
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Ilinois
Herrin
Southern Illinoiisan
Southern Illinoisan Inc
North Illinois Avenue
North
16Th Street
12Th Street
Illinois
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
D C voting representation gains Senate approval but faces state hurdle
The District of Columbia wins Senate support for constitutional amendment granting two senators and likely one representative. Supporters plan a nationwide push to ratify by 38 states, though opponents warn many legislatures may balk. If ratified, DC would elect predominantly Democratic and Black lawmakers, reflecting its 90 percent Democratic registration and 70 percent Black population.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Illinois
Charles Percy
Adlai Stevenson
Carter
Senate
House
Congress
Earthquakes Rock Costa Rica No Casualties Reported
Two strong quakes struck Costa Rica late Tuesday with no damage or injuries reported. Seismographs in Mexico City logged 6.0 and 6.5 magnitude, while a U.S. agency measured a 7.0 quake near the northern Costa Rican coast about 90 miles from San Jose.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
University of Mexico
Mexico City
National Earthquake Information Service
Golden
Colo
U.S
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