Senate eyes cutting road funds for state
The Senate moves to cut Illinois federal highway funds for 1979 and 1980, risking state plans to fund highway maintenance. House proposals would give Illinois more, but Carter administration and state officials critique the higher totals. Senators weigh a compromise in conference with the House.
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Jennings Randolph
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Love Canal relocation could cost over twenty two million
Niagara Falls New York AP state official says more than 200 families atop Love Canal may need relocation and cleanup costing over 22 million The state Transportation Department would pay about 11 6 million to move families and buy devalued homes Already 59 families have been relocated The canal was a chemical waste dump from Hooker Electrochemical Co through 1953
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Roger Winner
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Warren Stout
William Love
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Low Cost Air Fare Approved by CAB
The Civ il Aeronautics Board preliminarily approves World Airways to offer nonstop coast to coast service at a $99 fare. One way tickets currently run around $220 with round trips from $242 to $286. Fare cuts are announced under the Family Plan and U S A Rail Pass, including New York Chicago and Chicago Los Angeles reductions.
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NLRB Calls For Unions At Stevens Plants
The NLRB seeks union recognition at four J. P. Stevens textile plants without worker votes, citing precedents allowing bargaining with a union when anti union activity blocks elections. Plants listed: Westfield North Carolina Woolwine and two in Stuart Virginia. Also notes pending unfair labor practice charges. Detroit AP AMC posts sales up while overall auto sales drop 4.9 percent. AMC leads gains amid mixed results across GM Ford Chrysler.
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Durable Goods Orders Fall Sharply in July
The Commerce Department reports durable goods orders declined 5.5 percent in July, the largest drop in 3 1/2 years. Demand fell across aircraft missiles and parts, autos ships and home appliances as orders weakened after several strong months.
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Commerce Department
Amtrak Cuts Fares To Lure Passengers
Amtrak will cut round trip fares in some cases by as much as 40 percent through next spring to bring travelers back from air and road travel. The plan, affecting many routes, takes effect September 6 as Amtrak continues to operate most of the nation’s passenger trains that have faced financial losses.
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