Royalton teachers strike tests binding arbitration fights
Teachers at Sesser Zeigler-Royalton schools picketed with students present while Herrin educators train for federal mediation. Disputes center on binding arbitration terms, salary raises, and fringe benefits as boards stand firm on current contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelah Scalf
Linda Hughes
Southern Illinoisan
Sesser
Zeigler-Royalton
Herrin
Zeigler - Royalton
Zeigler
Roy Belcher
Lewis
Herrin Education Association
HEA
Lucretia Koclanes
William Clarida
Margie Harmon
Clarida
McGovern unveils second welfare tax reform plan
In New York George McGovern proposed a revised welfare and tax package aimed at guaranteeing an annual income for the poor closing tax loopholes for the rich and easing burden on middle income Americans. He spoke to the New York Society of Security Analysts a Wall Street audience likely to feel the impacts of the plan.
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New York
George McGovern
South Dakota
McGovern Tax Plan Aims for Broad Reforms and Jobs
The Democratic candidate promotes a $4,000 federal income for a family of four, expanded Social Security, and one million public service jobs. Funding relies on closing investment tax loopholes, a 48 percent top rate, and a $29 billion annual plan with $30 billion in military cuts. Advisors project $22 billion net federal revenue gain by 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGovern
Public Service
Auto price hikes denied to Ford and GM for 1973 models
Washington AP The Price Commission rejected requests by Ford and General Motors for price increases on their 1973 models. Chairman C Jackson Grayson Jr said the boosts could push profits beyond limits, delaying any hike at least until November. Chrysler and American Motors also await decisions.
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Washington
Price Commission
Ford
General Motors
C. Jackson Grayson Jr
Grayson
Chrysler Corp
American Motors
American Bakers Association
AFL-CIO declares no change to neutrality in 1972 race
AFL-CIO leaders ruled out reconsidering their July declaration of neutrality in the 1972 presidential race. Meany stated the council did not vote or discuss endorsements for George McGovern, and the stance against state councils endorsing candidates remained in force. The meeting also backed tax reform, foreign trade act, welfare and health security programs, and public works investment.
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Chicago
George Meany
Afl-Cio
National Federation
Meany
Executive Council
George S. McGovern
Aflcio
Albert Zacker
Federation
McGovern
U.S
Vikki Carr Opens Du Quoin Show with Emotional Rendition
Vikki Carr opened at the Du Quoin State Fair with a radiant white gown and tearful moments in Six Weeks Every Summer Christmas Every Other Year. Tex Beneke led the Miller mood nostalgia with String of Pearls and Chattanooga Choo Choo as Dan David and Jim Bolin highlighted the band segment. The Establishment and a Jesus Christ Superstar medley closed the program before about 3,000 fans as Carr’s Illinois visit continues through the week.
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DeMaris Berry
Vikki Carr
du Quoin
Miss Carr
Carr
Illinois
Peoria
el Paso
Tex
California
Tex Beneke
Glenn Miller
Miller
Beneke
Ida
Chattanooga
Milton Berle
Danny O’day
Humphrey Higsbye
Farfel
Leo Henning
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Royalton
Iod
Belcher
Z-Rea
Bernadine Jennings
Claude Lewis
Marion
Lesser Education Association
Roy R. Laidley
Mickenberry’s Food Products Co
Laidley
Royalton Grade School
Butch Nevious
Wall Street Audience
Family Living Records
Chrysler
Miller Band
du Quoin State Fair
Jack Griggs
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