Coal workers vote on new pact as production may resume
About 4,500 striking mine construction workers in several states began voting on a wage contract proposal. If accepted, the agreement could enable full coal production to restart next week. UMW expected to announce nationwide results in Washington late Sunday or Monday. District 31 voters in Fairmont rejected the proposal 180 to 73. Tom Owens, president of UMW District 28, hailed the contract and predicted acceptance and a return to work Monday.
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Association of Bituminous Contractors
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Ford meets with advisers and senators over economic plan
President Ford sat with top advisers including Vice President Rockefeller as five GOP senators pressed for a tax cut. Javits and Tower reported Ford signaled readiness for bold leadership while Rockefeller joined the inner circle and was eyed to head the Domestic Council.
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Rockefeller to lead domestic policy role under Ford
President Ford assigns Nelson Rockefeller a major role in domestic policy making and as vice chairman of the National Security Council. Rockefeller will head the Domestic Council day to day, help recruit White House aides, and advise on foreign policy as needed. He will also serve on the Murphy Commission and aid in presenting administration programs.
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Avalanche claims ten in eastern Iceland town
An 800 yard wide avalanche surged from a 2400 foot peak burying part of Neskaupstadur. Ten bodies recovered including two children and six men. five hospitalized, one 19 year old trapped 20 hours before rescue. Two men listed missing as frogmen search sea.
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Congress 93rd Congress Leaves Groundwork for Major Problems
The 93rd Congress will be remembered for forcing out a President while setting the stage to tackle energy, inflation, unemployment, and recession. The 94th Congress faces urgent votes on wage and price controls, energy conservation, windfall oil profit curbs, and gas taxes or rationing.
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Auto head urges prompt action to lift economy
GM Chairman Thomas A. Murphy warned that prompt government action to restore consumer confidence could lift the economy from its sixth postwar recession by mid 1975. He forecast 1975 auto sales at 9 million and capital outlays at 1.4 billion, while about 300 000 autoworkers faced layoffs amid a 12 day Christmas shutdown.
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Bomb blasts hit Mexico City banks and treasury
Three bombs exploded Saturday morning at the Federal District Treasury and two Bank of Mexico branches. Police reported no casualties and arrested two student suspects fleeing the Treasury blast. A separate bomb at Lindavista Bank of Mexico shattered ten bank windows and nearby shop and parlor windows.
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More Families Seek Help As Christmas Spirit Wanes
A US survey shows rising need for holiday aid amid recession and joblessness. Independent charities report down toy drives while corporate giving remains strong. Salvation Army branches in California and New Orleans note declines, though Detroit and New York see mixed results.
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