Rockefeller eyes wage hike to up to $1.60 an hour
Gov Rockefeller plans to urge New York lawmakers to raise the state minimum wage to as high as 1.60 an hour with a federal tie, citing about 473,000 workers earning less than new targets. He hopes to appease labor while business groups oppose increases. the plan follows a broader push amid election considerations.
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Constitution
U.S. Orders Immediate Ban on Antibiotic Lozenges
The FDA barred the sale of dozens of antibiotic lozenges effective immediately, with 30 days for manufacturers to stop distribution of affected stock. The action covers all over the counter antibiotic lozenges, excluding only a special class containing bacitrugin, and follows Kefauver amendments to the 1962 drug laws.
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Johnson pushes expanded manpower programs to cut unemployment
President Johnson told Congress that the government will expand and improve manpower programs in the coming year to reduce unemployment and prevent worker shortages in certain areas. The aim is to head off labor shortages while cutting idleness across the economy.
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Jobless under 4 percent marks a long-awaited drop
Washington AP reports the unemployment rate fell to 2.7 percent in February, the first time under 4 percent in nearly nine years. Unemployed numbers declined to about 9.15 million while total employment rose, with Johnson detailing manpower actions and calls for expanded training to sustain growth and price stability.
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Dublin blast topples Nelson Column in main street
Police questioned six men in Dublin after a 1:30 am explosion wrecked the Nelson Monument in O'Connell Street. The blast toppled two thirds of the column, blocked the thoroughfare, and disrupted rush hour with no casualties reported. Authorities blamed the Irish Republican Army amid the upcoming 50th anniversary of the 1916 Easter uprising.
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Accents Spark Confusion Between Youth Groups
In New York a UPI report describes San Francisco based Boys Clubs of America distressed by misidentification with a similarly named group. Officials say confusion risks radio and TV penalties and public danger amid threats and mistaken associations in nationwide coverage.
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Syrae
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Crime in Suburbs Reflects Rising Crime Rates
In a AP survey crime in suburbs shows a 4 percent rise in 1985 with 12 percent more robberies and 15 percent more robberies year over year. Police chiefs from Alhambra and Yonkers tie population growth and limited staffing to escalating offenses while calling for public cooperation and better resources.
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Rane
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Los Angeles
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Kat
James P. Corr
Lexington
Mass
Boston
Corr
Stocks Rally Amid Heavy Trading On Wall Street
New York stocks reversed a four week decline with a brisk afternoon rally as trading intensified. The Dow Jones industrial average rose to 23.71 at noon, after sinking 14.58 points on Monday, amid inflation concerns and no clear cause for the bounce. Analysts note no panic selling, but expect a possible “selling climax” before investors reenter the market, with the 99,400 level cited as a potential area for the industrial average.
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John F. Kennedy
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Averee
Brighter Tomorrow Weather Forecast Note
Forecast predicts teens tonight with a low near 40 tomorrow. Tomorrow should be sunny and clear with light variable winds shifting to southeast at five to 13 mph. The outlook is cloudy tonight followed by pleasant daytime conditions tomorrow.
Today’s Chuckle The American Way Instant Coffee Farce
A light cartoon style item jokes about the American habit of wasting time with instant coffee. It wryly notes how the quick brew can stretch hours into moments of idle amusement and chatter.
NATO rejects Paris bid for talks on U S bases
President Johnson rebuffed Charles de Gaulle and France over a proposal for immediate Washington Paris talks to liquidate U S bases and supply lines in France. He insists NATO allies must have a voice, and rejects any move without all 13 allies. The dispute follows de Gaulle’s call for renegotiating the 1954 U S France base accord.
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Washington
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Onondaga County sewage capacity boosts unveiled
A revelation details 11.2 million dollars allocated to expand sewage treatment capacity in Onondaga County. The report notes city and regional impacts, with officials moving to accelerate implementation and address environmental goals.
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