In Our Opinion Movement Leaders and Labor Centenary
The AFL-CIO marks 1981 as the movement’s centennial though critics argue the federation’s 100th year is overstated. Editorial overview notes Samuel Gompers as a pivotal founder who shaped craft unions around bread and butter issues, steering away from broader European socialist aims.
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Afl-Cio
Labor Movement
Federation
New York
William Sweet
Samuel Gompers
American Labor Movement
Gompers
Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions
AFL
Columbus
Ohio
Europe
Labor and Tax Equity and the AFL-CIO in 1980s
The Bank of Nova Scotia notes tax indexation before 1974. Canadians pay higher rates only when incomes outpace inflation. U S labor history shows Meany era declines in unionization and shifting party loyalties. Lane Kirkland seeks unity among unions, closer ties to Democrats, and militance while facing divided politics ahead of 1984.
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Bank of Nova Scotia
Toronto
Canada
U.S
Kirkland
Democratic Party
Teamsters
Reagan
Federation
Unclear Seaweed Trade Details From Fragmentary Text
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a person or group tied to seaweed sales and a small stand selling konbu valued at about four dollars monthly, with uncertain references to Rabomal group and Hanesing. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or locations to form a fuller news item.
Soviets Allow Seaweed Harvest On Kaigara Island
The Associated Press reports that Japanese fishermen in Hokkaido may again harvest konbu seaweed from Kaigara Island, part of the Habomai group, after five years. The move hinges on a agreement that leaves ownership and Soviet court jurisdiction open, amid long running Japan USSR territorial disputes. The fishing region supports local livelihoods and broad subsidies amid negotiations over Kunashiri Etorofu and Shikotan.
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Associated Pressapanese
Hokkaido
Kaigara
Habornai Islands
Japan
Habomai Group
Kunashiri
Etorofu
Shikotan
Uss.r
Sapporo
All Faiths Share a Common God Says Letter Writer
A Syracuse reader reflects on attending Protestant, Jewish, Moslem, and Hindu services and urges unity in faith. He prays for shared divine love and expresses gratitude to Salina voters and County Legislature candidate supporters for their backing and confidence.
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Salina
Darrell W. Weston
Town of
Clay-Cicero voters thanked by County Legislator Elect
Frank Rose, County Legislator Elect for the 15th District, expresses gratitude to all voters in Clay and Cicero with multiple thanks. The message underscores appreciation from the newly elected official to supporters and constituents.
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Clay-Cicero
Frank Rose
Re election thanks from Edward F Ryan in Syracuse
Edward F Ryan county legislator 7th district Syracuse thanks voters for support in his bid for re election extends thanks to The Herald Journal the Conservative Party the Right to Life Party and unions that endorsed his candidacy.
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Herald-Journal
Mark A. Stanczyk
Onen
17Th County
Herald- Journal
Conservative Party
Right To Life Party
Edward F. Ryan
Syracuse
Puddle policy humor in Jan Moore column
The Herald Journal Life section features Jan Moore delivering a lighthearted note about puddles. The reader jokes about missing rules and regulations, suggesting cars should stay out of rain unless in dire emergency and to avoid splashing through puddles.
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Jan Moore
The
Herald-Journal
Jan
Younger generation leads fight over nuclear fear
In 1981 mass teach-ins on nuclear weapons sparked across 150 colleges in 41 states led by the Union of Concerned Scientists. Prominent figures like Sen. Pryor and physicists urged action, warning the unthinkable could become real and calling for a comprehensive treaty to ban all nuclear weapons.
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Boston
United States
New Mexico
Alabama
Arkansas
Montana
Notre Dame
Vanderbilt
Duke
Union of Concerned Scientists
Marvin L. Goldberger
California Institute of Technology
David Pryor
D-Ark
Senate
Pryor
Europe
Reagan
Washington
Soviet Union
Edwin Meese 3d
U.S
Harvard School of Public Health
Hiroshima
George Kistiakowsky
Eisenhower
Kistiakowsky
Som Paul Laxalt
Nevada
Richard Nixon
China
Ronald Reagan
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Okkaido
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Raymond Siegel
AMG
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Westvale
Anthony Lewis
New York Times Service
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