Length of the contract stalls Memphis settlement
The Memphis police and firefighters strike continues into its second week as wages seem settled but the contract length remains disputed. Police and fire unions seek a one year pact, while Mayor Chandler insists on no less than two years, with court hearings possible for noncompliance.
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Man Donates Kidney to Sister Overcoming Heroin Habit
Percy Morgan, 23, gave a kidney to his sister Carolyn Morgan, 19, to aid her heroin recovery. His own habit was kicked to enable the donation. Both were reported in satisfactory condition after the transplant at Milwaukee County Medical Complex.
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Gas stations flout ceiling price posting in survey
A Lundberg survey of 540 service stations in 22 cities found 61 percent posted no ceiling prices or illegible figures under federal price controls. The report warned noncompliance may be as high as 80 to 90 percent, noting many postings appeared unchanged for long periods and lower prices often existed off the posted ceilings. The letter said audits would be needed to verify legal compliance.
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Read the labels to avoid misleading foods says FDA officer
Minneapolis report notes consumers often miss juice content in canned lemonade and milage about diet margarine made mostly of water. FDA official Blanche Erkel warns labels can be misleading and cites a bread product claimed to contain wood pulp.
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