Calif voters face Prop 15 on nuclear liability policy
Big business and utilities flood California with money to defeat Prop 15. The initiative would require proof of safety for nuclear plants and remove limited liability for damages. Industry critics warn of wide subsidies and political influence while proponents urge public hearings and stronger safety standards.
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Wall Street Opens Lower as Banks Lift Prime Rates
New York stock prices opened weaker with the Dow down 0.32 to 969.58 as 686 issues traded about 600000 shares. Banks raised their prime lending rate to 7.44 percent for key corporate customers, signaling higher borrowing costs and increasing demand for short term money instruments.
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UAW Local 425 to Open Ford Talks After Strike Vote
United Auto Workers Local 425 authorized a strike against Ford Motor Co after a 900 member emergency meeting. Over 70 health and safety grievances cited, including roof holes and workers standing in water at Lorain and Avon Lake plants. Talks to last 90 days with a five day strike notice if talks fail. 88 percent approved. Local 425 represents more than 8,000 Ford workers.
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Ford boosts Brook Park production hires 500 workers
Ford Motor Co announces a production surge at Engine Plant No. 2 in Brook Park with 500 additional hires to meet rising demand for full size and mid size cars including the Torino and Montego. Plant No. 1 also raises output, and Brook Park now employs over 10,000 at two engine plants and a foundry.
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Twin wedding in Iowa City unites two couples in double ceremony
In Iowa City on Saturday LaVelda Rowe and LaVona Rowe married Arthur Richmond and Alwin Richmond in a double ceremony. All bridal party members were twins and 60 sets of twins attended as guests, per UPI.
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Spitz Dream Fades From Spotlight After Image Clash
The price tag for appearances hit 12500 dollars as Spitz’s "look" sparked a craze among young professionals. Yet his film career stalled as roles were deemed unsuitable for his image, amid his introverted, press-averse nature. He reflects on early exploitation, Hollywood fading, and personal faults, noting a life away from the spotlight with wife Suzy Weiner in Marina del Rey. Eleanor Holm, the Champagne Gin next.
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Marina del Rey
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City and employes end contract talks abruptly
Negotiations between the city and Local 277 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employes stalled after a heated exchange at the last meeting. Safety service director Lyle C. Scott said there was a disagreement but no comment beyond intending to resume talks. Negotiators walked out Friday amid rising tension as the current contract nears expiry on June 0.
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Church visits Brook Park amid campaign and job fears
UPI reports Sen. Frank Church, delayed by Idaho flood disaster, doubts winning Ohio Democratic primary. Speaking at a Ford plant in Brook Park he criticizes laws encouraging investment abroad, warns of rising unemployment as Ford Chrysler and Goodyear shift jobs overseas, urging an end to incentives that push production outside the United States.
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Udall Stirs Lorain Crowd With Jobs Plan
In Lorain Udall greeted a cheering crowd of campaign supporters at St Michael Church a meet the candidates dinner. He urged private sector job creation including home building railroads schools and police fire departments to curb Ohio’s high unemployment blaming runaway industry and calling for a shake up of oil majors and conglomerates. He urged voters to support him at Madison Square Garden.
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Lorain
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Voters Face Levy Decisions Across Several Suburbs
North Ridgeville Avon Lake and Sheffield Lake expect turnout of 45,000. Bay Village seeks a 7.7-mill school levy to avert a 560,000 deficit, risking closure late 1977 and reopening 1978. Berea voters consider a one-half per cent city income tax hike to fund raises and accelerate urban renewal bond payoff.
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Colorado high as highest state by average altitude
Colorado stands as the highest state in the United States with an average elevation around 6,800 feet. The claim highlights Colorado’s topographical distinction and roughly stabilized elevation benchmarks.
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