Teamsters Strike Vote Opens in Major Trucking Fight
In Washington AP the Teamsters Union opened a strike vote amid stalled national trucking contract talks. Government mediators urged new talks after negotiators worked through the night, with 1,500 trucking firms threatening lockouts and 200,000 workers at risk if a walkout occurs.
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Housing project elevators aid aging residents on Walnut Lane
From Our Reporters Notes: Hagerstown Housing Authority chief Fred Wright Jr says residents of the Walnut Lane aging project will access all levels by elevators. About 105 of 1680 apartments will have bathtubs. others have showers. Balcony compromises possible if bids on April 13 prove too high.
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Hagerstown Housing Authority
Intraparty Warfare Concerns Demo Leaders
National Democratic leaders, while praising RFK's plea for Johnson unity, warn intraparty conflict at state and local levels could jeopardize the 1969 prospects. NJ and MI chairmen call it too soon to tell if Johnson can repeat 1964 margins, as midwestern and western leaders privately share concerns over party wrangling.
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Johnson entertains diplomats in Texas hill country
President Johnson hosted 29 Latin American diplomats in his Texas hill country for a weekend warmup to the Punta del Este summit. The visit featured barbecue and frontier-themed entertainment at the LBJ ranch as Johnson and aides seek unity ahead of April meetings with Western Hemisphere leaders.
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Transportation Agency Begins Official Life
Washington AP reports the new Department of Transportation marks its birth with a ceremony on the National Mall. A horse drawn omnibus will carry Secretary Alan Boyd to the observance staged by the Smithsonian Institution, mixing old fashioned fair atmosphere with demonstrations of modern travel such as a hydroskimmer and vertical takeoff aircraft. The DOT consolidates multiple agencies and will employ nearly 100000 people.
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Electric Power Out in Foxville After Morning Crash
Foxville lose power around 6 a.m. with lines burning and transformer damage. Potomac Edison says a motor vehicle crash at the scene disrupted service, workers replaced the pole and transformer by noon.
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One In Three Deaths Related To Smoking
Palm Beach Florida AP reports a smoking controversy as Cancer Society figures show about one in three deaths linked to tobacco. Dr Williams and surgeon Oliphant urge reducing tar and nicotine in cigarettes and encouraging youths to quit. The seminar, sponsored by Cancer Society, discusses low tar options and health risks.
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Huntley Pushes Separate Union In Talks To End TV Strike
Washington AP reports Huntley urges a separate union for broadcast journalists as NBC and ABC management meet with AFTRA negotiators for the first time since a four day strike began. Brinkley remains off air while Cronkite calls for continued negotiations. Mutual and AFTRA announce a settlement in principle as talks continue over salaries and compensation structures amid station cutbacks and resumed programming.
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Nine Hearses Carry Bodies Of Nine Girls
JUDA Wisconsin AP nine hearses carried bodies of nine Juda high school seniors who died in a motel crash near New Orleans. Survivors and mourners gathered at the village fire station for a somber reunion. Class members spoke of their shared loss as services were planned and classes resumed with memorials and family services to follow.
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New Orleans
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Explosions Hit Mailboxes in Lesterstury Area
A series of mailbox explosions in the Lesterstury area draw response from the Washington County Sheriff's Department. Captain Leister Taanogle leads the investigation into the incidents and efforts to locate suspects continue.
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Weather Forecast for Fair, Sunny and Warmer Day
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer today with highs in the 70s. Tonight and tomorrow will be fair with lows near 50 and highs again in the 70s. Winds from the south to southwest around 5 to 15 mph today and variable tonight.
Cherry blossoms bloom for 1967 National Festival opening
A spring view across the Tidal Basin shows Washington's famous cherry trees in bloom near the Washington Monument. Mrs. Grwy Zaiser and her son Robert from Long Island, A.L., enjoy the scene from a paddleboat as the National Cherry Blossom Festival opens officially on Tuesday April 4.
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