Nixon meets three year pledge curb noncotton textile imports
The White House announced agreements to curb noncotton textile imports from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong while lifting a 10 percent surcharge on noncotton imports from all countries. Industry leaders and Congress praised the move as fulfilling Nixon's 1968 pledge to protect domestic fiber textile jobs. Senator Thurmond welcomed the fulfillment of the pledge amid political debate with Japan denying the restraint was political.
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South Korea
Taiwan
Hong Kong
United States
U.S
Nixon and Graham tributes mark Billy Graham Day in Charlotte
President and Mrs. Nixon joined thousands in paying tribute at the Billy Graham Day event at the Charlotte Coliseum. Nixon praised Graham as a top preacher and spoke of potential peace moves while urging caution on international talks.
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Nixon
Charlotte
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Charlotte Coliseum
George Beverly Shea
Stein Warns Phase 2 May Bring Price Upsurge
White House economist Herbert Stein says a temporary price uptick is possible after the wage price freeze ends, but Phase 2 should stabilize prices within one to two years. He spoke to heads of 110 major corporations at the Business Council meeting in Hot Springs Virginia and outlined the plan’s goals and safeguards.
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White House
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President’s Council of Economic Advisers
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J. R. Snyder Named Editor of Record
Joseph R. Snyder, long time The Record Newspapers editor, is named editor of The Troy Record and The Times Record. Announcement by Alton T. Sliter notes Snyder’s rise from 1927 staffer to managing editor of both papers in 1965.
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Joseph R. Snyder
Record
Troy Record
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Times Record
Alton T. Sliter
Sliter
Troy Record Co
Mr. Snyder
Troy Record Group
Every News Beat
Catholic Central High School
St. Mary’s Hospital
Casino Type Gambling Favored At Saratoga Hearing
Public hearing by the New York State Commission on Gambling in Saratoga Springs drew considerable support for casino type gambling. Kent H. Brown, chairman, presided as the panel weighed state versus private operation and weighed economic impacts. Saratoga Harness Track opposed licensing while no other speakers listed. The commission must report recommendations by February 1 to the governor and Legislature.
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Saratoga Springs
Kent H. Brown
Special Commission
New York State
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James Fitzsimmons
Saratoga Harness Track
Ernest B. Morris
Bush says U S will not bail out U N deficit
Ambassador George Bush told the General Assembly that the United States will not unilaterally bail out the U N deficit though it urges others to bear a larger share. He warned against expelling Taiwan ally while noting U N finances are precarious and 30 percent funded by the United States. The China debate starts Monday with the 1972 budget at 215 million dollars and over 65 million in overdue assessments.
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Republic of China
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U Thant
Penn Central Exposes Midtown Properties in $165 Million Bid
Penn Central Railroad news: bids exceeding 165 million dollars for 21 midtown Manhattan properties tied to a real estate sale to raise cash amid bankruptcy. The 22 parcels, mostly along Park Avenue, carry an assessed value over 350 million and market value over a billion. Judge Fullam weighs a six month delay to file a reorganization plan as trustees seek time to study profitability prospects.
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Penn Central Railroad
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Railroad
New York City
U.S
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Fullam
Penn Central
Wage and Price Boards Named for Phase 2 Program
White House announced Pay Board and Price Commission members will be named in days and meet next week to set wage and price standards for the post freeze period beginning November 14. President Nixon outlined Phase 2 plans while Treasury Secretary Connally signed implementation orders.
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Cost of Living Council
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John B. Connally
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Ground fighting light as 12 Army units left for home
Saigon reports light scattered ground fighting in Vietnam while the U S Command orders 12 Army units totaling 4 650 men to return home within 30 to 60 days. Bombers strike near the Cambodian border as peace talks loom and troop levels are slated to fall to 184 000 by December 1.
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Two Policemen Killed By Gunners In Belfast
In Belfast a speeding car gun attack killed two plain clothes policemen in a Roman Catholic area near Ardoyne. The officers died at the scene and hospital. An army spokesman said the attack ended a lull after large gun battles with IRA gunmen.
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Dock Strike Losses Climb As Railroads Furlough
Losses from East and Gulf Coast dock and coal mine strikes rise with 10 000 railroad workers and 100 000 miners off the job. Ports Los Angeles Long Beach and Oakland begin clearing cargo while 22 West Coast ports unload ships stranded by a 100 day I L A strike. Judge Sweigert extends Taft Hartley cooling off period. Bentley suggests a labor disputes czar as I L A talks stall.
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West
International Longshoremen and Warehousemen’s Union
San Francisco
U.S. District Court
William T. Sweigert
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