Eastern longshoremen strike risks closing U S ports
Longshoremen from Maine to Louisiana walked off as negotiations with the New York Shippers Association failed after the ILA contract expired. West coast strikes continue, threatening nationwide disruption. The dispute centers on guaranteed annual hours and pay, with 40-hour week demands and wage guarantees fueling the stalemate.
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Power struggles cloud China’s National Day and crash rumors
In Hong Kong analysts trace a Chinese power struggle after an abrupt National Day cancellation. Rumors tie Liu Shao-chi’s fate to a Mongolia air crash and possible defection to Russia, while Tass and Jiji report conflicting paths. Demonstrations in Saigon and Hue decry Thieu’s one man race with anti American visuals.
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Riverside highway clash at public hearing over widening plans
Forty two Riverside residents and eight businessmen voiced opposition at a public hearing on highway 22 proposals. They protested reduced parking and use of railroad land for widening to 31 feet. Officials urged written objections by Oct 11 while noting no railroad decision yet.
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Partly cloudy with scattered storms tonight and Saturday
A weather update notes partly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms tonight and Saturday. Northwest portions see the most activity with cooler nights mid 50s to 60s, while highs reach 70s to upper 80s from northwest to far southeast.
Iowa Safety Chief Warns Bicyclists Face Death Risk On Roadways
Iowa Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sellers told the Governor's Conference on Highway Safety that bicyclists face a sheer death risk on high traffic roads as cycling grows. He urged parents to teach road rules, noted plans for a safe brochure and possible rules against riding with traffic, and criticized ads promoting risky driving habits while warning about mini-bikes regulation and future driving distractions.
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Women seek office in Riverside Kalona and Brighton
In Washington County 1971 races see women filing for mayor and council posts. Riverside may elect a female mayor while Kalona and Brighton see Mrs Elda Way Correne Hendrickson Mrs Marveline Wilson Pepper Smith and Wanda Stannard among nominees. Voters weigh women candidates as local politics enter new era. Silent note on terms and incumbents.
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