Mazie Stewart 99 Still Bright After a Life in Art
Mazie Stewart, a longtime Washington area artist now at the United Presbyterian Home, recalls painting in oils on wallboard after starting in Drake University and Bridge's Millinery lessons. She produced about 75 works, many gifted to churches and family, and now enjoys crocheting and gardening as she approaches her 99th birthday.
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United Presbyterian Church
Everette Stewart
Washington Monument
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William A. Stewart
Rainfall Surges in Washington in August
After a seven week dry spell, Washington records 5.13 inches of rain in August surpassing the monthly average. Weather observer notes the heavy rainfall arrived too late to save many local field crops.
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Vandals hit Buffalo Bill museum and Greyhound bus robbed
In Golden Colorado thieves broke into the Buffalo Bill museum stealing turquoise jewelry worth 1229 dollars and nearly 200 dollars in cash. In Detroit area two bandits hijacked a Greyhound bus from Chicago to Toronto depriving 42 passengers and the driver of about 35000 dollars in cash and valuables. Police reported no injuries.
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Chicago
Toronto
William Gorshe
Ypsilanti
Oil price controls end as embargo era fades in US
With federal oil price controls lifted, oil producers face contracts demanding top market prices while oil companies may seek a new compromise within weeks. About 60 percent of U S oil is sold under control, set during the 1973 embargo and retroactive to 1972. Ford and leaders tentatively agree to extend controls up to 60 days before removal within nine months.
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Labor Day outlook as unions push for wage gains
On Labor Day 1975 President Ford praised American workers while five labor leaders warned of big wage demands to beat inflation. A coal strike loomed, National Airlines stewardesses threatened walkout, and a Southern California grocery crisis was tentatively settled. I.W. Abel led union promises to press for strong contracts next year.
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National Airlines
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Meet the Press
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Labor
John Dunlop
ABC
Tam
United Steelworkers
I.W. Abel
Weekend Warmth and Sunniness With A Chance Of T Storms
Mostly sunny today with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and southerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight remains partly cloudy with Lows in the upper 60s and similar winds. Tuesday brings highs in the upper 80s and a 20 percent chance of measurable precipitation with a slight risk of thunderstorms.
New York faces union strike threat amid budget crisis
New York City weathered another fiscal strain as the United Federation of Teachers threatened a strike when contracts expire September 9. Albert Shanker warned of possible concessions due to the citys $3.3 billion deficit while Mayor Beame and aides seek ways to meet September obligations. Transit fares rose to 50 cents with tolls also hiking, signaling broader strain as labor and financial pressures mount.
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Abraham Beame
United Federation of Teachers
Albert Shanker
Shanker
Board of Education
State Public Employment Relations Board
UFT
Sidney Fri
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Long Island Rail Road
Penn Central
United Nations session launches talks on Third World economic needs
Diplomats from 138 nations gather at a special U.N. General Assembly session in New York to seek a fairer share of the world economy for developing countries. The United States, represented by Daniel Moynihan, stresses readiness to propose concrete measures including a world food reserve as key topics include trade monetary reform and technology driven growth.
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Milwaukee
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Ivor Richard
Holiday toll reaches 293 amid heavy rains and crashes
Across the Labor Day weekend 293 people died nationwide from traffic crashes, drownings, a plane crash, and a tornado. California led with 22 traffic deaths, while North Carolina and Michigan reported high counts. A car plowed into 13 motorcyclists near Hurley Wisconsin, killing five and injuring eight.
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Battle for control of Ecuador erupts in Quito
Rebel troops and tanks clashed with loyal forces around Quito as President Guillermo Rodriguez Lara claimed to have crushed a coup led by Army commander Raul Gonzales. Riobamba issued the communique declaring the rebellion defeated.
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Raul Gonzales
Eight inches of rain from Caroline flood Texas and Mexico
Hurricane Caroline downgraded to a tropical storm drenches the Texas northeast border and Tamaulipas with more than eight inches of rain. Centers drift inland near Brownsville as flood warnings expand toward Tampico and Raymondville. No major injuries reported amid evacuations and relief from drought in Tamaulipas.
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Enrique Cardenas Gonzalez
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