Nationwide rail strike threatens power, auto supply, freight
The nationwide rail walkout triggers early commuter disruptions and warns of broader shortages. Auto industry officials warn of potential shutdowns within 48 hours to a week, with perishable foods, coal supplies, and TVA power at risk. transit authorities scramble to keep lines open and communities organize car pools.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Chicago
Chicago Transit Authority
CTA
Joseph C. Swidler
Connecticut State Transportation Department
Auto
Kentucky
TVA
Nixon to hold TV news conference at 7 tonight
Washington AP Nixon plans a 7 p.m. EST news conference focusing on the railroad strike and press access questions. Press secretary Ziegler says Nixon aims to communicate for the public interest and not just press or presidential benefit. Networks and Mutual will air the event with varying post-conference formats. Correction note about a local ad price appears after the main item.
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Washington
Nixon
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ziegler
Mutual Broadcasting System
Mutual
ABC
CBS
NBC
POW Swap and Cease-Fire Proposals Rejected at Talks
In Paris South Vietnam and the United States rejected North Vietnamese offers to swap prisoners for freedom of U S and allied captives. The Viet Cong proposed a cease-fire contingent on U S troop withdrawal by June 30 1971 and a provisional coalition government. both sides dismissed the terms.
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Paris
South Vietnam
United States
Pham Dang Lam
Nguyen Thi Binh
Truban Largent clash over Senate tax plan at Rotary forum
Truban pressed his critique of Largent tax proposal saying the plan would raise taxes by taxing everything from sales to services and real estate. Largent cited a scheduling conflict and defended his approach while campaigning in New Market.
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Star
Winchester Rotary Club
William A. Truban
Woodstock
F. L. Largent, Jr
Winchester
Rotary Club
New Market
Dr. Truban
Rotarians
Dr Truban
Largent
Truban
Quake Felt Across Northern Peru and Southern Ecuador
A strong earthquake struck northern Peru and southern Ecuador with an epicenter near Guayaquil Bay. The Seismological Institute of Peru reported 11:34 p.m. local time on Wednesday, estimating damage over a 125 mile radius and intensity at eight on the Mercalli scale. In Piura three people were lightly injured and old walls collapsed.
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Lima
Peru
Ecuador
Seismological Institute of Peru
Guayaquil Bay
Tumbes
Sullana
Talara
Piura
Walkout Cancelled By 2 of the Unions
The nationwide rail strike began crumbling as two unions left the 500000-strong walkout and returned to work. Congress banned the strike and President Nixon signed emergency legislation ordering workers back to duty. The dispute centers on pay raises from 345 to 360 per hour and work-rule changes.
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Washington
Nixon
Cleveland
United Transportation Union
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Detroit
Brotherhood of
C. L. Dennis
United
Charles Luna
Luna
UTU
W.W. Carson
Carson
Congress
Dennis
New Coronary Care Unit Lowers Mortality at Winchester Memorial
Winchester Memorial Hospital reports mortality for acute coronary patients in its new seven bed Coronary Care Unit is under 15 percent, well below the 21 percent national average for ICUs and far from the 27 percent rate for hospitals without such facilities. The unit, dedicated with praise to the Hospital Auxiliary, features private rooms with bedside and remote monitors linked to the nursing station and tape-recorded heartbeat data.
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Carl S. Napps
Napps
Robert C. Green, Jr
Local Rail Strike Idle. Trains Halt in Winchester Area
Rail traffic in Winchester is stopped as a nationwide railroad workers strike affects local lines. D L Jennings of the Baltimore & Ohio reports no trains or freight moving. about 15 local workers are affected and the strike may end today. Winchester & Western officials note a local B&O-derived train origin at 1 a.m. did not run, impacting loads and returns. The Winchester post office warns of postal service curtailment with embargoes on mail beyond 300 miles, while first class and air mail continue with normal size limits. Emergency parcel post shipments should go via first class or air mail.
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Winchester
D.L. Jennings
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Jennings
Jack L. Hughes
Winchester & Western Railroad
B & QC
Brunswick
Joseph C. Haines
United States Postal Service
Haines
Winton M. Blount
Air Parcel Post
Christmas Gift Ads and Local Retail Brief
Local notices advertise holiday specials and shop openings. Country Ham offers items at 1.09 per pound while Cooper’s Jewelers and Snag’s Sports Shop promote seasonal sales and extended hours through Christmas. Various clothing items from Jays Boy's and Girls' Shop appear in the fragment.
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Lulu Williams
Winchester Memorial Hospital
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