Nation avoids mail strike with tentative three year pact
The agreement spells a 19.5 percent raise for about 500,000 postal workers over three years and preserves job security and cost of living protections. It keeps no layoff clause and sets staged raises of 2 3 5 percent, aligning with Carter anti inflation aims. Picketing at a Jersey City center and nationwide operations show mixed reactions as talks near completion.
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Marathon Bargaining
U.S. Postal Service
James la Penta
Andrews
American Postal Workers Union
Carter
Bolger
Postal Service
la Penta
Jersey City
N.J
Chicago
New York
Laborers International
Letter Carriers Union
Emmet Andrews
Carter Seeks Trade Ease as Inflation Fears Persist
President Carter at his 35th news conference denied a vendetta against the Soviet Union and signaled openness to higher trade with Moscow while resisting tax-cut concessions. He urged inflation control, defended human rights diplomacy, and avoided comments on Dr. Bourne’s resignation as lawmakers face a busy session before the November elections. Violations and specifics are noted alongside ongoing strategic arms talks and domestic policy plans.
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Carter
Soviet Union
Moscow
Tass
Bob Bergland
U.S
Senate
Soviet Bloc
Anatoly Shcharansky
Yuri Orlov
Air Stagnation Advisory Strikes Shenandoah Valley
The National Weather Service continues an Air Stagnation Advisory for Shenandoah Valley through at least Saturday with possible extension to Tuesday. Forecasters warn of Bermuda High trapped pollution from Gulf haze, Sahara dust, and more. Residents with heart or lung issues are urged to avoid strenuous activity as inversion traps pollutants in the valley.
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George M. Stoddart van
Shenandoah Valley
National Weather Service
Joe Moyer
The
Weather Service
Bermuda
Virginia
United States
Edward Jess
Jess
Gulf of Mexico
Utah
Sahara Desert
Moyer
Economy posts strong GNP gain but inflation hits three year high
The Commerce Department reports second quarter GNP up 7.4 percent at an annual rate driven by consumer and business sales, while inflation climbs to 10 percent the worst in three years. Winter storms and a coal strike dampened first quarter output but a rebound lifted overall growth.
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Commerce Department
Department
Petition Certified On School Board Selection Issue
A petition from the Frederick County Taxpayers Assn. requesting voter decision on school board member selection has been certified for the required signatures. Also, progress is reported on 330 county owned recreational acres in the Country Roads feature.
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Frederick County Taxpayers Assn
Stephens City Park
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