Muskie Says No Leadership Ambition for Now
Senator Edmund Muskie, defeated candidate for vice president, says he has no current ambitions for a leadership post in the new Congress though he won't rule out a future bid for the Senate majority No. 2 spot. He contacted Michigan's Philip Hart about liberal Democrat chances to unseat Russell Long as whip.
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Strikers Defy Court In New York Hospital Walkout
An AFL CIO union official vows the injunction against the walkout will not stop the strike spreading from Creedmoor State Hospital in Queens to the Bronx and Manhattan facilities. About 5,000 patients have been sent home or to centers as staffing drops. Governor Rockefeller praises the health protections and the department’s handling of the crisis.
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U S Dollar Seen Passing World Currency Crisis Unscathed
U S officials expect the United States to weather the latest global currency crisis without major damage. They caution that a French franc devaluation could trigger wide depreciation, especially harming Britain, but Bonn reports indic ate agreements to support the franc without further devaluation.
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Church Union Plan Slips Beyond Deadline Says Commission
Atlanta AP A 25 million member church movement keywords: Planning Commission of the Consultation on Church Union expects to miss its 1969 70 deadline for a union plan. Rev Dr William Benfield notes the group formed in 1967 and will meet March 17 20 1970 with a partial report likely. Members include A M E Church A M E Zion Disciples of Christ Christian Methodist Episcopal United Methodist Episcopal United Presbyterian PCUSA and United Church of Christ.
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