Page 10-Friday, October 26, 1979-The Michigan Daily
1979: It was a good year
PARIS (AP) - Bacchus smiled on his
empire this year, the wine experts say.
From Bordeaux to the Mosel to
Tuscany, the right blend of rain and sun
at the right times has produced a grape
harvest that in some regions is being
touted as one of the premier vintages of
recent times.
"ALL THE elements have come
together to make a great harvest," said
one vintner in Beune, in- the heart of
France's famed Burgundy region.
The bad news is that prices will
probably rise with the quality.
In Epernay, France, the Champagne
Producers' Association said its harvest
would be the biggest in history and of
"exceptional quality."
PRICES FOR the estimated 45
million gallons to be shipped around the
world will probably be one to 15 per cent
higher than last year, the association
said.
Vintners from the Bordeaux region of
southwest France also are speaking of
one of the best crops in years and prices
averaging 15 per cent higher.
Karl-Ludwig Bieser of the German
Wine Growers' Cooperatives said in
Bonn that average prices are likely to
increase slightly with the greater
availability of high-quality German
wines.
DESPITE THIS, true oenophiles -
those who will slake their thirst at any
price - have much to look forward to.
The vintners in the Burgundian cen-
ter of Dijon said this year's grapes, now
being turned into the rich, smooth wine
often called "red gold," have a par-
ticularly firm and deeply colored skin.
that is a forerunner of a fine vintage,
perhaps one of the century's best.
Although hailstorms in late spring
and early summer damaged some of
the crop, July brought plenty of sun and
little rain.
"THE VINTAGE year should be one
of superb quality that will age well,
said the Beaune expert.
The "new Beaujolais" is expected in
a few days in Paris and has already ,
become, as it does every year at this
time, one of the main topics of cafe con-
versation:
Word seeping from Italy's vineyards
is that Chianti, Barolo Valpolicella,
Corvo and other Italian wines will also
be plentiful and of superior quality,
perhaps rivaling the dream 1964,
season.
State senate cuts Wayne Co. debate short
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LANSING (UPI)-The state Senate yesterday cut
short its debate on a measure to reform Wayne
County's crisis-stricken government after several
lawmakers said the situation in the nation's third
largest county ws stoo precarious to make im-
mediate decisions on its future.
The reform measure would replace the county's
present government with a system designed by a
charter commission. The commission could give
voters the option of choosing either an executive or
manager to oversee county operation.
"IF WE DO GET this reorganization through, this
takes Gov. William Milliken off their backs,' said
Sen. John Kelly, the proposal's sponsor.
Since Wayne County's recent round of fiscal
problems began, Milliken has vetoed special aid
measures for the county and says he will continue to
do so until it devises a plan to revamp its gover-
nment.
The county could not meet its $2.3 million payroll
last week and was not expected to have the $1.99
,million needed to pay employees due to receive
checks today.
HOWEVER, COUNTY officials said they will be
able to issue checks today for workers who went
without pay Oct. 19, thanks to release by the state of
nearly $2.9 million in Medicaid payments owed the
county.
On Tuesday, the county board voted 15-6 to lay off
4,025 of the county's 5,300 full-time employees
because of the crisis, brought on by a projected
deficit of at lesat $19.5 million.
In Detroit, Bob Johnson, president of Michigan'
AFSCME Council 25, said yesterday the union,
would fight to protect its members contract rights
:during the layoff crisis.
"ANY IRRESPONSIBLE action by the county,
whether it be payless pay days, scrip or promissory,.
notes in lieu of earned pay or layoffs will continue to,
be met by a responsible action by this union,' John-
son said.
The county will issue the layoff notices Monday,'
but plans to recall about half of those to perform' :
essential services. "What we have in Wayne County
is a whole range of boards and departments with no
accountability to anyone; said Kelly (D-Detroit).
"Each department has carved out its own little fief-
dom."
HOMECOMING '79
MrT. 25 THURSDA Y.
King and Queen Presentation
PLACE: UNION BALLROOM
TIME: 7:00-9:00 PM
Beer Olympics
PLACE: THETA DELTA CHI
TIME: 9:00-1:00AM
0M1 26 FRIDA Y
Evans Scholars Car Bash
PLACE: NEAR DIAG
TIME: 3:00-5:00 PM
Sigma Chi Pep Rally
PLACE: DIAG
TIME: 7:00-9:00 PM
Iota Eta Pi Contest
PLACE: CORNER OF S. UNIVERSITY & CHURCH STREETS
TIME: 5-7 PM
0Mr.27 SATURDAY
Homecoming Parade
PLACE: MAIN TO WILLIAM TO STATE TO S. UNIVERSITY STREETS
TIME: 8:301Q0;00AMJ
Sigma Alpha Epsilon/Phi Delta Theta
Mudbowl Game
PLACE: SAE MUDBOWL
TIME: 10:00-12:00 AM
Go Blue Brunch
PLACE: TRACK AND TENNIS BLDG.
TIME: 10:00-12 00'AMa
Casiko Night'
PLACE: UNION BALLROOM
TIME: 8:30-1:00 AM
Sponsored by UACHomecoming Committee
IS GOAL JUST ANOTHER
4 LETTER WORD TO YOUI
ORGANIZATION?
DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU
RE-INVENT THE WHEEL
EVERY YEAR?
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to know where you
are going and how
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THEN YOUR OBJECTIVE for this week is to attend
the workshop on ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOP-
MENT: A Model for Effective Planning. ..
WHERE- The KUENZEL ROOM, Michigan Union
WHEN: from 11:30-1:30, October 30th
And, if you haven't heard by now, we are featuring 9 "Make
Your Own" Sandwich and Cold Buffet for $2.00; or bring your
own brown bag.
COMING NEXT WEEK:
Now To Run A Successful Meeting
sponsored by the Student Organizations, 7'
Activities, & Programs office
1310 Michigan Union, 763-5911
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"I'm going to represent the auto
workers. on that board and I'm going to
speak out on their behalf," he said.
Chrysler negotiator William O'Brien
said' the UAW's concessions "will aid
considerably in providing Chrysler
Corporation with the necessary cash
flow to permit the company to return to
profitability in the North American
automobile market during the length of
this new three-year arrangement."
FRASER . SAID the proposed
agreement contains "significant con-
cessions from the economic pattern set
earlier at General Motors and Ford."
"These concessions, made with great
reluctance by the union, are expected to
result in savings to Chrysler of about
$203 million during the next two calen-
dar years," he said.
Under the proposed agreement,
Chrysler workers will receive no paid
holidays during the first years of the
contract. In addition, their three pem
cent annual wage hike will be delayed
for six months in the first year of the
contract, four months in the second
year, and two months in the third year.
ILLNESS AND accident benefits wi'l"
be frozen until the third year of the
pact.
The union also said retirees at
Chrysler will forego about 30 per cent of
the pension increases won at GM and
Ford for two years, but will achieve full'
parity in the third year.
The minimum hourly wage at'
Chrysler was $7.20 under the old pact,
which was to have expired yesterday. '
FRASER ALSO said the union main-
tained its cost-of-living allowance
without change and made "major
gains" in non-econonic areas which he
did not specify.
For a time yesterday, a walkout by
130 Chrysler employees appeared to,
have thrown a hitch into negotiations.
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