1.   A wave of railway strikes and strike threats swept the country on Thursday, the latest blow to a transportation system that is already the worst in Western Europe.

2.   After the markets closed the pilots called off their strike threat provided the government maintains restrictions in the shipping channel.

3.   Delta also gained from the strike threat at rival American Airlines.

4.   Earlier, airline President Donald Carty told reporters American will cancel overseas flights Friday night because of the strike threat.

5.   Even higher ticket prices do not seem to be an impediment to people who are determined to get away despite the strike threat.

6.   General Motors Corp. and United Auto Workers officials reported little progress in negotiations to resolve strike threats at three parts plants.

7.   He added that his inquiry began before the strike threat this month by the union over job security.

8.   In later years, though, strike threats became just a stick he would shake at the government but never actually use.

9.   It currently faces a strike threat by its mechanics.

10.   Ogden officials declined to comment on the strike threat or on any of their contingency plans.