Money Problems Pinch Nation's Biggest Cities
AP survey shows Boston Chicago Cleveland Detroit Los Angeles New York Philadelphia St Louis grappling with rising wage and welfare costs and static revenue. Municipalities warn of deeper cuts without federal aid as 1971 plans include police hires, tax hikes, and service reductions amid wage increases and tax revenue shortfalls.
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