Indira Gandhi-U.S. clash over Pakistan deepens rift
The White House and Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi exchanged sharp words over the Pakistan war. Gandhi accused the U.S. of failing to act during the Bangla Desh revolt and urged restraint. The White House criticized her letter, while noting India’s cease-fire offer and Nixon’s upcoming Moscow summit.
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Ten nations meet on value gap aim at new exchange rates
Washington reports the Group of Ten finance ministers meet over two days to close the value gap among currencies. They aim to rebalance exchange rates by devaluing the dollar through gold price moves, potentially lifting the West German mark by about 12 percent and the Japanese yen by up to 15 percent. The shift would raise import costs for Americans and reduce the buying power of dollars abroad.
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Mass arrest in Zagreb over Croatian nationalism crisis
Police raided a Zagreb dormitory and arrested 234 people during Croatia’s nationalist flare, seizing leaflets and weapons. The operation followed student protests supporting ousted Croatian leaders and comes as Tito claims unity and order are preserved.
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New Jersey inmates assured they can air grievances
Governor Cahill pledged rapid action to let prisoners voice complaints without violence after a second prison uprising in three weeks. At Yardville Youth Reception and Correction Center inmates freed two hostages for a radio broadcast of grievances, while Cahill promised new grievance procedures and civil-liberties support from ACLU lawyers.
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FDA Admits Lax Enforcement on Food Color Labels
FDA official Pat Adamo acknowledged weak enforcement of the rule requiring declaration of artificial food colors for loose produce including Florida oranges and red and sweet potatoes. Consumer groups had charged the agency with ignoring the law, noting labels or bin placards would be needed for individual items.
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At the movies Williamstown double feature blasts violence
Williamstown College Cinema continues two-night pair with Get Carter and Shaft, both slammed as gratuitous violence. Bennington theater touts 2001 A Space Odyssey with landmark effects and the Blue Danube sequence. Showtimes: Get Carter at 7 and Shaft at 8:50, followed by Harte notes.
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Ruckelshaus Doubts 1985 Clean Water Goal Feasibility
Environmental Protection Agency head William Ruckelshaus says stopping all water pollution by 1985 is impossible and could cause more harm. He criticizes Muskie backed legislation as unsound and notes political motives in environmental promises. The Senate approved a cleanup bill 89 to 0, while House committee advances its own plan funding and sets a goal rather than a firm policy.
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