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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1971
Page
3
Washington AP reports that average American smoker used fewer cigarettes in 1970 despite higher total sales. Per capita consumption fell from 1968 levels to about 199.3 packs in 1968’s baseline, with 1969 to 1970 showing a decline while tobacco firms spent heavily on ads.
Anchorage reports the Alaska state urges migratory summer workers to stay home, opening border information booths that also provide tourist data. Last year the booths redirected many seekers, and unemployment in Alaska rose to 14.9 percent in April, a 31 percent increase year over year.
President Banda ordered a price control board in Blantyre Limbe Malawi after the switch to decimal currency. Merchants were accused of exploiting the value differences between old and new money as the new system rolled out.
A writer once released faces a ban on residing in Moscow and nearby Kaluga region after a court judged anti-Soviet sentiments in writings. The order requires relocation and bans on living in Moscow for term, typically two years or more, with transit bans affecting daily movement.
UConn professor Ttaly Will Knight, noted for four books on politics and history, is to be awarded the title of Order of Merit of the Republic by Italy. The recognition comes from Italy Society through New York figures, with a ceremonial conferment planned in New York City. Funding details note a 170,000 hulha requirement for the honor ceremony.
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