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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1970
Page
2
The piece laments that 14 and under Americans exceed 55 million, over a quarter of the population, while communities reject bond issues for school construction, lunch programs for the poor, and raises in teacher pay. It cites cuts to Head Start under Nixon and Congress, recalling four years of promised gains for disadvantaged students.
Across Washington 4000 educators and concerned Americans attended the 1970 White House conference on children to push for higher national priority for youth. Delegates voiced doubts about Nixon Administration support but early sessions softened as the opening night proceeded at the Sheraton Park Hotel.
At a conference President Nixon argues the family assistance programme is vital for American children. He appeals to lawmakers, defends budget tradeoffs, and stresses that the plan could mark a major step toward a welfare policy despite skepticism and political risk.
Sydney blitz voices a Labour MLA criticising the Government for over using the sub-judice rule hindering open discussion. Mr Sheahan, Burrinjuck representative, says Parliament cannot have full talk on Riverina Insurance Company matters due to the rule, preventing public disclosure of key facts.
Sydney reporters note Premier Askin's critique of the Totalizator Agency Board management citing government figures showing a decline in illegal betting amid opposition from SP bookmakers. He rejects raising the investment unit and hints at changes to TAB governance while confirming discussions on the Cunowindra agency and related turnover.
Sydney report notes a union backed drive to let women drink in public bars starting next week. A union leader says serving women is legal but some barkeepers hide behind the Liquor Act to refuse. McInerney of the Australian Hotel Association weighs in about opening public bars while noting a men only area may remain.
About 64 canoes are expected to compete in this year's Red Cross Murray River canoe marathon from Yarrawonga on Monday December 28 to Swan Hill on New Year's Day.
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