Softening the Dollar Blow for Overseas Travel in 1973
Millions will travel abroad this year with a devalued dollar and Europe drawing record American visitors. The guide advises exchanging dollars for local currencies, using travelers checks in local currencies, preferring bank or exchange-house rates, using credit or bank drafts, avoiding hotel exchanges, and studying rates en route. Emphasizes budgeting, small denomination cash on arrival, and comparing bank rates to protect against currency fluctuations.
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Surinam Protests Threaten Dutch Rule in Colony
Paramaribo, Surinam authorities face a four week strike by 23 000 government workers and four major unions. Riots by students and workers spur helmeted police patrols as government rejects wage demands claiming Communist agitation while Creoles ally with the opposition amid a possible move toward independence by late 1973.
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Kennedy unveils health grant plan for elderly care
Ten years ago President Kennedy included health care for the elderly in a new $10 billion, five year package aimed at improving life for seniors. The proposal marked a major step in expanding federal support for aging Americans.
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