Aging population to near double by 2020 study says
A census bureau report shows Americans 65 and older rising from 22.4 million in 1975 to an estimated 43 million by 2020, making up about 15 percent of the population. The study notes longer female life expectancy, rising retirements, and social security implications.
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Population Is World Problem at U N Habitat Conference
UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim told the Habitat meeting in Vancouver that world population will double in 30 years, worsening poverty, pollution and housing. He noted one third of urban dwellers in developing nations live in slums and urged governments to set priorities for human settlements as the conference runs through June 11 with up to 4,000 delegates from 130 nations.
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Third World Victory In UNCTAD Price Plan
At UNCTAD in Nairobi developing countries scored a moral victory by backing a resolution to set up a $6 billion common fund to stabilize commodity prices. A negotiating conference is to be convened before March to discuss stockpiles and finance. Major powers expressed reservations but supported the measure in principle.
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Seven Die In Illinois Plane Crash Near DuPage Airport
Seven persons were killed when a twin-engine Beech plane crashed near the DuPage county airport in West Chicago during an attempted landing on a second approach from Hibbing Minnesota. Authorities did not immediately identify the victims. An FAA spokesman said the crash happened as the pilot executed an approach and then changed course.
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Paris Subway Halted 15 Minutes Over Worker Attacks
Paris subway halted all lines for 15 minutes in protest after night assaults on workers. Officials report 86 employees and 1,249 passengers attacked in the first four months of this year, up from 524 attacks on passengers in the same period in 1975. Special police patrols surround busier stations and a small security force rides on some trains.
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