Productivity Lag Prompts Call for Drastic Steps
New York AP reports that the nation faces a productivity lag as costs rise and production slows. Peterson warns Americans have grown fat and lazy while other nations gain ground. management and labor are blamed for lost edge and rising absenteeism at firms like General Motors.
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Japan
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General Motors
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Grocer Closes Store Over Price Hikes Citing Fairness
Mitchellville Tennessee AP Robert Walker closed his grocery store rather than raise prices amid wholesale increases. He said he tried to comply with President Nixon's policies and avoided higher prices, auctioning off merchandise and equipment as he plans new work with a Chicago food firm.
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Robert Walker
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Nixon
Chicago
British Labor Party Victory Sweeps Scotland Elections
In Scotland the Labor party made sweeping gains winning control of two new city legislatures and governing 17 of Scotland's 25 largest town halls. The Conservatives lost 16 council seats as Labour claimed a de facto vote of no confidence in the government amid high unemployment.
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Britain
Labor Party
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Labonte
Inspection programs don’t cut auto accident rates says NHTSA
In testimony to the House appropriations subcommittee on March 14 197x NHTSA officials said state vehicle inspection programs have not proven to reduce accidents. They argue such programs may help remove unsafe vehicles but should not be compulsory and must focus on major failure areas like steering suspension brakes and tires.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
Douglas W. Tors
Tams
House Appropriations Subcommittee
Charles H. Hartman
Agnew Hit by Tennis Ball During Doubles Match
Vice-president Spiro T. Agnew was struck by a ball hit by his partner C D Ward during a doubles match with Gov William Milliken and Gov Linwood Holton at the Republican governors conference in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Milliken and Holton won the match 186 44 85.
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Doug Sanders
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Holton
Scarborough Mayor Claims Oyster World Record
Scarborough England Mayor Peter Jaconelli swallowed 500 oysters in 48 minutes to set a world record. The 280 pound official said the stunt was for pride and to place his town in the record book before his term ends next month.
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Scarborough
England
UPI
Peter Jaconelli
Jaconelli
Mansfield and Scott Leave Red China
Senate leaders Mike Mansfield and Hugh Scott crossed into Hong Kong and planned to report to President Nixon about their 16 day visit. They met eight hours with Premier Chou Enlai describing talks as frank and full on questions including the war in Indochina and U.S.-China relations.
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Senate
Mike Mansfield
Hugh Scott
Nixon
Chou Enlai
U. S.-China
Debate over release of secret Vietnam War study
Washington reports four hours of closed Senate debate on Gravel’s bid to declassify a 1969 National Security Study Memorandum. Senators refused to vote to lift secrecy, citing rules against disclosure. Gravel, Alaska Democrat, argues the public deserves access to the 300 page document and related materials.
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Senate
Mike Gravel
Robert C. Byrd
Newsiten
Gravel
Nixon
Nixon designates National Hunting and Fishing Day
President Nixon signed a congressional bill designating Saturday September 23 as National Hunting and Fishing Day. The proclamation marks a national observance highlighting hunting and fishing as citizen activities and conservation supports.
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Washington
Nixon Tesday
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