Higher tariffs urged after dollar devaluation
President Nixon called for immediate legislation to allow higher tariffs on certain goods to protect American markets after the dollar’s 10 percent devaluation. He said the move is temporary and tied to international transactions, urging a firm trade stance to ensure fair competition for U S products abroad.
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Devaluation FAQ Explains Why the Dollar Drops in Value
Washington based Q and A by Gene Carlson outlines what devaluation means for the dollar about 10 percent weaker versus major currencies like the West German mark and French franc. It explains impacts on prices abroad, the balance of payments, and the goal to curb the trade deficit while encouraging Buy American.
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Gene Carlson
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Orscor
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Weather outlook for South Gounty clouding with rain risk
The weatherman reports increasing cloudiness over South Gounty tonight with a 70 percent chance of rain. Tomorrow’s outlook rises to 80 percent with lows around 40 to 45 and highs near 63. More weather on page 18.
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Giant sweater shopper from Himalayas visits Hayward store
Clarks at Beni's Department Store recall a remote Asian visitor who ordered a 30 pound sweater with a 10 foot sleeve, sized for a 124 inch chest. The item stood in Bert's window at 26671 Mission Blvd while the mystery buyer vanished after paying in advance, rumored to return to the Himalayas.
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Mission Blvd
Jack de Lowe
de Lowe
North Vietnam to free 20 more American POWs in days
Washington reports Hanoi and the Viet Cong will release 20 prisoners of war within the next two days. The group includes 16 Air Force men and four Navy personnel. Families are being notified and casualty officers will confirm details as the men head home via Clark Air Base to the United States.
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United States
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Orlando
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Peking
Maxwell Air Force Base
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Noel Guyler
Muntay
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Alvarez homecoming calls reveal pride in country
In a Washington area interview from the Vietnam era, Cmdr. Everell Alvarez Jr. spoke with his sister Delia Alvarez as family members waited about 34 hours for the phone call from Travis Air Force Base. The pilot noted his pride in America, planned homecoming, and surprise at public attention.
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Pleasanton wife hears from released POW husband
Nancy Carlson received a wartime call from Ara Carlson at 12 30 am saying he had been wounded and nearly died twice in a Viet Cong hospital. He described malaria suffered since being listed as missing in April 1972 after captivity and recounted the long journey from Saigon to Clark Air Force Base. Carlson told of his plans to return home and joked about his wife buying a new house in Pleasanton, while noting letters had not been exchanged.
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Clark Air Force Base
Muhoigh Carlson
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Taday
Probe of pro football TV costs prompts fan survey
Congress probes television blackouts in pro football by sending 8 200 questionnaires to season ticketholders coast to coast. Respondents discuss seat quality prices and possible sponsors while officials tabulate results for a congressional report led by Rep Harley Staggers with Frank Ryan handling data.
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