Chrysler Pushes Californa Emission Standards Nationwide
Chrysler Corp lobbies for a nationwide adoption of California emission rules after being denied a one year delay. President John Riccardo says California standards protect health and environment and may be met at reasonable cost without costly catalysts. EPA denial keeps Chrysler weighing the switch to platinum based catalytic systems amid Saudi and Soviet platinum talks. Federal 1975 rules demand 4 percent hydrocarbon reductions versus California’s 94 percent target.
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Mayors Press Tax Sharing to Sustain City Services
San Francisco and Seattle mayors urged Senate Finance Committee that only a share of federal tax revenues can avert drastic local service cuts. They cited transport costs and isolation from other communities, with San Francisco needing about 17.4 million more beyond the $14 million proposed for mass transit.
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EPA says air cleanup progress with 12 state plans approved
The Environmental Protection Agency reports progress on cleaning polluted air. EPA Tuesday proposed air quality control regulations for 12 states and approved parts of plans for an equal number, granting Ohio full clearance. Nevada regulations were accepted, while Arizona Utah and New Mexico faced disapproval on four power plant projects in the Four Corners region. Plants receive a two year extension to meet primary and secondary standards.
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Vote on Navy carrier bill sparks Senate clash
Senate debate centers on a fourth atomic powered aircraft carrier a 320 4 billion Pentagon plan. Senator William Saxbe opposes the project proposing cancellation arguing cost and vulnerability. Navy argues need to modernize carrier force amid calls to shift funds to smaller ships and submarines.
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Raquel Welch sues over skimpy 'Fuze' ad
Hollywood actress Raquel Welch seeks 1 million dollars and an injunction against a United Artists Corp and Filmways Inc advertisement showing her in a skimpy costume with a gun. Welch says the likeness creates false, unreasonable expectations regarding her. The promo is for the movie Fuze where she plays a detective.
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Elisberg attorneys seek appeal of wiretap ruling
In Los Angeles AP reports defense lawyers aim to halt the Pentagon Papers trial to challenge a judge's ruling on government wiretaps. Judge Matt Byrne said a defense team member was inadvertently recorded but not violating rights, and the trial proceeded as defense seeks immediate appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals.
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HEW probes syphilis deaths in Alabama study
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare launched a full investigation into a 40 year old Alabama syphilis study in which black men were denied proper treatment. Assistant Secretary Meylin K. DuVal said he was shocked by the revelation reported by the Associated Press and pledged accountability and review. The Tuskegee-like inquiry seeks to uncover why the study continued past penicillin’s advent and who permitted it.
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Water shortage hits Tokyo as officials urge conservation
Tokyo city officials distributed leaflets urging residents, department stores, and restaurants to save water amid the worst shortage since 1964. They cite low reservoirs and rivers from a dry spell during June, the height of the rainy season.
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Wage rule for low pay is lifted
Washington UPI reports the Cost of Living Council exempted about 10 million low income workers from wage controls after a federal court order. Donald Rumsfeld announced the floor rose from 1.40 to 2.74 dollars per hour, exempting those earning under 2.75. The court had suggested 3.35 or 7,000 yearly as suitable, but the council did not set that level.
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