EPA pick Train pledges clean air and water top priorities
Russell E Train, newly nominated head of the EPA, says clean air and clean water will be top goals. He warns progress may be slow and citizens must be patient as tougher conservation choices are required amid energy pressures. He opposes watering down the Clean Air Act and questions Alaska pipeline exemptions.
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U.S. traffic toll near two million deaths warned
A House subcommittee report marks the U S traffic toll as a deadly milestone near two million deaths. Hearings over six years criticize highway design and driving hazards while urging safer engineering and human considerations in roads. The panel notes society’s car fixation and calls highway officials’ success to build over safety.
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Senate panel OKs CIA chief nominee Dolby for agency head
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved William J. Dolby to lead the CIA after weeks of questioning. The voice vote sent the nomination to the full Senate. Colby, a St. Paul native and veteran intelligence official, faced extensive inquiry over CIA Watergate links and the Viet Nam Phoenix program.
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Improve Home Cooling by Insulation and Fixes
Tips to reduce energy use include improving insulation and weather sealing. Repair leaks like a dripping hot water faucet, which wastes water and energy. Following these steps can lower cooling costs this summer. request The Meter-Minders Guidebook for more tips from the VGSE office.
Nixon cites smaller deficit and pledge to balance budget
President Nixon announced the fiscal year deficit at 144 billion dollars, 10.4 billion under prior forecasts, with receipts higher than expected and outlays at 240.6 billion. He urged Congress to hold spending around 269 billion to balance the upcoming year's budget amid inflation and rising prices.
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