Martha Mitchell Watch Sparks White House Quip
SEATTLE UPI Presidental counsellor Robert Finch described a possible feminine counterpart to the Spiro Agnew wristwatch the Martha Mitchell watch You don t have to talk it it tells you the time.
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1970
Page
2
SEATTLE UPI Presidental counsellor Robert Finch described a possible feminine counterpart to the Spiro Agnew wristwatch the Martha Mitchell watch You don t have to talk it it tells you the time.
The Senate moves toward final passage of a Civil Rights Act expansion granting the EEOC enforcement powers to issue cease and desist orders against firms and unions practicing discrimination. The bill broadens coverage to about 9.5 million more workers in firms with eight or more employees and extends protections to state and local government workers for the first time. A key vote Wednesday defeated an amendment that would have allowed EEOC suits in federal court for discrimination based on race color religion sex or national origin.
UAW President Woodcock expresses cautious optimism as GM contract talks resume after 17 days of strike over local issues. Negotiations, involving 396,661 workers idle, face a new national contract. A separate Caterpillar plant contract in five states also stalls with midnight expiration.
Berkeley holds the top California tax rate, as reported by the privately financed Bureau of Governmental Research on Wednesday. The city’s rate stands at $15.49 per $10 of assessed valuation, leading Sacramento, Fresno, San Francisco and others.
A truce team was sent to Irbid and Ramtha to investigate renewed fighting in northern Jordan amid stalled peace talks at the UN. Gaza and Amman reported ceasefire progress as hostages were released and guerrilla forces began withdrawing, with government troops pulling back from outlying areas.
U S experts monitor a Soviet delegation led by Premier Kosygin that arrived in Cairo to discuss the Arab Israeli ceasefire and Mideast peace. The group includes a strong military wing under Zakharov and Lashchenko, with Okunay commanding air defense. They may meet Anwar Sadat as internal Egyptian politics post Nasser looms, while broader peace talks focus on political succession and ceasefire duration ahead of the UN General Assembly pressures.
The Federal Trade Commission approved a voluntary disclosure approach for cigarette tar and nicotine content in ads. If the industry fails to present a plan within 30 days, the FTC will push to require disclosure. A hearing on a mandatory rule was postponed. The commission signals possible rulemaking and warnings on cigarette packs remain under discussion.
Senate Finance Committee adopted Bennetts amendment to the Social Security bill to create peer review panels of doctors and professionals for auditing Medicaid and Medicare practices. The plan targets overcharges and unneeded treatments, with panels to audit care and require verification by physicians. This measure faces procedural hurdles before passage ahead of upcoming elections.
Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin met in Cairo with leaders from Algeria Sudan and Syria on the eve of President Nasser's funeral. He and Egypt discussed continued cooperation in the joint struggle against imperialism.
A cesium-137 capsule used in air drilling operations vanished Aug 24 between Beverly Hills and Long Beach, posing potential radiation risk if uncontained. Officials say danger exists only with exposure without the protective container, while Schlumberger Well Services cites possible loss from a truck near Beverly Hills.
The House approved a bill demanding 92 million dollars in higher air passenger taxes to fund 9500 armed air marshals amid hijacking fears. The measure, sent to the Senate by a 323 to 17 vote, would also raise the domestic rights tax to 8.5 percent and the international passenger tax to 3 dollars, while repealing a prior hidden tax. Airlines would still show total fares including tax but could break down the components.
Washington AP reports Secretary George Romney paused distribution of a film by MUD on FHA nursing home financing after Trep Pryor charged it misleads about costs and care. Pryor urged investigation, noting the film features elderly patients praising care while omitting mortgage details and broader industry scope.
A robin hood type thief stole a hex cone containing six dozen donuts from a Boulder drive in restaurant. An empty box was later found down the street. A passerby saw a wage sign reading Free May the lord richly bless you Have a happy day.
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