Congress Begins Month-Long Summer Holiday
Congress planned a month off starting today as the Senate moved a funding bill to keep agencies operating through Oct. 15. House funds for unpassed regular bills, plus education and public job measures, were eyed before recess. The chamber cleared key measures including campaign finance reform and a military construction bill.
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U.S
Vienna
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Nixon
Congressional Action
Ervin Co Charged With Racial Housing Bias in Court
Federal suit accuses Ervin Co, a large Southeast builder now Cyanamid subsidiary, of discriminating against blacks in sales at Tega Cay near Fort Mill South Carolina and in housing ads and employment. Affidavits from Winston-Salem callers claim directives to avoid calling black prospects.
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Charlotte
Ervin
Winston- Salem
Tega Cay
Karen Leigh Secor
Thomasville
Virgil H. Oldham
Winston-Salem
Katherine Lawson
Kernersville
Draft Extension Bill Delayed Until Sept 13
The Senate delayed action on a compromise draft extension bill until September 13. Senator Stennis failed to secure unanimous consent to limit debate, and Senator Gravel moved to cap debate at 16 hours. President Nixon supports the two year extension with a $2.4 billion pay raise to attract volunteers.
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Walter R. Mears
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Nixon
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
Armed Services Committee
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Mike Mansfield
U.S
Mansfield
Stennis
Congress
Gravel
Campaign Money Bill Uncertain Vote After Senate Passes
The Senate approved a sweeping election spending reform 88 to 2, moving it toward an uncertain House fate. The bill tightens reporting on campaign costs, limits ad spending, and would allow debates between presidential contenders once broadcast equal-time rules are repealed.
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Senate
House
John O. Pastore
D-R.il
Arizona
Barry M. Goldwater
Paul Fannin
Asike
Pastore
Nixon
North Carolina Seeks Bids for Ad ministration Building Helistop
Raleigh bids are requested for a five month construction of a helicopter landing platform atop the Administration Building in Raleigh. Estimated cost is 125000 dollars funded from the state's contingency and emergency fund and federal grants to the Governors Law and Order Committee. Carroll L. Mann Jr. notes the project will not provide refueling, repair, or storage facilities.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Carroll L. Mann Jr
Tuscarora War Ends After 250 Years with North Carolina
Lt Gov Pat Taylor received a white doeskin scroll declaring Tuscarora friendship with North Carolina. Wade Lucas of Erwin carried the scroll from a ceremony on the Tuscarora reservation near Niagara Falls. The peace gesture marks a long pending reconciliation and will be placed in the state Archives.
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Scott
Atlanta Tries 4 Day Week Mixed Employee Reaction
Atlanta pilots a four day week with 10 hour days and three day weekends. About 154 city workers participate while others express mixed opinions on flexibility, timing, and child care. Mayor Massell backs expanded use if pilot proves successful.
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Sam Massell
Atlanta
Massell
Personnel Department
Housing Code Division
Department of Building Inspectors
Department of Finance
Department of Public Works
Congress Eyes Official Aging Study Aided by House Trailers
House leaders move to form a formal committee on aging after Rep David Pryor's trailer forums. The study will examine nursing homes transport insurance and Medicare, aiming to address immediate elderly needs and broader economic and health issues.
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America
David Tr Yor
D-Ark
Pryor
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Capitol Hill
Rules Committee
William M. Colmer
D-Miss
Chet Holifield
D-Calif
O. Holifield
William J. Randall
Fat Go Weight Loss Plan Seeks Quick Start
A promotional offer markets a 12 day weight loss supply for 2.50 with two cups of coffee as a comparison. MANN drug store advertises the FAT-GO plan promising money back if not satisfied from the first package. Consumers urged to start this week and not delay.
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