Democrats slam Nixon inflation alert and productivity panel
Democrats dismissed Nixon's first inflation alert as ineffective and lacking concrete remedies. Gardner Ackley, ex-chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, questioned the productivity commission's usefulness and urged continuing Johnson-era economic restraint. Ackley noted the alert cited past price trends but offered no actionable plans, especially on wages and prices in autos.
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U S to Rule Soon on Israel Accusations
Washington officials expect a verdict by Monday on Israeli charges that Egypt violated the Mideast cease-fire. The decision could avoid a clear guilty or not guilty ruling if evidence remains unclear, or condemn violations to preserve the cease-fire and U N mediator Gunnar Jarring peace talks.
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Bahamas Cabinet Forms Emergency Protest Over Gas Dump Plan
In Nassau, the Bahamas Cabinet held an emergency session to draft a strong protest to the United States against plans to bury 2,657 tons of nerve gas rockets 150 miles northeast of Great Abaco and 250 miles northeast of Nassau. Cecil Wallace Whitfield and Dr. John Lunn were part of the discussions after returning from Washington. UK protest absence noted as a grievance.
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