FTC targets deceptive mileage claims by auto makers
The FTC moved to halt automakers Ford Chrysler and GM from deceptive fuel economy advertising. GM agreed to a consent order barring claims that Eldorado outperformed rivals and noting EPA findings were not universally supporting such superiority. Chrysler faced a similar complaint over small cars versus Chevrolet Nova ads and noted eight cylinder models excluded. Ford faced a principal charge of lacking a reasonable basis for high mileage on long trips.
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General Motors
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EPA
Discovery of FSH structure could yield male contraceptive shot
Harbor General Hospital and UCLA Medical School researchers Albert Parlow and Basudev Shome report untangling the chemical structure of follicle stimulating hormone FSH the key to sperm production in males and eggs in females. They warn a vaccine like approach might produce permanent contraception and plan animal testing to pursue a shot in the arm male contraceptive.
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Ucla Medical School
Albert F Parlow
Basudev Shome
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Impeachment Plan Debated as Frey Proposal Faces Vote
The Frey Plan spurs debate as Rep Lou Frey Jr says the House must vote on impeachment despite changes since his suggestion. Buchanan cites a slip in the President’s position and discusses expediting a Senate trial to respond to public mood while facing Republican resistance and constitutional concerns. Goldwater opposes bypassing the House.
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Frey
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Ehrlichman Sentenced to 20 Months to Five Years in Watergate Case
Ehrlichman faced 20 months to five years on each count, to run concurrently, after claims of guilt or innocence were aired before Judge Gesell. He argued he was innocent while Gesell stressed his high public trust and responsibility. Ehrlichman vowed to appeal and remains free pending trial while Liddy and Fielding figures faced related sentences.
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Los Angeles
Washington
Liddy
Fielding
Tapes reveal Nixon privilege claims on White House tapes
The segments span 25 seconds to 8 minutes 7 seconds with ten at conversation boundaries about Watergate. Haldeman briefs Nixon on Mitchell and Magruder in March 1973. Sirica weighs honoring each executive privilege claim as transcripts show deletions and delayed access while security is heightened.
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John W. Mitchell
Jeb Stuart Magruder
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Sirica
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Richard Hauser
John Chester
James F Neal
Richard Ben-Veniste
Ehrlichman
Ronald Ziegler
Stephen Bull
Laborers Return to Beeriese Work in Building Strike
Laborers on Southern California's large construction strike resume work in sizable numbers after a three-year wage package set at 3.10 per hour in additional pay and benefits. Carpenters and cement masons continue their walkout as they weigh a tentative contract offering 3.78 per hour over three years, with a 0.03 increase backdated to May 1. contractor boards split on ratification, keeping the dispute active.
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Building Industry Association
Moniay
Associated General Contractors
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