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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1971

Page

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Connally Warns of $13 Billion Overseas Turnaround

Secretary of the Treasury John Connally told reporters the Nixon administration plans a $13 billion shift in overseas balance, turning a $9 billion yearly loss into a $4 billion surplus. The statement, at a Group of Ten finance meeting, sparked debate among Italy’s Mario Ferrari Aggradi and others about timing and global trade impacts as U.S. policies face scrutiny after a dollar devaluation warning.

London Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connaily U.S Group of Ten Connslly Mario Ferrari-Aggradi Italy America Washington Nixon

Federal officials urge resumption of phosphate detergents

Washington reports a policy reversal urging housewives to return to phosphate detergents despite ecological damage. Officials say caustic soda and NTA are more harmful, and modern chemistry has polluted waterways and posed health hazards. Move stirs Congress, state and municipal debates, with federal bodies previously warning of phosphate risks.

Washington Nenus Department of Health, Education and Welfare

Edith Regains Hurricane Strength Off Gulf Coast

Tropical storm Edith strengthened to hurricane force over the Gulf of Mexico and lashed the Louisiana coast with rain and gusts. The eye, with 80 mph winds, was seen near the coast as authorities ordered more than 20 000 people to evacuate. Edith previously hammered Handb ras Nicaragua and the Yucatan, leaving devastation and many deaths in its wake.

Galveston Tex Edith Tokas Louisiana Lousiana Handbras Nicaragua Yucatan Peninsula Mexico Gulf of Mexico

Girl Chaser Arrest Leads to War Rants Discovery

Long Beach officers stopped Ollie Clint Henderson during a foot pursuit of two girls on Long Beach Boulevard. In custody, police learned of war rants totaling $14,490 for burglary grand theft auto and battery. Henderson, a 37 year old transient, did not explain his actions.

Ollie Clint Henderson Long Beach Cliff Willams James H Johnson Henderson Long Beach Boulevard

Rockefeller orders Attica probe and defense of actions

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller defended the Attica assault during a Monday prison revolt and ordered a broad investigation led by Deputy Atty. Gen. Robert Fischer into events before during and after the uprising. The revolt left 91 dead, including nine guards and 92 prisoners, with 36 hostages in captivity for five days.

New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Attica Rockefeller Robert E. Fischer William H. Kunstler State Commissioner of Correction Russell G. Oswald

Runaway dads could save California taxpayers millions

A stepped up enforcement program to compel fathers on welfare to pay child support could save California taxpayers about 125 million dollars yearly, said Tiebert E. Mitchell of the State Social Welfare Board in Norwalk. He noted 1417 percent of supported fathers contribute, urging stricter laws and county tools to locate and compel payment.

California State Social Welfare Board Norwalk Tiebert E. Mitchell Reagan

Retroactive salary increases ruled out in freeze

Washington reports that the Nixon administration rejects any wage or price increases retroactive to the current 90 day freeze period after it expires. Industry and White House officials say dividends and profits will also not be retroactively controlled. Secretary Stans signals possible continued administration of wage and price controls in stage two, with emphasis on productivity gains. Mills explores about 2 billion dollars in extra tax relief for low income taxpayers offset by trimming business tax breaks and faster depreciation.

Washington Nixon Apparel Industry Witte House Norman M. Hinerfeld Kayser toth = Corp New York Stans White House Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark House Ways and Means Committee Mills Treasury

Bailey Wins Medina Courtroom Skirmish

In Medina, Bailey defeats opposing party in a courtroom skirmish as reported on page A-8. The entry notes a judge drawing a revolver, reflecting tense proceedings. Also listed are brief mentions of Page A-d coverage, Amusement Comics, Editorial, Financial and Life Style sections.

Bailey Medina

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