Wave of Gang War Killings Hits California Prisons
California implements tight security at four major prisons to curb a surge in gang war violence. Prison Chief Raymond K. Procunier vows a strict new safety first approach, with lockdowns and weapon checks, while critics warn it may trigger more violence and fail to address underlying causes.
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UAW Concludes Pact as Energy Crisis Triggers Layoff Concerns
With 760,000 auto workers covered, the United Auto Workers face layoffs driven by the energy crisis. Leonard Woodcock criticized Herbert Stein’s unemployment forecast while GM projected a 12 percent sales drop. Chrysler Ford and GM announced cuts totaling nearly 200,000 workers before GM ratified a three year national contract for 415,000 workers, with 90 percent approval.
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Lose 20 Pounds in Two Weeks Diet Claim
An ad promotes the U.S. Women's Alpine Ski Team Diet promising 20 pound loss in 14 days. It claims a Colorado physician devised the plan to maintain energy, avoid starvation, and work anywhere. The offer asks readers to mail $3 to National Health Institute for the diet guide.
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Four Penn State captains announced for 1973 season
Penn State football returns with four co captains for the second straight year. They are John Capelletti Randy Crowder Mark Markovich and Ed ONeil.
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