Britain switches to decimal currency amid widespread confusion
Britain adopts a decimal system replacing 800 years of pounds shillings and pence. At midnight shops opened as about 80 percent of price tags moved to decimal, banks resumed converting accounts, and Britons faced a $3 million publicity push while adapting to 2.4 cent pound value and new coinage including half penny and new penny pieces.
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United States
Europe
Decimal Currency Board
Susan Toomey
U.S
Sierra Club Pushes Pollution Tax at Denver Meeting
Sierra Club directors urge Congress to create a pollution tax as a supplement to emission standards. Larry Moss proposes a 15 cent per pound sulfur tax with rebates for verified non release and low determination costs. Directors back Nixon on Indian affairs and call to rescind termination of reservations. Meeting marks first outside California in 79 years.
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National Council On Engineering
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Death toll rises from same junker car
In Des Moines six people have died in a 10 year old car from carbon monoxide poisoning over four months. Three teens were found dead in the vehicle at a drive in theater, with another teen in intensive care. Earlier victims included William L. Mitchell 36 Janet K. Tiedtke 26 and her daughter Donna Kaye. The car changed hands twice after the deaths and each new owner knew of a leaky muffler.
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Roxanne Lynn Harrison
Gregory Fetters
Dallas
Keith Chapler
William L. Mitchell
Janet K. Tiedtke
Donna Kaye
Nader touts Sniffer detector for meat safety
Ralph Nader told 3,000 Western States Meat Packers Association members that a Sniffer device would analyze breath and body odor to instantly detect pesticides hormones bacteria in livestock. He warned many animals would be condemned and urged backing legislation to curb dangerous chemical use and pollution across industries.
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Ralph Nader
Nader
Western States Meat Packers Association
Escaped San Quentin duo caught near golf course
Gary E. Atwood and Eugene P. Waymire, both minimum security inmates, were spotted by four golfers at the Indian Valley Golf Course and surrendered to Marin County deputies. They had fled from the San Quentin firehouse, burglarized a pool supply firm, stole a pickup, and were booked on escape burglary assault and car theft.
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Indian Valley
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Eugene P. Waymire
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Waymire
Eugene Franc
France
Humboldt County
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Lompoc Record Adopts Second Class Mail Status and Details
Adjudicated legal newspaper under Superior Court Decree No 47065. The Lompoc Record, published by Lompoc Record Publications, lists personnel including President Mrs. Kenneth L. Adam and Editor Harry J. Crompe. Memberships span several press associations. Subscription rate cited at $2.25 per month.
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Lompoc
California
Lompoc Record
Lompoc Record Publications
Kenneth L. Adam
Harry J. Crompe
Lawrence C. Grossman
J. Donald Adam
Gaylen Jackson
Californians rise 7.2 percent in income year over year
Bank of California survey shows average personal income up 7.2 percent from a year ago but after tax and other deductions only 5.5 percent in spendable money. Gross state product up 3.86 percent to 113.47 billion with varied gains and declines across sectors.
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San Francisco
UPI
Rioting Calabrian crowd clashes with police in Reggio
Police fought with about 1000 demonstrators in Reggio Calabria as tear gas water cannon and canisters were used to disperse the crowd. Dozens of youths were detained. authorities fear the action signals a tense regional capital vote between Reggio and Catanzaro.
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Reggio Calabria
Italy
UPI
Catanzaro
Via Garibaldi
Reggie
Reggio
Calabria
Third of four railroad unions agrees to tentative contract
The third of four unions that threatened a nationwide railroad strike on March 1 has reached a tentative contract agreement. The Nixon administration said it hoped to avert a strike and ensure continued rail service.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
United Transportation Union
Congress
James D. Hodgson
Peace rally on Capitol steps attracts 8000 youths
Sacramento witnesses a large peaceful gathering as 8,000 youths participate in a spiritual revolution on the Capitol steps. They chant All We Are Saying is Give Jesus a Chance and display signs like Try Jesus. Organizers, including Rich Weaver of Students for a Spiritual Revolution, plan a larger demonstration in Washington, D.C. on July 3.
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