Welfare reform battle highlights California aid rules
Reagan administration cites 2.4 million Californians on welfare or Medi Cal with a small cheating share while criticizing lax eligibility rules. Officials say work hour limits and other policies allow too many to qualify, framing reform as reducing access rather than eliminating cheaters. Separately in Santa Monica a judge rules Gig Young is the father of Jennifer Young, denying his bid to challenge paternity.
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Pentagon projects $18 billion metric shift over a decade
The Pentagon estimates a full metric conversion of the U.S. defense complex would cost about $18 billion and take 10 years. A DoD report, due to Melvin Laird soon, notes no recommendation to proceed and targets coordination through the Commerce Department and National Bureau of Standards with a potential 0.5 metric adoption.
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Conspiracy Alleged Between Businessman and General Over Beer Sales
Senate investigators charged that William J. Crum aided by former Brig. Gen. Earl Cole conspired with career sergeants to pressure Army officials for more Carling beer shipments to Vietnam. Testimony and documents linked Crum to liquor and slot machine sales to service clubs and post exchanges, with Cole demoted and retired amid bribery assertions.
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Senate Investigations Subcommittee
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Earl Cole
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Nixon declares Nebraska disaster area amid flood threats
President Nixon labeled 15 Northeast Nebraska counties a disaster area as spring melt from a blizzard threatens more floods. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will aid in cleanup and rescue with boats and earthmoving equipment. Nine highways were closed, 305 square miles flooded, damages projected over 2.35 million dollars.
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Hart proposes auto insurance reform to expand victim pay
Sen. Philip A. Hart introduces a bill aiming to reform auto insurance so accident victims receive near full compensation regardless of fault. He cites current payouts and lawyers' fees, noting 14 cents per dollar reaches victims and substantial court backlogs. The package includes other consumer bills on warranties safety and class actions.
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Nixon suspends Davis Bacon wage rule in construction
President Nixon declared an emergency in the construction industry and suspended the Davis Bacon Act prevailing wage requirement on federally funded contracts. Labor leaders criticized the move as unfair, warning workers would protest as bids and contracts adjust. Existing contracts remain unchanged and some bids must be reworked.
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