Welfare rolls trimmed again nationwide in July
HEW reports the welfare rolls fell by 84 000 in July marking the third straight monthly decline. Needy family cutbacks hit women headed households hardest with New Jersey leading declines by 108 000. Old age assistance also fell as Social Security benefits rose.
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Reporters accuse White House of secrecy at convention
Three White House correspondents charged the Nixon administration with secrecy and intimidation. Ronald Ziegler defended the White House while Dan Rather and Helen Thomas cited alleged attempts to suppress information. Hugh Sidey called the administration unusually closed and noted leaks as the only way to learn policy.
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Life Magazine
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Greyhound strike set across 42 states
The National Greyhound Council of the Amalgamated Transit Union authorized a nationwide strike against Greyhound Lines Inc effective noon Sunday. About 12,000 ATU employees in 42 states would be affected after an 8,463 to 405 vote. Federal Mediator William Rose aimed to keep talks open overnight to avert action.
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Last U.S. base near Cambodia closes ending ground troop role
The United States announces closure of Tay Ninh West, the last firebase near Cambodia, ending direct U.S. ground involvement in the Cambodian War though air strikes continue. Spokesmen note ongoing B52 and F105 operations, with limited ground fighting in South Vietnam and new Cambodian pressures on Route 6. President Thieu reportedly plans a 35 percent plaster devaluation as U.S. withdrawal and aid cuts loom.
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Nguyen van Thieu
Nixon names professor new ag secretary
Earl L. Butz, Purdue University dean and former Eisenhower aide, named agriculture secretary by President Nixon. He succeeds Clifford Hardin who moves to Ralston Purina as vice chairman over R&D. Butz faces criticism from critics while pledging to aid farmers and maintain farm policy.
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White House
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Eisenhower
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Newsman bill on contempt for nonuse info rejected
In Sacramento the Senate defeated an Assembly bill to shield newsmen from contempt for refusing to disclose unused source information. The vote was 12 to 10 with a bare quorum and Sen. Alfred Long may bring it up again. The measure, backed by publishers and broadcasters, would extend the privilege to unused material.
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UPI
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Monterey Park
Big Firms Targeted as Price Rules Tighten After Freeze
The Price Commission requires firms over 100 million in annual sales to notify 30 days before price raises and seek approval. mid-sized firms face quarterly reports while smaller businesses may revert to freeze prices. A 2.5 percent annual price increase cap is set, with big firms bearing the closest scrutiny. Rent freezes continue until a rent board sets new guidelines.
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County backs scenic status for Highway 1 segment
Regional scenic highways coordinator F Darrell Husum Jr of Sacramento says Highway 1 between Lompoc and Las Cruces meets scenic designation standards after a quarrying dispute. He notes county measures and future Board approval are needed for final designation and corridor rules.
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Aid crisis may hit military aid bill and relief plans
Senate action on overseas aid faces crisis as a continuing resolution nears expiry. The chamber approved a reduced 1.5 billion military aid package and a 1.1 billion economic aid bill, while other packages stalled. House delays and the Thanksgiving recess complicate timely action. Golf clubs prep for Boys Club tournament at Hillcrest as Lions Club shapes charter anniversary events.
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D-La
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D-Pa
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