GOP split over new health and safety bill signals dispute
Washington AP House and Senate conferees reach a bill creating a national health and safety standards system but Republicans on the committee balk at signatures pending further study. The measure, backed by labor and administration, would grant the Labor Department final enforcement powers with an industry-appointed independent board option and require prompt inspection reports while a nationwide study of workers compensation laws proceeds.
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Market Robbed at King Kwik Market in Peastown
Butler County police report a bandit armed with a small blue steel revolver robbed the King Kwik Market at 6501 Germantown Road yesterday evening. Clerk Glenda Swartz, 24, said a white man about 25, 5 ft 7 in, in a dark jacket with long black hair demanded cash from the second register and fled on foot. about $100 was taken.
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Christmas Program Canned By Heating Troubles
Heating problems forced the cancellation of the Christmas program planned for Thursday evening at Jefferson Elementary School. The event was to feature students and staff in seasonal performances, but safety concerns and lack of comfort prompted the halt.
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Dissident delegates threaten revolt at White House children’s conference
Washington reports that dissenting delegates from daycare, black, and Spanish-speaking groups threaten action unless welfare policy and defense spending shifts are made. They will meet with conference chairman Stephen Hess to push for reforms and prioritized social welfare over defense and SST projects. The 4000 delegates are split into 24 forums, with plenary sessions limited to opening and closing moments. The conference aims to produce recommendations for the President on child welfare.
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Griffin urges freeing sick POWs and 1500 North Vietnamese
Sen. Robert Griffin proposed releasing all sick and wounded enemy POWs and 1500 able bodied North Vietnamese captives to aid the return of American prisoners. He urged timing before Tet and called for Red Cross interviews to determine voluntary repatriation.
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Isolating Free Lunchers Declared Illegal by Crusaders
Washington AP report on President Nixon remarking on welfare children being separated for free lunches. Hunger groups say Public Law 91-248 bans overt identification. critics charge districts ignore the rule. New Baltimore guidelines stress preserving child anonymity in cafeteria lines.
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City Building Bids Eved By Council
Franklin city council held a workshop to review bids for a new city building. Twenty six bids were received with costs higher than expected. total lowest bids reached 189,642 dollars. The council will wait two to three weeks for architect recommendations before approving any bid.
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