Nixon rejects forced Saigon regime and warns on quotas
President Nixon said South Vietnam must choose its government via elections not an imposed Paris settlement, and he vowed to veto mandatory import quotas except textiles. He projected economic upturn, opposed a tax cut, and outlined plans for defense and domestic budgets while stressing cooperation over coercion in desegregation.
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House OKs TV broadcast of public committee meetings
The House approved broadcasting of its public committee meetings by a 96-93 secret vote on Monday. The move comes amid fears that lawmakers may seek the spotlight, though the chamber reluctantly yielded to television coverage.
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FTC Targets McDonald's Over Sweepstakes Deception
The FTC moves to file a formal complaint against McDonald's and partners for deceptive advertising claiming 15 610 prizes worth 500 000 would be awarded, while only 277 prizes totaling about 13 000 were issued. The action seeks full prize distribution and fuller disclosure of prize details and odds in future contests.
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D'Arcy Advertising Co
St. Louis
D.L. Blair Corp
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Cy Draddey
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Reader's Digest Magazine
McDonald’s Hamburger Stands
Cleveland unions ratify contracts in wage and benefit gains
The Cleveland transit union and three city unions totaling 8 500 workers approved a two year contract with the transit system giving 75 cents hourly raise plus 25 cents for benefits. Seven city unions representing about 10 000 workers reached tentative deals with pay hikes around 65 cents per hour and enhanced benefits. Talks resume Wednesday as city faces tightened finances though unions push for about 1 25 dollars an hour in value.
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Cleveland
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Nixon Says No Further Plans After Apollo 11
President Nixon told reporters he has not figured out any plans that would top the Apollo 11 homecoming. He contrasted the moment with the prior year when he welcomed the crew mid Pacific aboard the carrier during his Vietnam visit and other Asian trips.
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Two Brothers Plead Guilty to Grand Larceny in Motor Theft
In Butler County Ohio Judge Robert Marrs accepted guilty pleas from Gene Smallwood 18 and David Smallwood 26 for stealing a boat motor from Patt's Marine Service Middletown. The motor was moved to Richmond Indiana to be sold. A third defendant’s case remains pending. Pre sentence investigation ordered.
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Wrenn Court
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