Senate debates price controls in renewed wage price act
The Senate weighs extending the Economic Stabilization Act past its April 30 expiration. Proposals seek Congress to shape wage settlements and price controls, restore rent controls in metros, limit large business wage hikes, broaden federal approval of settlements, and cap fiscal year spending at 265 billion dollars starting July 1.
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Michigan Snowstorm Strands Thousands, Floods Hit Lakeshore
The winter storm dumped up to 21 inches of snow in lower Michigan while flooding towns along Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Winds of 35 to 75 mph churned 20 foot waves as 5,000 people were stranded on highways and interstate 94 closed near Marshall. Flood waters receded in Bay County but several people suffered heart attacks awaiting rescue.
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Navy opens 65 DPPO ratings for civilian recruits
The Navy announces a Direct Procurement Petty Officer program allowing civilians between 21 and 32 with suitable education or work experience to enlist directly into higher pay grades. Those with less than six months active service start as seamen. others join at the DPPO grade with fleet assignment. Enlistments run four years with pay scales from E-1 to E-9 standard ranges and DPPO pay advancing accordingly.
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Man sentenced for burglary in LaSalle County
Gerald Hjerpe 19 of Streator was sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to theft of checks from Thatcher Glass Co. in Streator on February 14. The case was heard in LaSalle County Circuit Court Ottawa by Judge Herman Ritter on Assistant State's Atty. Frank X. Yackley's recommendation. Detectives Haage, Harcar, and MINOOKA A freshmen orientation set for March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria for incoming 1973 freshmen and their parents. Walter Beach 23 of Peru had conviction for burglary at Village Inn Tonica upheld by Judge Flood after Beach’s petition.
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