New Air Pollution Controls Issued For Major Industries
Washington reports new federal air pollution standards for fossil fueled steam plants large cement nitric acid and sulfuric acid facilities and major incinerators. About 35 to 40 industries will be covered as state controls implement national rules. Costs may rise modestly, with household electric bills up about six dollars per year and city incinerator service under one dollar per person annually.
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William DL Rucelshaus
South Viet prisoners to be freed on Christmas Day
South Vietnam announced it will release 685 political prisoners held under the Phoenix program. Government spokesman Khanh said prisoners, arrested as suspected enemy sympathizers, would be freed at various locations on Christmas Day. No trials had occurred and most held under six months. Officials also hinted at freeing North Vietnamese and Viet Cong prisoners around Christmas or Tet.
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United States Moves Toward Metric System Adoption
The United States could soon join nations like Sierra Leone and Jamaica in adopting metric measures. Senator Claiborne Pell pushes a metrication bill with a board to oversee conversion, while opponents fear high costs though some firms report lower than expected expenses. The switch would replace miles with kilometers and pounds with kilograms, amid debates on feasibility and trade benefits.
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Dollar Slips in Europe as Tokyo Holds Near Cap Level
The dollar weakened slightly in European foreign exchanges while Tokyo closed just below its ceiling. Dealers noted light volume with no rush to move out of European currencies into dollars. West Germany lowered its prime lending rate from 4.5 to 4 percent to spur outflow of large dollar reserves.
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Pay Board Members Question Raises
Five business members of the Pay Board issued a late night statement challenging any future wage increases over 7 percent in contracts begun before the Aug 15 wage freeze. The move targets construction industry raises and could roll back earlier agreements deemed unreasonably high.
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Folk Singer Delays Baby Naming in North London
Julie Felix, the American folk singer, announced the birth of her 6 pound 2 ounce daughter in a North London nursing home three days ago. She declined to name the infant yet, saying the father will remain secret for now and that she and David Wans are separated.
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