Meany Rejects Compulsory Arbitration in Nixon Plan
Washington AP Organised labor vows year of clashes in Congress against Nixon efforts for a new antistrike law and other priority White House measures. AFL-CIO says it will oppose compulsory arbitration any time anywhere while supporting welfare reform with a $1000 floor and opposing substandard jobs. The federation also contests federal revenue sharing and demands job training funds for public service work.
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Organized Labor
Congress
Nixon
White House
Afl-Cio
George Meany
J.D. Hodgson
Labor Federation
Hodgson
Capitol Hill
FLCIO
Labor
Senate
Colorado environmental panel backs 1.5 million cap for Denver belt
The Colorado Environmental Commission favors a green belt around the Denver metro area to keep it sparsely populated. The plan limits total population to 1.5 million and creates parks and farms across a 35 mile wide belt to curb growth, with details to be decided by local subdivisions. Dr. Max Peters, CU dean, calls it idealistic but provocative.
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Denver
Colorado Environmental Commission
Max Peters
College of Engineering
University of Colorado
Colorado
Credit Card Losses Cut By New Law
Baltimore AP report notes a federal law limits liability to 50 for lost or stolen cards, effective January 24, part of legislation implemented last October. Norman Polevoy of Maryland consumer protection calls the move important for consumer protection amid rising credit card theft concerns. He says Maryland may be among first states to act on the issue.
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Baltimore
Norman Polevoy
Maryland
Consumer Protection Division
Polevoy
Polovey
City officials call for halting housing construction
A quoted official argues for refusing building permits and enacting laws banning new housing. The plan would require tearing down houses if violations occur, signaling drastic measures in response to record growth.
Britain reports eleven million autos in use
A historical note states there are 11.3 million automobiles in Great Britain, reflecting widespread adoption of motor transport and the growth of the domestic vehicle fleet across the country.
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Great Britain
FBI reports good crime fight year 1970
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover said 1970 was a strong year with more fugitives located more organized crime figures convicted and more fingerprints checked. The bureau reported over 422 million dollars recovered in fines and savings for every dollar appropriated.
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Washington
FBI
J. Edgar Moorer
Hoover
John N. Mitchell
Change of Venue Urged In Angela Davis Trial
Angela Davis defense seeks transfer of her murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy trial from Marin County citing a deadly escape incident. Howard Moore Jr and co counsel say San Francisco or Los Angeles offer a fair jury, while Davis proclaims innocence and condemns a political frameup. The judge set motion deadlines and may appoint an outside judge. Davis read a statement and pledged cocounsel, amid courtroom tension.
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San Rafael
Calif
Angela Davis
Marin County
Howard Moore Jr
Atlanta
UCLA
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Moore
California
San Quentin
Ruchell Magee
Superior Court
Joseph Wilson
Magee
Allan Bronsky
Miss Davis
Sibert Harris
Wilson
Brotsty
State Supreme Court
Harold J. Haley
Meteorite Falls Shape Moon Surface Soil
About 1,000 tons of meteorites fall on the moon each year and account for roughly two percent of the lunar soil, indicating a steady extraterrestrial contribution to surface material.
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Moon
Hanar
Cigarette Deaths Rise In Britain
London AP reports Britain faces rising cigarette deaths with the Royal College of Physicians warning smoking kills more than 27,000 Britons annually and urging strong actions. Calls grow for health warnings on packs, advertising bans, public place restrictions, smoking at work limits, vending machine removals, and nicotine tar content laws.
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London
Royal College of Physicians
United States
Guardian
Daily Telegraph
Britain
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