FCC Rules Revamp Proposed By Nixonites
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration proposes major FCC reform to replace rules with five year renewals and no automatic hearings. The plan calls for stations to serve public needs and allow discuss of public issues, while reducing government dictation of programming. Hearings open before the House Communications Subcommittee as politicians weigh changes to the 1934 act. Local officials, broadcasters, and industry groups respond to shifts in regulatory oversight and renewal criteria.
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FDA proposes labels reveal missing ingredients in convenience foods
Washington AP reports FDA labeling plan to require disclosure of ingredients absent from convenience meals and to note that beverages may lack fruit or vegetable juice. The rule seeks to curb consumer deception and set nutritional thresholds for frozen dinners and seafood products.
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Gray's Fate Up To Dean Testimony Vote
The committee voted 16 to 0 to invite White House counsel John W Dean to testify on Gray's qualifications. Nixon has said he will not allow it. The panel also approved inviting Dean to appear, while terms and executive privilege were noted as ongoing constraints amid past FBI and White House investigation references.
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Rail Pact Advances With Broad Support Amid Industry Hope
Washington AP reports a tentative rail wage and benefit package covering 500 000 Sheet Metal Workers members, with a 107 percent total annual increase in pay and benefits. The agreement, overseen by federal agencies, awaits ratification by union locals and company officials before implementation.
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