Bad Food Outnumbers Government Inspectors
Government food inspectors say there aren’t enough to check the vast interstate food network leading to recurring contamination in the past six months. FDA reports include lubricating oil in soda, pesticide in cheese and noodles, metal fragments in cereal, and glass in Farina cereal from a Pillsbury plant. Contaminations arise from rodents and insects, unclean handlers, and equipment failures, with 625 field inspectors responsible for 64,000 plants and a shift toward industry wide guidelines.
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Human Clock and circadian rhythm data from Bulova study
New York AP reports researchers at the Bulova Watch Company describe human circadian rhythm as a personal 24 hour cycle affecting mood and physiological rates. People vary in alertness and behavior from morning to afternoon, influencing daily outlook and activity patterns.
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Rail freight rate rise sparks wheat growers protest
Washington AP A decision by the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise railroad freight rates drew sharp criticism from the National Association of Wheat Growers led by Gene Moos of Edwall Washington. He warned an 81 percent hike for grain aboard eastern and western lines could push farmers to bear higher marketing costs and shift to truck shipping, threatening country elevators and competition. Moos urged offsetting revenue measures not flat increases. The report notes rail freight trends show farm products shrinking as a revenue source for railroads, with 1964 share at 18 percent dropping to eight percent in 1969. Also in Washington, the Agriculture Department will keep 1971 flaxseed price supports at 2.50 per bushel for No 1 grade, via loans and CCC purchases.
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Railroads seek equal federal backing and avoid takeover
US railroads asked Congress for 600 million dollars per year to avert a government takeover and restore parity with other transport modes. George Smathers, former Florida senator, warned that without help service could worsen and bankruptcies rise, while nationalization would cost 27 to 60 billion dollars. The hearing began a broader probe into rail losses and regulatory reform, with ASTRO's plan calling for 36 billion in federal industry subsidies over ten years.
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Congressmen Push Alternative Economic Plan in Senate
Congressional economists dispute White House goals and call for tax cuts and reduced defense spending. They urge a quick boost in personal exemptions, delaying Social Security taxes, and releasing funds for urban, social, and infrastructure programs to spur growth and curb inflation. They propose an incomes price board, freer imports, and lower defense procurement bias to stabilize prices and stimulate employment.
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