Trade bill sails through House amid parliamentary wrangle
The quota-setting foreign trade bill narrowly survived a House parliamentary fight and moves toward expected passage as it overhauls long standing freer trade policy. In separate hearings welfare reform proposals drew sharp public criticism of senators and Nixon, including questions over dog care costs in the president's budget. A looming Supreme Court decision could force GM Ford Chrysler and AMC to fit anti smog devices in cars since 1953 to curb auto exhaust emissions.
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Supreme Court
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Chrysler
American Motors
Heroes of El Capitan Complete 27 Day Climb in Yosemite
Warren Harding and Dean Caldwell concluded their 27 day ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park California after conquering the Wall of the Morning Light. They celebrated with champagne and fried chicken their first hot food since October 23 and said the ascent would be their last as they turn to new peaks.
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Headstart To Be Limited Amid Budget Cuts
Nixon backs preschool welfare but cuts may bar about 10 000 children from Head Start. House funds the program at 321 million dollars and HEW official Dr Edward F Sigler warns regional directors to plan for a 7 to 10 percent cut for the year ending June 21.
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Nixon
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Meat Prices Drive U S Food Spending Record Reach
The Agriculture Department estimates Americans will spend 114.6 billion on food this year an eight percent rise the sharpest in two decades. Higher prices and population growth fuel greater meat consumption with beef per person at 113 pounds up two and a half pounds from 1969.
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Beardslee Testifies About My Lai Slayings
Frank Beardslee a former GI testified he saw 15 to 20 dead Vietnamese women and children at My Lai but did not see Lt William L Calley Jr on the day of the assault He corroborated earlier testimony by a combat photographer who said he witnessed the killings and took pictures In New York The New York Times reports President Nixon plans a major Cabinet reshuffle including Hickel Kennedy and Hardin leaving or possibly protesting his departure
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Marines Lose CH46 In Fog Crash Near Da Nang
A U S Marine CH46 helicopter crashed into a mountainside in fog while returning to Da Nang, killing all 15 Marines aboard including Lt Col William G. Leftwich Jr. The wreckage was found on the Que Son range, with cause listed as unknown but fog and poor visibility suspected. Leftwich, a famed Vietnam adviser, had commanded the rescue of the patrol and died in the line of duty.
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Workers Return At One GM Plant Amid Stoppage Uncertainty
Detroit Reuters reports that 3,000 hourly workers at Kalamazoo Fisher Body Division and 2,500 at Grand Blanc were called back, while Grand Blanc workers were ordered not to report until Monday. The UAW says international lines require ratification of the national contract.
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Strike Threatened as Steelworkers Unveil 1971 Demands
United Steelworkers President I W Abel announced major 1971 contract demands at a Pittsburgh news conference. The 1.2 million member union seeks a substantial wage rise tied to a cost of living escalator, a four day work week, and expanded pension and health benefits. Abel stated workers would strike if required, though efforts to avoid a walkout are planned. The current first deadline is February 15 for 40,000 can industry workers.
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No New Farm Programs Feared In Senate Battle
Senate foes led by Sen. George McGovern warn administration backed farm bill would cost farmers over a billion dollars by 1973. They push to restore Senate bill provisions and block House conference optimism, citing farmer anger seen at November elections and potential loss of parity and price supports. President Nixon denounces the delay as a grave disservice to American farmers.
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US Raises Relief Efforts for East Pakistan Victims
Relief work in East Pakistan gains a minor lift as one plane air drops supplies and six U S helicopters arrive. Anisuzzaman said during a news conference that thousands of cyclone and tidal wave survivors remain in need as Pakistani air force helicopters are unavailable for support.
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Nixon seeks $155 million aid to Cambodia in new foreign plan
President Nixon asks Congress to swiftly approve 155 million dollars for Cambodia and 65 million for South Vietnam as part of an 11 billion dollar foreign aid package. The proposal, amid Vietnamization aims, faces uncertain timing in a lame duck session with Republican doubts and strategic debate.
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IRS to figure income taxes free for 30 million americans
IRS offers free tax preparation for about 30 million earners under new rules. Qualifying taxpayers with income up to 20000 and standard deduction can submit W-2 forms and have the government compute their liability. The change aims to ease filing and reduce errors from the prior practice.
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