Congress approves 872 million in student aid funds
Congress passed an emergency money bill providing 872 million dollars in federal student aid for the fall term. The measure directs Nixon to continue existing programs, frees 85 million for school districts affected by federal activities, and reallocates HEW funds while funding veterans education and small airline subsidies.
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Congress approves scaled back aid to elderly package
Congress approves a $543.6 million three year measure for elderly programs after trimming funding. House votes 318 to 0 while Senate voice votes. Managers say they expect President Nixon to sign. The package drops dollar amounts and omits a jobs program opposed by Nixon.
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Hawaii Teachers End Strike After Arbitration
About 9,000 Hawaii teachers vote 88 percent to return to work and accept an arbitrator’s decision on unresolved issues ending a 2 1/2 week strike. Circuit Court Judge Masalo Loi set a deadline, previously fining the Hawaii State Teachers Association for violating an injunction. Key dispute points included pay fringe benefits and workday length.
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