Cost of Living Council Lifts Wage Controls
Washington UPI reports the Cost of Living Council lifted wage controls on textile glass metal can soap detergent and cosmetic industries. The action is the latest decontrol in a series and comes about two weeks before the government wage price central program expires. The Economic Stabilization Act is set to end April 30 unless renewed by Congress.
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Lead-wick candles blamed as health hazard
Washington experts from two government agencies say candles with lead wicks pose health risks and should be banned. The Ralph Nader Health Research Group cites a CPSC study and notes Hallmark is developing a substitute while other alternatives exist. EPA chief Train warns burning two candles daily could raise indoor lead to freeway-level exposure. The group urges decisive CPSC action to end unnecessary risk.
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Nightgown fire settlement tops $850000 in suit
DETROIT AP A federal judge approved an out of court settlement in which five firms will pay a total of 850000 to a 5 year old girl burned over portions of her body when a nightgown caught fire The girl’s attorney said the settlement is the second highest in flammable sleepwear litigation Carolyn Morse daughter of Anthony Morse and his wife suffered second and third degree burns on March 25 1972 and was hospitalized for six months The suit charged breach of warranty that the nightgown was suitable for children when the firms knew otherwise
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Executive privilege plea in hiring probe
President Nixon aide John C Vickerman refused to testify to congressional committees citing executive privilege He agreed to answer written questions under oath He said he acted on the Presidents orders The panels seek to determine if privilege is appropriate amid hearings on staff appointments to the commission staff Richard Simpson chairman of the commission testified that Vickerman said he would submit names on a must hire basis and complained about not hiring those he sent over
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FBI Seizes Car Dealer Snoop Gear in Utah Raid
Federal agents seized 16 electronic bugs and two control panels from Merrill-Bean Chevrolet Inc in Ogden and its used car operation after complaints of covert listening. Utah special agent Charles D. Brennan said microphones were used to overhear private customer conversations, violating the U.S. Code with potential penalties up to five years in prison and $10,000 fines.
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Charles D. Brennan
U.S
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Chevrolet Inc
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