Nixon unit urges hands off control policy on cable TV
A White House committee recommended the government stay hands off cable television policy and reverse the FCC’s fairness doctrine style rules. It warned against unwarranted government influence over what people see and hear and drew praise and critique from industry groups before publication. The report also questioned financing for wiring homes and rural access while noting limited broadcast channels justify some controls.
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Navy denies subs SOS risked war
The Navy rejected claims that emergency signals from Polaris submarines triggered fears of war. A defense contractor affidavit had alleged buoy signals showed the subs had sunk from enemy action, prompting massive alerts. Navy said the buoys surfaced due to mechanical failure and the submarines quickly corrected the error, preventing searches.
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Rest homes get respite on fire rules delay
The HEW announced a phase-in of up to two years for most nursing homes and up to three years for facilities housing the mentally retarded to complete fire and safety upgrades. The move aims to improve patient care while critics argue federal action is too slow after 20 deaths in two Pennsylvania homes. Esther Peterson of the National Consumers League faulted the administration in a letter to Senator Moss.
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