Surgeon general cites cartoons as TV violence peak
The U S surgeon general told a Senate subcommittee that children cartoons show the most violence on TV and urged a rating system. He warned of a link between televised violence and real aggression and said parents should monitor and discuss programs with kids.
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Washington
U.S
Jesse L. Steinfeld
Senate
Steinfeld
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Alberta E. Siegel
Stanford University
Subcommittee
John C. Pastore
D-R.j
Muskie Dominates Illinois Presidential Primary As McCarthy Falls
In Illinois Muskie led in the preferential vote with about 65 percent to McCarthy 35 percent and appeared to capture a large share of the delegates. McGovern trailed as Tom Daley’s machine loomed large in local politics with Simon challenging Walker for governor. The scene shifted to Milwaukee and Washington as results poured in.
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Chicago
Edmund S. Muskie
Illinois
Eugene J. McCarthy
Maine
George McGovern
National Broadcasting Co
Muskie
McCarthy
McGovern
Paul Simon
Daniel Walker
Richard B. Ogilvie
Roman C. Pucinski
Charles H. Percy
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Washington
Senate
Richard J. Daley
Cook County
Daley
Daniel J. Walker
Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania forecast shows occasional showers and a chill. Highs reach the upper 40s to 50s with colder conditions by Thursday. Snow flurries are possible and overnight lows dip from the mid 20s to low 30s. Winds west 10 to 20 mph with 80 percent precipitation today and 60 percent tonight.
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Pennsylvania
Free Doctor Hospital Care State Taxpayers Footing The Bill
Harrisburg AP reports Pennsylvania funds millions yearly to aid 19 counties for doctor bills while 48 counties get no hospital benefits. The study notes political patronage keeps the general hospitals open despite deficits and calls for halting capital improvements and selling facilities to cut costs.
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Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Welfare
Edward M. Posner
Welfare Department
Robert C. Wise
D-Lycoming
State Auditor General
Democrats Propose Tax Reform Bill to Raise 16 Billion
A group of Democratic senators introduced a tax reform plan aimed at raising 16 billion dollars in 1973. The bill targets changes such as replacing personal exemptions with credits, shrinking oil depletion allowances, taxing inherited capital gains, and ending accelerated depreciation for businesses. President Nixon has not formally proposed the measure, and supporters say it would avoid heavy burdens on average citizens.
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Washington
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Edward M. Kennedy-Dmass
Kennedy
Nixon
Sheldon Cohen
Internal Revenue Service
Joint Economic Committee
House
Senate
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
Ecologists Win Ruling On Environmental Impact Study
In North Carolina a federal judge ordered an environmental impact statement for the Chicod Creek Watershed Project. The injunction halts federal action on the SCS channelization plan until the statement is filed with the President's CEQ and circulated for public comment under the National Environmental Policy Act.
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Washington
Environment Groups
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Federal District Court
North Carolina
Soil Conservation Service
Agriculture Department
Chicod Creek
Pitt
Beaufort Counties
John D. Larkins Jr
President's Council On Environmental Quality
Legend opens Maple Festival at Meyersdale High School
The two hour historical pageant Legend of the Magic Water opens the 25th annual Maple Festival in Meyersdale with 50 county residents in Indian village and pioneer scenes. The schedule lists performances through Saturday including Maple Producers Contest and Maple Fair activities across town venues.
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Somerset County
Meyersdale High School
Turkeyfoot Trail
Forbes Road
Meyers Mill
Conneshville
Pittsburgh
Meyersdale Area High School
Meyersdale
Main Street
Main
Amity Hall
United Church of Christ
Maple Manor
Festival Park
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Diate
Red Cross
Glenn E. Bailey
Cambria Savings and Loan Association
Barry Ash
County Trust
Rosalind Long
Somerset Trust
Earl L. Miller
Roger J. Eisler
Community National Bank
Larry L. Mazer
United States National Bank
W. J. Brown
Philson National Bank
John F. Snyder
First National Bank of Garrett
G. R
Wermiller
First National Bank
Augie Simone
First National Bank of
Confluence
Gallatin National Bank
Meyersdale and Salisbury
Keystone Bank of
Rockwood
Peoples Bank and Trust Co
Jennerstown
Somerset
REC
William Kuhlman
Route 281
Friedens
Cannell Drive
Department of Public Welfare
Ashland
Coaldale
Locust Mountain
Schuylkill County
Hazelton
Nanticoke
Luzerne County
Blossburg
Tioga County
Connellsville
Fayette County
Philipsburg
Centre County
Scranton
Lackawanna County
Shamokin
Northumberland County
General Telephone Co
Green Meadows
Earl Weimer
Manple
Meyersdale F
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