U.S. Signals Willingness To Help Monetary Crisis Conditions
The United States, via Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz, offered cooperation to ease the world monetary crisis in exchange for European Common Market trade concessions. Washington seeks lower tariffs, fewer non tariff barriers, and greater access for American farm goods, with a quid pro quo of dollar support and tighter money policy from Europe.
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Typhoid hit best of camps
In Homestead Florida a typhoid fever outbreak hits the South Dade Labor Camp as 189 hospitalized for observation and 91 confirmed cases. Doctors inspect in makeshift clinics while migrant families fear government doctors and wonder why camps are poorly run. A team of 29 public health nurses goes door to door to urge testing.
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Mansfield predicts Nixon will trigger constitutional crisis over impoundment
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield warned Nixon may force a constitutional crisis by blocking congressionally appropriated funds. He said Congress could trade impoundment for reconstruction aid to Vietnam, while White House aides argued against compelled spending and threatened vetoes. Mansfield noted cutbacks could total about 12 billion dollars and urged adherence to constitutional limits.
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Democratic Party forms broad Advisory Council of Elected Officials
Democratic National Chairman Robert S. Strauss introduces the Democratic Advisory Council of Elected Public Officials a panel to broaden party support. Members range from Gov. George Wallace to Sen. George McGovern with 9 senators 16 House members 9 governors 9 mayors and others including Arthur B. Krim as nonofficial chairman. The group includes 1972 and 1976 prospects led by Lindsay Mansfield Albert and Bumpers.
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U S rights board on public views of busing misperceptions
The U S Civil Rights Commission cited an Opinion Research Corp poll of 2 006 adults showing many Americans wrongly believe busing lowers white students test scores raises school costs and harms education. It notes 27 percent fear score declines 64 percent think costs rise and 70 percent oppose busing.
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Median age in U S rises as youth forecasts fall
Census Bureau reports American median age increased from 27.9 in 1971 to 28 in 1972 signaling aging population. It forecasts an 8.5 percent drop in high school age 14-17 to 14.3 million by 1985 from 16.4 million in 1972 with a peak in 1975.
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Proxmire Calls for Six Month Price and Wage Freeze
Senator William Proxmire urges President Nixon to immediately implement a six month freeze on all prices wages and profits to curb inflation. He joins Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield in criticizing Phase II voluntary controls and backs a return to stricter wage and price limits. He cites Nixon’s 1971 freeze as a model to stabilize prices and avoid a looming recession.
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Ribicoff criticizes Nixon on urban crisis claim
Abraham Ribicoff voiced Democratic opposition to Nixon’s claim that the urban crisis has ended. He argued cities still face crime, poor schools, transportation and housing, and urged continued federal help. Ribicoff spoke for Democrats after Nixon’s radio address defending social programs.
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