Census finds Americans better educated in 1970
After a two year study the Census Bureau reports Americans were better educated and more settled in 1970 than a decade earlier. It notes 9.6 million foreign born residents led by Italy with 1 million. 34 million citizens are foreign stock led by New York and California. Dropouts rose among 16 to 21 year olds at 1.6 million while farm living declines among foreign born and their children.
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Nixon signs bill creating federal safety standards agency
The Senate approved a three year $178 million bill creating a federal agency to devise and enforce safety standards for items from football helmets to power lawn mowers. The measure now goes to President Nixon for final action.
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Strike Tactics Could Cripple GM Production
UPI reports new UAW strike tactics against General Motors threaten production across plants including Doraville Mansfield and St Louis. Dealers report tight 1973 model availability as GMAD clashes with the union over cost cutting and assembly pace.
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Proxmire Attacks Senate Tax Relief Rush
Senate budget practice of rushing through special interest tax relief bills draws fire from Sen. William Proxmire and Ralph Nader's Tax Reform Research Group. Tom Stanton says the bills will cause over 240 million dollars in tax losses the first year, a figure echoed by a Finance Committee summary.
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Apollo 17 target: Moon site ranked most complex yet
U S Geological Survey scientists say Taurus Littrow region chosen for Apollo 17 is the moon’s most geologically complex landing area. Cernan and Schmitt will study rocks across a valley floor with very young dark veneer. Evans orbits as the mission proceeds.
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United States and Soviet Union Sign Maritime Accord
The United States and the Soviet Union signed a three year maritime accord to increase port access and set ground rules for a booming U S Russian trade. Commerce Secretary Peter G Peterson called it an indispensable first step toward a new era of expanding trade and said a broader trade agreement might be reached before year end.
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Appropriations measure sent to the White House
The final 92nd Congress appropriation bill totaling 4.9 billion is sent to the White House. Congress reports 168.9 billion in new money, with no foreign aid in the package, and signals changes in domestic programs including 1 billion for black lung, 8 billion for Social Security, and 5 billion for clean water in a 24.5 billion program through 1976.
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Extortion Ring Busted In Johnny Carson Plot
Police in Van Nuys say they broke up an extortion plot against television star Johnny Carson. A note demanded money and threatened the star, his bride Joanna, and relatives. Three suspects were arrested on campus at Los Angeles Valley College after a money drop was made and Carson was protected by officers.
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