McGovern task force faults Nixon on product safety
A study group for Senator McGovern accuses the Nixon administration of bowing to industry pressure and ignoring consumer needs for quality and safety in cars drugs and other products. The report calls Nixon's record on safety regulation procrastination inaction and weak enforcement despite existing laws.
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Nixon backs policies on northeastern Ohio motorcade
President Nixon touted steady economic growth as he toured Cleveland to Youngstown with thousands of supporters. He signed 44 bills before leaving Washington and urged a New American Majority, while noting crime declines in major cities including Cleveland and Parma.
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Consumer safety report targets administration and auto rules
A task force criticizes the administration for opposing strong consumer protection laws and delaying standards. It cites auto industry ties, urges no fault insurance, tire grading, safer school buses, and removal of ineffective patent medicines from the market.
Stafford predicts multiple Soviet space flights before joint mission
Thomas P. Stafford said after a Russia trip that the Soviet Union may launch several space missions soon to prepare for the 1975 U S joint flight with the United States. He noted design changes and testing delays following the 1971 Apollo era accident and suggested Deke Slayton could be among the U S crew.
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Property tax elections could shape school funding in four states
ECS reports nine states decide school financing issues next week with property taxes on ballots. California Colorado Michigan and Oregon consider constitutional amendments that could end property taxes for schools and shift to income sales or severance taxes. Proposals vary from funding all children from age three to high school completion to continued capital costs under non-operational charges.
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Baltimore News American backs Nixon bid for re election
The Baltimore News American endorsed President Nixon for re election in its Sunday papers citing his steady handling of grave global threats. It argued Nixon’s overall administration meets dangers with constructive resolve and found McGovern’s candidacy lacking in promise.
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McGovern Attacks Nixon Economy in California Swing
Senator George McGovern charges fundamental mismanagement of the economy by the Nixon administration as he tours California and Los Angeles area. He pitches a McGovern Shriv er leadership to move from war to prosperity with Archie Bunker endorsement and a $5 breakfast fundraiser at Disneyland Hotel. He urges voters to entrust the economy to Democrats in the postwar period and cites need for full employment. A separate note mentions the 27th world convention of the International Junior Chamber of Commerce planned in Taipei November 12 to 19 with about 2000 delegates from 62 nations.
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Dozen escapees still at large after Albany jail breakout
Dozen young inmates from Albany County Jail fled Friday night after overpowering four guards in Colonie. They stole two pistols, commandeered a van type transfer vehicle, and remain at large as authorities inspect security lapses. One guard was treated for a head injury. no serious casualties reported. Local police set roadblocks and questioned informants while tracking lines of sight in the Albany area.
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