Agencies rarely heed complaints says federal study
A $56,000 federal study of 15 government agencies finds bureaucrats frequently ignore citizen complaints. The report, released by the Office of Consumer Affairs, notes many agencies lack regular interaction between staff handling complaints and agency leadership, and cites potential reforms under a proposed Consumer Advocacy Agency.
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Microwave Ovens Recalled Over Radiation Leakage
The FDA ordered 3,300 General Electric microwave ovens to be shut off until leaks are fixed. Four GE models sold as Cooking Center or Versatronic may leak up to ten times the federal limit. GE seeks exemption from inspecting another 13,000 units made before July 1973.
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Sealanes Reopen Between Haiphong Saigon Trade Resumes
North and South Vietnam reopen sealanes Haiphong to Saigon signaling a resumption of trade in food and manufactured goods. FDA advises owners to stop using certain microwave ovens until inspected after GE leakage findings and corrective action plans.
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Commission Seeks Public Comment On Campaign Rules
The Federal Election Commission invites public input on campaign issues such as convention freebies, spending limits for unopposed candidates, and whether allegations of violations should remain confidential. Established after Watergate reforms, the commission will accept comments through July 1.
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Showers linger across nation with scattered thundershowers
The Associated Press reports thundershowers in the northwest central and southeast states with most regions enjoying clear skies. A flash flood warning for north and south central Oregon was canceled early as storms sped up. Rainfall in most areas under an inch. Temperatures before dawn ranged from 41 in Sault Ste. Marie to 89 in Phoenix with many cities showing clear or partly cloudy conditions.
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Weather forecast notes for upcoming day and past records
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers tonight and tomorrow. Low near 50 tonight, high in the mid 60s tomorrow. Sunset 8 38 p.m., sunrise 5 27 a.m. Yesterday’s high 71, low 58. Record highs and lows for this date are 100 in 1934 and 39 in 1966. Humidity around 75 percent, wind from the southwest at 4 to 15 mph. lake winds southwest 5 to 15 knots.
Volkswagen to lay off 600 at Emden plant in downsizing
In Wolfsburg Germany UPI reports Volkswagen Motor Company will cut 600 workers at its Emden branch plant as part of a broad rationalization. The Emden plant's 6,700 employees will be reduced to 6,100 by month’s end.
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Reagan and Connally say Congress, not Ford, is focus
Reagan and Connally, both Democrats turned Republicans, say they oppose Ford while quarrelling with a Democratic Congress, not forming a separate conservative party. Reagan has not decided on challenging Ford. Connally calls Ford's performance mixed and open to third-party possibilities.
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Soviets Planning Pacific Missile Tests Ahead of Talks
The Tass news agency announced a month of missile tests in the north Pacific starting Tuesday and running through June 30. The tests cover a 150 mile wide area as a prelude to new nuclear arms talks with the United States.
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