Bills to Tighten Mine Safety Law Planned
Washington AP reporters detail how Reps. Ken Hechler and John Dent plan to reintroduce administration backed mine safety bills early next year after a deadly explosion at Mountaineer No 9 mine near Mannington West Virginia. They cite 260 mine deaths this year and long standing loopholes in the 1952 act, with Sen. Gaylord Nelson criticizing penalties for violations.
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Nixon names Dr Lee Dubridge chief science adviser
President elect Nixon selects Dr Lee Dubridge, Caltech president and longtime friend, as chief science adviser. Dubridge will take leave from Caltech, will meet Nixon to map science programs, and replaces Dr John P Hornig. He rejected a White House post offer before accepting the role.
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