Child Abuse Law Promises Federal Support and Local Reform
A Senate hearing report argues for the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and notes rising federal funding from 1975 to 1976. The Ohio law taking effect November 28 aims to improve reporting and treatment with federal grants flowing to states and counties.
Ohio approves new child abuse law to meet federal funds
A new Ohio child abuse statute aims to meet federal requirements and expand oversight. The Bureau of Services for Families and Children seeks 155000 in federal funding to support emergency care demonstration centers, strengthen abuse reporting, and upgrade public education programs under sponsor Rep. Thomas Bell.
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National Center On Child Abuse
Ohio
Thomas Bell
Cleveland
Bureau of Services For Families and Children
Ohio Department of Public Welfare
David Schwertinger
Teamsters seek 36 percent wage fringe package for 500000 drivers
The Teamsters plan a minimum contract package of about 36 percent in wages and fringes with unlimited cost of living raises over three years for nearly 500,000 truck drivers. President Fitzsimmons aims for a 1.50 hourly rise and 8.40 weekly toward pensions with open-ended health and welfare escalators, likely affecting inflation battles as talks with carriers resume before March 31.
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Chicago
Teamsters Union
Ford Administration
Teamsters
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Chicago Teamsters
Edward Fenner
Chicago Truck Drivers Union
Fenner
Louis F. Peick
Teamster
Ford says US economy won’t lift Europe from recession
President Ford told six industrial nations at Rambouillet that further US economic gains would do little to help Europe. He projected 7 to 8 percent GNP growth mid 1970, then slower in late year, and urged tighter policy coordination as finance ministers meet.
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Paris
Ford
Europe
United States
Treasury
William E. Simon
Japan
France
West Germany
Italy
Britain
Chateau de Rambouillet
L. William Seidman
U.S
Ron Nessen
Suit questions life saving gear on Edmund Fitzgerald
The Seafarer's International Union seeks a personal injury suit on behalf of Mrs. James Pratt widow of the ship's second mate, challenging life saving equipment adequacy aboard the Edmund Fitzgerald. The case also targets the Coast Guard inquiry as potentially biased. A Coast Guard search vessel Woodrush probes near the sinking site, 13 miles west of Copper Mine Point, depths 370 to 500 feet.
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Cleveland
Mann
U.S. Coast Guard Board of Inquiry
Coast Guard
Fitzgerald
Oglebay Norton Co
U.S. Coast Guard
Edmund Fitzgerald
Lake Superior
Copper Mine Point
Ford NYC rescue package moves toward White House backing
Ford administration reviews a 6.6 billion New York City rescue plan as lawmakers push for federal loan guarantees. House and Senate panels weigh reducing guarantees from 7 to 4.4 billion and shortening terms. a moratorium on 1.6 billion in short term notes is approved. Deputy Treasury Chief Gardner says reviews continue. decision expected after Thanksgiving recess.
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New York
House Banking Committee
Henry Reuss
House
John Rhodes
New York City
Reuss
Rhodes
Banking Committee
New York State
Emergency Financial Control Board
Ford
France
Senate Banking Committee
Senate
Congress
Treasury
Stephen S. Gardner
Washington
Municipal Assistance Corp
Big Mac
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