New York City Tops Public Spending In Nation
New York City spends about $1,507 per resident in a budget just under $11.9 billion for the year ending June 4, higher than Chicago and Los Angeles. Welfare, education, health and city payrolls drive the costs while the city borrows heavily and forms the Municipal Assistance Corp to refinance debt and enforce a balanced budget.
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Action Line notice for public assistance in Hagerstown
The Daily Mall invites readers to contact Action Line in Hagerstown Maryland for help with home or business problems. Provide telephone number address and copies of receipts, submit one issue at a time, and expect limited but broad assistance despite heavy volume.
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FTC moves on Slim-Quik device after refunds clash
A reader alleges a $7.69 refund for the Slit-Quik weight reducing device never arrived and reports FTC action. The commission filed a complaint claiming Slim-Quik misrepresented its effectiveness and warned of potential health risks for diabetics and circulatory issues.
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Hagere
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Public TV series on depression details lithium clinics
The reader asks about lithium treatment clinics in Baltimore and Washington and notes a New York clinic at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. The five part WNET series The Thin Edge covers depression, maintenance lithium therapy, and related transcripts available for $1. The Washington area contact is the National Institute of Mental Health, Rockville, Md. 20062.
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OPEC Delays Fall Price Rise Decision In Vienna
OPEC postpones a decision on a substantial crude oil price increase set for fall. Valentin Hernandez Acosta of Venezuela said delegates pushed to address the rise at the September ministerial meeting in Vienna. SDR pricing to replace the dollar is planned to offset dollar devaluation with a July expert meeting to size the hike.
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Changes seen when Academy gets women
Annapolis—Cmdr Robert Louis of the Naval Academy said physical changes would be needed such as in the flying quarters to accommodate women. He called for curriculum reviews and a two-track plan covering male combatants and female noncombatants unless Congress resolves the issue. He noted that midshipmen may not welcome women.
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Strip mine veto stands in Congress
The strip mining bill failed to override President Ford's veto as the House vote was 278 to 144, three votes short of a two thirds margin. Rep. Morris K. Udall said the bill isn't dead and supporters will press the issue later in the year, arguing the majority of Americans want the measure.
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How they voted on the strip mining veto
Washington AP reports Maryland representatives split on sustaining President Ford's veto of the strip mining control bill. Democrats Byron Long Mitchell Sabanes Pellman voted nay yes yes yes. Republicans Bauman Gude Hell voted nay yes. The veto was sustained for the third time this year, a defeat for environmentalists and House Democrats. White House hailed the vote as the President’s triumph, while the bill would have tough environmental rules, land reclamation, and a tax to fund cleanup.
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Fellini seeks tall athletic woman for Casanova film
Milan Italy AP reports director Federico Fellini wants a tall athletic woman to play Marcolina in the Casanova film. He seeks someone over two meters tall with a muscular build and striking looks, noting few Italian women meet his demands even among basketball champions.
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Evel Knievel plans London jump in September
Evel Knievel announced from a stretcher he will attempt a second motorcycle jump over 13 parked buses in September in London after his May 26 crash at Wembley Stadium. He had vowed to quit stunts, but said schedules dictate another try.
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