New U S Law Bans Age Bias in Hiring and Firing
Washington reports a new federal law effective at midnight bars employers, agencies, and unions from denying work or paying lower wages based on age 40 to 65 with limited exceptions. It restricts ads that cite age and requires individual assessments, while permitting bona fide occupational qualifications and reasonable non age factors. The Labor Department urges voluntary compliance, with notice and court actions possible after a 60 day period.
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Reform Efforts Begin To End Discriminatory Practices
A Labor Department official notes the need to distinguish age discrimination from factors related to age. The secretary is told to pursue informal conciliation to meet regulatory requirements. The discussion highlights conditions where older workers may be less able to meet evolving job demands due to changing techniques and rising education levels.
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WES DREW PEARSON AND JACK ANDERSON Housens TV and radio uf pits
The text cites Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson discussing Sen Dill and the potential for a tax on profits tied to public-owned channels. It references Maine Senator and public use of channels, noting shifts in opinion and writings attributed to Dill, now living in Spokane.
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Spokane
Commissioned officer recalls Vietnam service and TV violence critique
The memoir fragment recounts a Benning graduate's rapid military progression with assignments at Fort Ord and Pentagon briefings, followed by jungle training and a flight to Vietnam. It links violence on television to rising crime, cites FCC chairmen on industry profits, and notes networks' vast revenues and limited public affairs programming.
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Pentagon
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Commission On Violence
FCC
Cox and Johnson
Oklahoma
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CBS
New York Yankees
Medal of Honor Presented For Liberty Ship Heroic Action
Secretary Paul R. who presented the Medal to McGonagle for saving the lives of his crew aboard the Liberty ship during a Mediterranean peril. Washington Navy officials hailed the act as a notable display of leadership and valor.
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U.S
Liberty
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Cerémo
Washington Navy
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