Inflation Slows in South Vietnam as Reforms Take Hold
U S officials report 1969 inflation easing in South Vietnam with living costs up 24 percent first half of 1970 and 6 percent in second half. Saigon reforms raised savings rates to 17 percent, boosted bank deposits, and curbed hoarding. Meantime U S aid to Vietnam rises to about 725 million in 1971 as withdrawals continue. In Richmond Virginia, higher education officials say federal work study funds may be delayed by administration gaps delaying college aid for needy students.
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Namana
South Vietnam
U.S
Saigon
Vietnam
Richmond
Roy E. McTarnaghan
State Council of Higher Education
McTarnaghan
Council
Joseph E. Blackburn
State College
Blackburn
McTanaghan
Virginia
Dear Abby Adoptions and Advice Spur reader tips
Dear Abby columns address adoption delays due to liberal abortion laws and urge openness to not all babies being newborn or white. The letter from LOVES CHILDREN advocates adoption while others question propriety of a daughter riding with five college boys. Abby responds with supportive guidance.
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Chicago Tribune-N. Y. News Synd., Inc
Abby
Old High School Sophomore Returns Home Amid Citywide Strike
A student at the old high school resumes classes at home as another strike closes schools. In Pittsburgh a third strike shuts down the two daily newspapers, disrupting city life and information flow.
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Pittsburgh
Chrysler Wage Proposal Rejected by UAW in Detroit
AP reports UAW rejects Chrysler's wage plan citing deficiencies on retroactivity of first year raises and salaried pay issues. Negotiations resume as UAW weighs strike options. proposal would raise first year wages 49 to 57 cents hourly with average 51 cents.
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Chrysler
William M. O’brien
UAW
Chrysler Corp
Woodcock
O’brien
Doug Fraser
True Orchestra and Band Instrument Composition
A true orchestra emphasizes stringed instruments. wind and percussion play smaller roles. A typical band centers on wind and percussion instruments with few strings.
Fed Cuts Discount Rate for Third Time in 90 Days
The Federal Reserve Board reduced the discount rate from 5.4 percent to 5 percent, the lowest since mid 1968, signaling a shift as major banks cut prime rates to 6 percent. Analysts note broader easing of credit as mortgage and consumer loan rates follow. Mortgage banker MBA president Everett C Spelman warns buyers face rising construction costs despite abundant funds.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Chemical Bank of New York
Everett C. Spelman
Mortgage Bankers Association of America -Mba
New York
Reserve Board
County Administrators End Two Day Virginia Meeting
Virginia county administrators wrap a two day session in Charlottesville honoring Carlton C. Massey, Fairfax County executive officer, as he retires after 42 years. State Sen. Robert Fitzgerald warned limited revenue gains from the General Assembly, urging regional cooperation. State Treasurer Walter Craigie urged prudent borrowing and bond issuance when needed.
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Virginia
Carlton C. Massey
Fairfax County
Massey
Robert Fitzgerald
General Assembly
Fitzgerald
Arlington
Fairfax
Falls Church
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