Maritime Subsidy Board Cuts Crews for New LASH Vessels
The Maritime Administration and its Marine Subsidy Board propose smaller crew complements for new LASH ships. Subsidies will cover 38 men on current builds and 32 on future contracts, arguing efficiency merits. Officials contend reducing subsidies to support efficiency could help the U.S. merchant fleet compete better internationally.
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Name of the Game Is High Employment in 1972 Drive
Nixon shifts 2.6 billion in tax relief to spur investment and jobs as unemployment nears six percent. The plan hinges on pump priming, bigger deficits, and inflation risk to win public confidence for a "very good year" in 1972.
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CONCERN Aids Teens and Adults With Personal Crisis
A Winchester Virginia area feature profiles CONCERN a voluntary self help group offering trained listeners for people facing problems from family disputes debt unemployment to pregnancy and mental distress Since spring CONCERN has gained local visibility through Star Clarke County Courier and radio and now helps teenagers and adults access counseling and community resources with support from Northwestern Mental Health Association and Exchange Club.
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Speedy Trial Push to Clear Court Docket Delays
The Second Circuit orders that cases not brought to trial within six months may be dropped starting next July unless good cause is shown. The rule aims to reduce logjams, though critics fear mass dismissals and question its impact on justice. It tests whether faster trials improve efficiency or free defendants due to time constraints.
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Housing Frauds Rise in Government Subsidized Units
The House Banking and Currency Committee flags widespread shady deals in 400000 new housing units funded by subsidies in 1970. With a 500000 unit plan for 1971, officials call for swift corrective steps and tougher enforcement to protect taxpayers and low income families.
Frederick and Clarke County officials discuss dump use plan
Frederick and Clarke County officials met to consider using the Frederick dump on Sulphur Spring Road until a permanent site is found. A decision will be made by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors.
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Clarke County
Frederick County
Life as God's precious gift in daily meditation
Earl L. Douglas reflects on life as a divine gift beyond human creation. He warns against frittering or abusing life through domination, urging reverence and responsibility toward others and toward God who endows life. Those seeking fleeting pleasures or power harm the gift and deserve pity.
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Winchester winter woes spark tax money critique
Ralph Sager of Palmyra Pa describes a three day visit for a funeral in Winchester noting four days after a heavy snowfall the streets remain uncleared. He questions city officials use of funds and mentions a phony Christmas tree, urging publication of his view.
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