Criticism heats as Nixon welfare reform hearings begin
Democratic lawmakers assail Secretary Finch and the Nixon plan as the Ways and Means Committee opens hearings on a 4.4 billion welfare overhaul and a 10 percent Social Security boost starting 1970. They warn of higher costs, broader federal reach, and little help for the neediest youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert H. Finch
Capitol Hill
House Ways and Means
Fornia
Nixon
al Ullman
D-Ore
Ullman
Plan delays Social Security payments until March earliest
Burke pushes for a 15 percent raise effective December 1 and criticizes the administration for a spurious excuse. Finch leaves for a plane, saying he hates to leave the agenda. Vanik accuses Finch of abandoning the committee for political fundraising, calling it an incredible situation where politics takes priority over the needy.
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Burke
Finch
Agena
Charles A. Vanik
Ohio
SCEA to push 1018 dollar teacher pay raise to McNair
SCEA officials plan direct talks with Gov. McNair and key lawmakers after the Education Department proposed a 600 dollar average raise. The group notes the Southeastern average target is 7181 dollars and weighs tax options and revenue growth for fiscal 1970-71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C. Education Assn
Robert E. McNair
Carlos W. Gibbons
SCEA
State Department of Education
Gibbons
State Budget and Control Board
McNair
General Assembly
Fire hazard eyed in hundreds of color TV sets
A presidential panel investigates reports that hundreds of color TV sets mostly from one maker caught fire even when off. The probe, with several fires including a death, may lead to hearings or manufacturer action while avoiding naming the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stewart M. Statler
Nixon
National Commission On Product Safety
Statler
Jack Wayman
Electronics Industries Association
Pill Era Arrives
Public Health notices discuss the rise of major and minor tranquilizers like Miltown Librium Valium and Serax. Benefits include treatment of insanity alcoholism and neurosis, but abuse and addiction risks loom with cross addiction to alcohol and barbiturates.
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UPI
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Associated Press
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Cali
Martha W. Griffiths
Dmich
James A. Burke
D-Mass
Hugh E. Gibson
East London
South Africa
Posts and Telegraphs Department
J.F. van Rooyen
Byrd Station
Antarctica
Public Health Information Committee
South Carolina Medical Association
Joseph I. Waring
Charleston
Donald H. Robinson
John Preston
J. Decherd Guess
Greenville
John Manos
Willard Mills
Leon Banov
Robert Solomon, M.D
Goodyear
Aiken
Fed
Taxea
Oldsmobile
Oldsgance
Dea
Timmerman Motor Company
Richland Ave. E
Laurens
McCrory
Dial
Aiken S.C
S-M-L
T.V. Toys
Slinky
Whipper
Snapper
Dafodil
Richland Ave
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