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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1972
Page
4
An editorial urges support for the March of Dimes citing new genetics and vaccines to prevent birth defects. It highlights genetic counseling, rubella and Rh incompatibility vaccines, and funded programs for research, treatment, rehabilitation, prenatal care, and public health education nationwide.
The 5.2 percent Social Security tax rate stays the same but the wage base increases from $7,800 to $9,000 on January 1, 1972. The change aims to fund a 10 percent across the board benefit rise enacted last March, affecting long-term tax burden, with 75 percent of workers fully taxed and 25 percent partially exempted. Possible reforms discussed include removing the wage ceiling and using general revenues to finance benefits, with hearings anticipated in 1972.
As of Saturday January 1 the world will coordinate by cesium atom vibrations rather than astronomical time. The first atomic clock built in 1948 evolved to a more precise 1955 version, reducing drift to about one part in 500 million. Over a decade this yields a roughly ten second discrepancy with the astronomical clock, a small gap with huge implications for space tracking, intercontinental flights, and satellite communications.
President Nixon proposed halving payrolls to about 66 000 fewer civilian Executive Branch workers by June 30, 1972. By late 1971 reductions lagged as hiring slowed and ceilings were appealed, with progress uncertain and the next budget due in January.
In Can Tho, a South Vietnamese POW camp displays a controlled, humane routine for Viet Cong prisoners of war. Prisoners ages 13 to 69 mingle in volleyball, badminton, classrooms, and gardens while Maj. Hoat touts visits, mail, and consistent rations. The tour contrasts with alleged harsher North Vietnamese camps, and the International Red Cross has reported no complaints on their last inspection.
Holmes Alexander analyzes the CBS interview with President Nixon noting the hostile edge and Nixon’s passivity. The piece argues Nixon should challenge media distortions, push hard on war aims and peace talks, and avoid being a target in a hostile political climate.
The piece contrasts World War II North Atlantic convoys and Murmansk's ruin with current Soviet naval buildup. It warns U S Atlantic Fleet cuts, potential reassessment, and NATO jitters. It cites Murmansk base strength, Severodvinsk production, and Danish Norwegian shifts toward neutrality. It recalls Roosevelt's 1941 aid and Lend Lease escort, noting disarmament sentiment today.
The article traces Nixon’s 1970 36 minute message and the 1971 address with its six great goals, noting shifts in focus from budget balance to foreign policy and domestic reforms. It cites Galbraith on official forecasting and previews the 1972 address as potentially tighter and more pointed in an election year.
Washington reports progress against organized crime with 1400 convictions and 2100 prosecutions from FBI leads in three years. High echelon cases rose from 23 in 1968 to 61 in 1971, total 123. Over 170 officials indicted or convicted in 32 months. Mitchell credits wiretapping and new laws under Organized Crime Control Act.
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