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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1971

Page

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White House rules out immediate tax cuts after strong quarter

The White House rejects immediate tax-relief plans despite a solid first-quarter GNP rise of 28.5 billion dollars. George P. Shultz calls the expansion good but notes inflation remains high at 5.2 percent while unemployment targets loom. Auto production rebound from the GM strike drives much of the growth, with the quarter marking the largest dollar increase in 12 years.

Washington White House Nixon George P. Shultz Shultz Newsmen General Motors

Tannehill Wins Match in Peking Exhibition

Middleport student John Tannehill, 18, defeated a Chinese opponent before 18 000 spectators in Shanghai. The U S touring table tennis team viewed China’s industry and praised the progress of the 1955 exhibit with mixed notes from executives and scientists.

Shanghai Middleport Ohio John Tannehill Peking Tannehill

Nixon Aims Broader Food Stamp Access

The Nixon administration seeks fall implementation of new food stamp rules expanding eligibility to more low income families while tightening access for indigents and hippies. A national income-eligibility standard would replace state limits, potentially expanding the program beyond current caps and affecting about 10.2 million people across 45 states and nearly all counties.

Washington Asst Agriculture Richard E. Lyng Newsmen Lyng Alaska New Jersey New York

Friendly accuses Nixon aides of sowing media doubt

Former CBS News president Fred W. Friendly says the Nixon administration aims to undermine trust in the news media with malice aforethought. He warns distrust of government endangers press freedom and civil justice. In Vietnam, a new operation targets enemy supply routes in the A Shau Valley with little contact reported. In Ohio, General Telephone and 23 communities strike a compromise, reducing a $9 million rate increase by $3 million.

Medford Mass CBS News Fred W. Friendly Nixon Spiro T. Agnew Friendly Saigon A Shau Columbus Ohio General Telephone Co

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Patton Wins Seven Oscars Amid Scott Refusal at 43rd Awards

At the 43rd Academy Awards in Los Angeles the Patton team swept seven honors including best picture. George C. Scott won best actor for Patton despite declaring he would not accept an Oscar. The Academy will retain his statue for possible future delivery.

Hollywood Patton Helen Hayes And Franklin J. Schaffner Los Angeles Music Center Goldie Hawn George C. Scott Scott Gen George S. Patton New York Frank McCarthy Academy Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Daniel Taradash Taradash

Nixon Revenue Sharing Plans Stall In Hostile Congress

President Nixon’s bid to repackage existing aid into 11 billion dollars of block grants faces strong Democratic opposition in Congress. The six special programs covering education, manpower, law enforcement, transportation, community development and rural development are unlikely to advance beyond hearings this year. The 5 billion general revenue sharing plan also encounters stiff resistance in the House Ways and Means Committee led by Chairman Wilbur Mills.

Washington Nixon Congress House Ways and Means Committee Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark John W. Bytnes Wisconsin

Attic Items Could Bring Quick Cash for Homeowners

Alert potential sellers to monetize unused valuables like beds frames and fans by contacting buyers offering fast proceeds. The message highlights attic finds as money makers and invites rapid, profitable disposal of items.

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