Nixon's bold wage price freeze shocks Washington
President Nixon unveiled a wage price freeze and tax cuts aiming to curb inflation and spur growth. Leaders from both parties, including Dole and Meany, hailed the move as a master stroke while critics like McGovern questioned timing and credibility. Connally emerged as a central figure in shaping and presenting the policy.
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Peking
China
Treasury
John B. Connally
Texas
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
Nixon
Cabinet Council On Economic
Camp David
Connally
Cost of Living Council
Athens Messenger 1971 Athens notice front page header
August 20 1971 edition of the Athens Messenger published in Athens Ohio lists staff positions and publishing details. It records Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and G Kenner as publishers with Charles W Reamer as managing editor and Richard R Paynter as assistant to the publisher.
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Athens Stressenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
U S China Diplomacy Move Cited by Rogers on Dual Representation
Secretary of State Rogers signals U S openness to dual representation for China. He rejects expelling Taiwan and stresses Beijing's government represents 700 to 800 million people, while the United States will defend Taiwan's UN seat with broad opposition to expulsion.
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Nixon
William P. Rogers
United States
People’s Republic of China
United Nations
Rogers
Chou
Taiwan
China
Peking
Nixon imposes temporary wage price freeze amid high support
Gallup finds 50 percent back wage and price controls with 39 percent opposed, with strongest backing in the East Midwest and Far West. Support spans Republicans and Democrats, clerical and sales workers, farmers, while younger voters and professionals show mixed views.
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Princeton
N. J
Nixon
East
Midwest
Far West
BBC Under Fire Over Yesterday's Men Title And Content
London report notes the BBC funded a documentary titled Yesterday's Men that mocked Labour leaders. Interviews were edited to mislead about the program, sparking formal inquiries, apologies, and calls for safeguards while defending overall public broadcasting standards.
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London
BBC
Labor Party
Harold Wilson
BBC under pressure over governance and future broadcasting
The piece criticizes potential government overreach and a proposed broadcasting council while defending BBC independence and free expression. It warns that a public appeals body could grant powers leading to state control, risking freedom the BBC has avoided.
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BBC
Labor Party
Broadcasting Council
New Jersey Plans Wide Emission Tests for All Cars
State environmental officials announced next year every registered vehicle in New Jersey will undergo exhaust emissions testing under a nationwide leading air pollution inspection system. Officials expect about a third of the state's 3.3 million cars to fail the test.
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New Jersey
Readers Letters Policy and Publication Practice
The page invites letters on current issues and favors concise one page or shorter submissions. The editor will edit for space and clarity, with names and addresses required for publication.
Athens Messenger Publication Rates and Mailing Info
The Athens Messenger lists delivery and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. It notes carrier and tube delivery methods, routes, and pricing for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide mail subscriptions, plus entry as second class matter at the Athens post office.
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Egbinsluch
D&s Growee
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Athens
Nixon on Busing Pro Education Not Segregation
Conserva tive James Kilpatrick argues Nixon's Aug 3 stance opposes excessive busing while supporting desegregation through a minimum program. He criticizes HEW plans for Austin and says real goal is better education for black and white children, not rigid bus schemes.
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Nixon
The
Civil Rights Commission
Commission
HEW
Austin
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Bugs) Moran
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