Johnson Submits 195.3 Billion Budget With Social Security Increase
President Johnson sent a 195.3 billion budget proposal to Congress proposing a 13 percent average increase in Social Security benefits funded by higher payroll levies. He argued for continued a 10 percent income surtax through June 30, 1970 to curb inflation and address Vietnam war funding. The plan projects 25.7 billion for Vietnam in fiscal 1970, a 3.5 billion cut from the current year, and notes hope for Paris talks while keeping options to modify the surtax subject to a Congressional veto.
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Johnson urges sympathetic Nixon hearing and outlines social program
President Johnson urges Congress to give President-elect Nixon a sympathetic hearing while pushing bold social legislation. He sends a 195.3 billion budget and calls for a 13 percent social security rise, 500000 affordable homes loans, an urban development bank, and a revitalized antipoverty program to reduce poverty nationwide.
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Nixon backs extension of surtax until facts justify
President elect Nixon pledged to support Johnson’s recommendation to continue the 10 percent income surtax until the facts we face justify expiring or reducing it. He noted Johnson shares the view and cited a careful alignment with the outgoing president. Nixon and his aides had previously said repeal would come when conditions permit.
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Marines Tighten Noose On Viet Cong Stronghold
U S Marines on an 8200 man amphibious operation on Batangan Peninsula tightened the cordon around a Viet Cong stronghold 340 miles northeast of Saigon. Rear Adm Behrens reported two Marines killed seven wounded in repulsed breakout attempts. four Viet Cong killed earlier and two defected. The Marines also destroyed tunnel complexes seized 600 pounds of rice corn and flour and rounded up 700 suspects for interrogation to separate activists from the population.
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Soviet cosmonauts start orbit transfer test in space
Four rookie cosmonauts aboard Soyuz 4 and Soyuz 5 maneuver in orbit as plans for a potential first crew transfer unfold. Vladimir Shatalov reports all well in Soyuz 4 while Soyuz 5 crew test joint experiments and watch for a possible link between the two ships.
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Explosions On Enterprise Kill 24 as Fire Rages Off Hawaii
The Enterprise suffered 24 dead 85 injured and 17 missing after multiple blasts on the flight deck during a Kahoolawe exercise. The 85000 ton carrier reached port under her own power 75 miles southwest of Honolulu as Navy investigators probe the unknown cause.
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Regional Planning Commission seeks reply on county pledge
Regional Planning Commission will request answer from county commissioners regarding a financial pledge. Black activists evaluate past strategies with James Farmer addressing an Ohio University audience. The report notes tense local issues and a Meigs County anti poverty effort showing results. Ohio Bobcats face Miami Redskins in a basketball game tonight at new Miliet Fat.
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Uncertainty Over Nixon Furthers Gold Price Rally
Gold rose on the London free bullion market to a record high as uncertainty over President-elect Nixon and distrust of paper money boosted demand. The morning fix reached 42.75 dollars per ounce, with buyers eager to convert paper money into solid gold ahead of Nixon's inauguration.
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