GOP Defections Signal Senate Vote On HEW Bill
Republican defections split the GOP over a $19.7 billion HEW budget bill as the Senate readies to vote despite a Nixon veto threat. The measure boosts education aid with $398 million for impacted schools and $600 million total, while defense and foreign aid cuts are argued to balance the package by Mansfield and opponents.
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Inflation Hits 20 Year High Amid 1969 Rise
Washington reports 6.1 percent increase in living costs for 1969 with 45 million workers squeezed by prices and slow economy. Average weekly pay $117.25 up $6.87 but worth $7.15 less. December grocery prices surged 1.6 percent fueling annual food gains of 7.2 percent. Hamburger 64.2 cents, eggs 77.9 cents, lettuce 40.8 cents, milk 2 more cents per half gallon. Housing costs up 6.7 percent for the year. services of home ownership rise. Clothing transportation rise 5.2 percent. medical care up 6 percent. recreation 3.8 percent.
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B52s Press To Halt North Troop Movements Near Mekong Delta
American B52 bombers pounded troop concentrations and base camps in the Seven Mountains region near the Cambodian border to stop North Vietnamese units massing for a Tet offensive. They dropped nearly 1,000 tons as officials warned of renewed activity ahead of Tet.
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Carswell gains swift GOP backing for Supreme Court seat
Attorney General Mitchell met with top Republicans to reassure ethics questions about George Harrold Carswell. Senate leaders praised his minimal business dealings since 1953 and prepared for rapid confirmation. Hruska cited a net worth around $200,000 including timberland and an Aberta Box and Crate Co. stake.
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U S Envoys Resume Formal Contact With Red China
In Warsaw, U S Ambassador Walter J Stoessel Jr and Charge d Affaires Lei Yang resumed formal government contact after a two year lapse. Stoessel arrived by limousine with aides Paul Kreisberg Donald Anderson and Thomas W Sims for the 2 p m meeting at the Chinese Embassy.
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No Upper Limit Set For February Draft
The Selective Service System will not impose or hint at an upper limit for February lottery numbers to meet the draft quota. Gen. Hershey, head since 1941, will be replaced Feb. 16 and his successor could alter plans. The December lottery matched birth days to numbers 1 through 366 to guide local boards.
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Nixon marks first year with quiet duties before State of the Union
President Nixon spends a subdued day focusing on relief to Nigeria and a report on his Asia trip. He plans a private Blair House dinner and will skip a Republican inaugural ball the eve of his State of the Union address. He will attend a private gathering with close allies on Sunday.
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McGovern Proposes Global Child Payments Plan
Sen. George S. McGovern unveils a "human security plan" with a guaranteed $50 to $65 monthly child allowance, a job guarantee for capable adults, and enhanced Social Security. He argues the plan rivals Nixon's family assistance and would replace child tax exemptions with direct support.
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Indiana coach Pont declines Selective Service director post
Bloomington Indiana John Pont Indiana University head football coach says he turned down a presidential invitation to be director of Selective Service. An aide to President Nixon called three weeks ago offering the job to the 42 year old Pont who said he wanted to coach a while longer.
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Interchurch movement faces erosion amid council meeting
In Tulsa the National Council of Churches opened a five day policy board meeting. General secretary Dr Edwin Espy warned the movement is threatened by undeclared erosion as the group seeks a new course for the future.
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Ohio Cold Spreads Across State With Frigid Readings
Columbus Toledo and Findlay posted six and nine below zero as the deepest chill hit northwest Ohio. Elsewhere temperatures ranged to zero at Mansfield four at Cleveland ten at Cincinnati Youngstown Dayton three at Columbus and Akron Canton eight at Zanesville with light snow flurries reported in scattered sections.
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GE Strike Enters 13th Week Climax in Deadlock
The GE nationwide strike extends into a 13th week with little progress. J Curtis of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service met separately with GE and the two leading unions to seek a settlement, according to his aide.
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