07 Oct 1971
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1971
Page
1
Wholesale prices declined for the first time in a year in September the first full month of Nixon wage price controls. The seasonally adjusted drop was three tenths of one percent to 114.5 on the 1967 base, with a four tenths decline after seasonal adjustment, the largest since 1966.
President Nixon outlines Phase 2 post-freeze measures targeting wage and price restraints tied to productivity. The plan may include limited profit controls, possible cost of living adjustments, and enforcement by the Cost of Living Council plus potential wage guidelines.
The military procurement bill 82 to 4 in the Senate heads to a House battle over a six month U.S. withdrawal from Indochina. Mansfield hopes for acceptance, with a showdown vote likely next week. The Senate also added 381 million for lower enlisted pay and kept a Laos spending ceiling.
In Charleston West Virginia the coal strike idles over 100000 miners as United Mine Workers and Bituminous Coal Operators Association resume talks after a recess. A source says no agreement yet on wages or fringe benefits as federal court actions loom over UMW elections.
Lt. Gov. John Brown challenged four proposed changes to the Ohio Constitution at a public hearing. He opposed shifting Senate presidency, removing journal protests, mandating annual sessions, and allowing special-session reconvening by presiding officers. The 32 member commission will draft recommendations for the Oct. 19 commission meeting, with voters to decide in 1972.
North Vietnam denounces the South Vietnam election as a farce and urges acceptance of a seven point peace plan as the war’s only logical exit. In New York, Rebozo reportedly benefited from favorable land sales to the Biscayne National Monument project. A Los Angeles Times report notes a forged ID gardener at the Western White House amid a broader immigration raid. Northern Ireland sees renewed gun battles and calls for tougher action from Prime Minister Faulkner. In Vietnam, 21 U.S. troops killed last week with 117 wounded. Federal judges halt West Coast docks and Chicago longshoremen strikes for 10 days pending further hearings.
U S B52 bombers launched heavy strikes across South Vietnam Cambodia and Laos dropping about 900 tons on suspected North Vietnamese troop positions depots and supply routes while ground fighting dwindled to small patrol clashes and shelling attacks.
In Columbus the Ohio General Assembly nears a compromise on biennial tax and budget laws after weeks of debate. The House and Senate seek a plan acceptable to both chambers, with discussions focusing on appropriations while tax plans await spending decisions.
Classified section highlights include theater scenes and entertainment notices for the week. Local venues and listings present show times and venue details for readers seeking cultural events.
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