Senate votes 15 percent Social Security hike
The Senate approved a 15 percent Social Security increase as part of a tax reform package, proposing a new $100 minimum for individuals, funded by raising the wage base from $7,800 to $12,000 for 1973. The plan, backed by Senators Mansfield and Byrd, would extend benefits to about 25 million recipients starting in April, with an estimated $6.2 billion annual cost and a $150 monthly minimum for couples.
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Montana
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D-La
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
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Rdel
Nixon
Winston L. Prouty
R-Vt
Byrd
Social Security Administration
Abraham A. Ribicoff
D-Conn
Peter H. Dominick
R-Cole
Service member Delvin Martinson dies in Vietnam
Pentagon reports Army Private First Class Delvin Martinson of Benson Minnesota was killed recently in the Vietnam War. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl M Martinson.
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Washington
Pentagon
Benson
Market hits new yearly low as Dow sinks to 793.03
The stock market slid to a new low for the year on Friday with the Dow Jones average at 793.03, its weakest in nearly three years, down 19.27 for the week. The Associated Press average fell 7.9 over five sessions to 272.6, its lowest in over three years.
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Associated Press
New York
Indictment sought against Manson for Tate slayings
Prosecutors plan to seek murder and conspiracy charges against Charles Manson based on vicarious liability for the Tate and seven other killings. Grand jury continued with 10 witnesses as Atkins testified she was hypnotized and present at the scenes.
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Associated Press
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Sharon Tate
Charles M. Manson
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Jesus
Satan
Vincent Bugliosi
Susan Atkins
Independence
Miss Tate
Roman Polanski
Miss Atkins
Aaron Stovitz
Stovitz
Richard Caballero
NATO allies freeze Greece over alleged undemocratic actions
Brussels dispatch reports that NATO members quietly froze Greece amid accusations of undemocratic practices and torture of opponents. Foreign ministers will decide next Friday in Paris about the issue as Greece faces suspension from the Council of Europe, while Athens loses a NATO seat in the Nuclear Planning Group and delays expected residency changes. The Greek foreign minister was reportedly ill, and Greek parliament has seen limited access as December meetings wrap up.
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Council of Europe
Paris
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Turkey
NATO Council
Youth Pleads Not Guilty to Six Charges
A 16 year old from St. Cloud appeared in Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis to plead not guilty to six counts linked to the alleged kidnapping and rape of a Robbinsdale girl, age 16. He faces charges including kidnapping aggravated robbery aggravated rape aggravated assault indecent liberties and unauthorized use of an automobile.
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St. Cloud
Hennepin County
Robbinsdale
Kenneth L. Ahearn
Israelis Egypts swap pilots in major prisoner exchange
Israelis and Egyptians completed a three way prisoner swap that included Syria, freeing 58 Egyptians in exchange for two Israeli pilots held in Egypt. The International Red Cross coordinated final steps amid behind the scenes diplomacy across the Middle East.
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Syria
Internation Red Cross
Medina sues Time Inc over My Lai linkage in Time issue
Boston Captain Ernest L Medina files an $11 million defamation suit against Time Inc in federal court. Represented by F Lee Bailey, the suit cites a Time magazine article linking Medina to civilians slayings at My Lai in March 1969. In Minneapolis, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski will guest conduct the New York Philharmonic for five weeks in 1970-71 and spend a week with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
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Time, Inc
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Time Magazine
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Minnesota Orchestra
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Philadelphia Orchestra
Minnesota Orchestral Association
Skrowaczewski
Stock market sinks as weeklong losses mount
AP reports a volatile week with the Dow Jones average dipping below 800 midweek and ending at 793.03. The broader AP 60-stock index fell to a three year low, while the NYSE composite and S&P 500 also declined amid expectations of continued tight money and corporate profit drops. Trading volume rose to 55.6 million shares as most indicators point to further weakness.
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Standard & Poor
5,800 Juveniles Jailed in Minnesota Last Year
ST. PAUL AP More than 5,800 Minnesota juveniles were jailed in the state last year, including children as young as 7. Corrections Commissioner Paul Keve said many were held briefly until placement with parents, noting 13 under 10 and 400 under 13, with 15 cities not reporting, possibly understating the total.
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Breathing Spell Sways NWA Stewardess Strike Crisis
Negotiators gained a three day breathing spell to craft a contract between strike threatening Northwest Orient Airlines stewardesses and the TWU. A weekend walkout was called off as federal mediator Lawrence Farmer asked for postponement until Monday midnight.
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Lawrence Farmer
Transport Workers Union
Colleen Court
Cochairman
TWU
NWA
Mitchell hints Administration backs MacGregor for Senate
At an airport press conference before a dinner, U.S. Atty. Gen. John N. Mitchell signaled the White House would not be unhappy if Rep Clark MacGregor won Minnesota GOP endorsement for U S senator next year. He assumes MacGregor will be the nominee as the race remains neck and neck with Atty. Gen. Douglas Head for the endorsement. Head supporters have sought White House neutrality until the Minnesota GOP settles its split.
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Senate
Minnesota
MacGregor
Douglas Head
White House
Mr. Nixon
NEA president elect sees teachers as rising political force
NEA president elect George D. Fischer told reporters in Minneapolis that teachers will become the most potent political force in the nation within five years. He noted increased militancy and a growing influence surpassing other blocs, and urged greater federal funding for public education while supporting pay equity for all teachers.
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National Education Association
George D. Fischer
American Federation of Teachers
Fischer
NEA
Penn sophomore breeds Afghan hounds in shared Philadelphia flat
Mary Leisner, a University of Pennsylvania sophomore, lives in a cramped two room apartment with thirteen dogs. The pack includes twelve Afghan hounds, ten of them pups, and one Irish Setter. She began breeding and selling the Afghans last year to pay tuition and hopes to do so again with this litter.
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Mary Leisner
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Mary
Nader to Speak at Luther College in Decorah Iowa
Ralph Nader known for consumer protection speaks at Luther College Decorah on Thursday December 11. His 8 p m talk Consumer Problems and Corporate Responsibility is open to the public and sponsored by the Student Activities Council at Luther College.
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Decorah
Iowa
Ralph Nader
Luther College
Luther Colleg
Student Activities Council
35 Calls After First Night Rent Ad Appears
Mrs J P reports about 35 calls the first night after her house rental ad appeared in the Austin Daily Herald.
All Modern 244 Bedroom House with Garage in SE
Property listing for a modern 244 bedroom house with a garage in the SE area. Indicates immediate possession or later if necessary and a contact number Cal XXX-XXXX after 4 pm.
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