Arms cut proposal faces long Senate debate
President Nixon has a basic agreement with Russia on renouncing nuclear war and limiting arms, but now must win Senate approval amid Democratic resistance. Senator McGovern and rival Hubert Humphrey oppose concessions, while Senator Jackson criticizes Moscow terms. Fulbright notes both sides have deterrent power. Laird warns cutting funding risks surrender. Brookings warns of a $4.5 billion yearly defense cost rise. replacing Polaris with Trident may not save money.
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Connally in Nixon orbit sparks debate on future role
Nixon admires Treasury Secretary Connally for handling dollar devaluation talks and trade deficits and sends him on a round the world mission to 15 nations in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Analysts weigh Connally replacing Agnew or Rogers, with a State Department post possible if Rogers departs.
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McGovern's Plan to Redistribute Income Draws Fire
Senator George McGovern promotes a $1000 annual minimum income to all Americans funded by tax changes and welfare cuts. The plan replaces welfare, ends the $750 personal exemption, imposes a high inheritance tax, and tax outcomes vary by income. Critics warn of costs, security impact, and feasibility while noting outdated quotations and ongoing computer checks.
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Minimum wage raise risks rural unemployment and inflation
Executive vice president of the Chamber of Commerce argues against a higher minimum wage, saying it eliminates low paying teen jobs and pushes youths to welfare or crime. He notes rural areas face similar, and inflationary risks loom if the Fed expands the money supply. He urges not to raise the minimum wage now and mentions a Neighborhood Youth Corps proposal. A note adds a Garden club picnic at Bemidji State Park Friday at 1 p.m.
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Minnesota DFL split over controversial platform
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey urged a party meeting to discuss shedding the DFL platform image amid protests of its legalization, civil rights, and amnesty planks. At the Miami Beach convention McGovern allies pushed the coalition backing the platform while Humphrey warned of unity issues and forecast McGovern’s first-ballot weakness. He plans fundraising trips to South Carolina, Washington, and New York.
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