Economy boom plan risks backfiring in coming years
The piece argues Nixon seeks a rapid economy upturn by shifting spending into the near term. It warns costly budget deficits and steady money expansion could fuel inflation, undermine price controls, and slow long term employment gains despite short term boosts.
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Pentagon
Health Education and Welfare
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
White House
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Federal Reserve Board
Johnson
Nixon
Congress
Heir Scams Targeting Descendants Reported by BBB
The St Louis BBB warns of a California firm sending identical letters to people with surnames of deceased individuals. For 8.50 it offers copies of decedent estate records, preying on potential heirs. The likelihood of being a true heir is remote and solicitations carry risk.
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St. Louis
Wallace complicates two way split in Dem race
The Democratic nomination narrows as McGovern gains endorsements after Muskie's withdrawal. Harris and Larsen switch to McGovern, Ribicoff implied to back him, while Wallace threatens a three way dynamic in several states. Humphrey sees potential gains from Muskie's exit as convention battles loom.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Muskie
Fred Harris
McGovern
Harris
Cliff Larson
Iowa
Miami Beach
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
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Chicago
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George C. Wallace
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Sen. Muskie
Ohio
Michigan
California
Down with neckties and war
A humorous monologue mocks necktie culture arguing ties cut off air and ventilation and stunt intelligence. The speaker recalls social shaming for not wearing a tie, likens ties to a drunken centipede, and calls for discarding the accessory before pursuing peace and ending war.
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Boston
Vietnam War Repeats Itself As Offense Fails To Rally Saigon
An AP report from South Vietnam notes three weeks of fighting show a reverse film of past wars with Viet Minh and Viet Cong tactics, highlighting weak Saigon defense, poor radio and radar reliability, disrepair of bases, and limited US troop re-engagement amid a largely external conventional push.
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Quang Tri
An Loc
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Dong Ha
U.S
Phu Bai
2Nd
John Paul Vann
Central Highlands
Nixon trip hinges on Vietnam progress and Moscow aims
The Associated Press notes President Nixon may cancel or delay his Moscow visit if the North Vietnamese offensive in South Vietnam escalates. Kissinger’s secret Moscow stay signals Vietnam talks will be central. A major VC victory or capture of a government capital could make the summit impossible.
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