Mayors warn cities face financial collapse unless Congress acts
New York City Newark and Pennsylvania Governor warn of imminent deficits and potential government default within 30 days. They urge federal bailouts, oppose cutting other aid, and cite rising welfare costs and payroll suspensions as signs of crisis while urging revenue sharing to prevent broader national chaos.
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Kennedy Regains Steering Committee Seat in Senate
Senate Democrats restore Edward M. Kennedy to the Steering Committee after he lost a previous post as Assistant Majority Leader. In the House, Rep. Thomas P. ONeill is chosen as House Democratic whip, with two new floor whips named. Lawton Chiles joins the Senate Steering Committee succeeding the late Richard Russell. Alan Ellender becomes President Pro Tempore.
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Vermont highway chief defends penny gas tax plan
Vermont Highway Commissioner John T. Gray told Bennington Rotary the proposed one cent gas tax increase is essential to fund highway construction and maintenance. He outlined plans for U.S. 7 upgrades, a Bennington beltline, Vt. 9 and Vt. 346 improvements, and a future east west corridor with a 1971 1978 construction window, plus a new Bennington office to aid relocation.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Light Snow Possible
Cloudy today with a chance of light snow. Highs in the 30s. Clearing tonight with lows 15 to 20. Fair Sunday with highs from the upper 20s in the north to the lower 30s in the south.
Nixon urges new American Revolution and revenue sharing
President Nixon called for a New American Revolution to shift power to the people and spend $6 billion in new money on states and cities. He outlined cabinet reorganization into four new departments and an expanded revenue sharing plan totaling $16 billion, with $5 billion new funds annually to states and localities.
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Arabs' conference ends on hot note in Cairo summit
Leaders of Egypt Syria Sudan and Libya wrap a three day Cairo meeting by accusing Israel of using the ceasefire to entrench occupation. The communique denounces Israel expansion and US backing, urges Arab mobilization and support for Palestinian guerrillas. Israeli threats and Gaza clashes are noted.
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