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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1969

Page

14

Nixon Aides Move To End Bias in 5 School Districts

The Nixon administration filed two desegregation suits and cut federal funds from three Southern districts under Title VI. Suit targets District 12 in Madison County Mississippi over faculty assignments. Barnwell County SC District 45 had funds cut for delaying integration. Finch notes ongoing push for compliance with desegregation as 11 cuts ordered since January.

Nixon New York Times News Service Washington Nixon Administration John N. Mitchell Johnson Administration Robert H. Finch Finch Mitchell Justice Department Madison County Barnwell County S.C South Johnson

New Health Chief Sees Need for Serious Medicaid Reform

Dr. Roger Egeberg, nominee as health assistant to Secretary Finch, urged serious review of Medicaid. He warned a single universal health standard is unrealistic and said expanding Medicaid could push care away from the poor. He noted doctor overwork and potential fraud, and called for cost-saving measures within Medicaid.

Boston Roger C. Egeberg University of Southern California Medical School Robert H. Finch Department of Health, Education and Welfare Egeberg Finch Nixon John H. Knowles Congres

Medicaid Flexibility Debate Sparks State Standards

A record of remarks shows advocacy for an "orgy of flexibility" with varying state health standards under Medicaid. Critics warn of complex ethics when third parties enter the system, citing overuse of shots, prescriptions, visits, and hospital stays. Egeberg, substituting for Finch, described Knowles as more aggressive on certain points while he remains cautious. RC359aed July.

Egeberg Finch Washington Knowles

Breakfast Jam For Commuters Not on Toast

New York City will broadcast live traffic from police helicopters to home viewers starting in September. WNYC will show daytime and evening rush traffic as commuters sip coffee. The project is funded by a $75,000 federal grant and a $78,000 city appropriation.

New York New York City WNYC U.S. Department of Transportation

New Haven Mayor Lee to Step Down After 16 Years

Richard C. Lee announced he will not seek a ninth term as New Haven mayor, citing the desire to be free to pursue future offices. The 53 year old leader hinted he may challenge Sen. Thomas J. Dodd in the Democratic primary or run for governor if Gov. John N. Dempsey seeks the Senate seat, emphasizing the coming political year. Lee, famed for bold urban planning, helped shape programs later used in Johnson administration poverty efforts and drew national recognition for transforming the city.

New Haven Richard C. Lee Lee Robert C. Weaver Housing and Urban Development

Indian Protest Nets Road Tolls But No Scalps

Passamaquoddy Indians staged a small roadblock on Route 1 at Indian Township Maine collecting tolls from motorists. About 25 drivers paid $1 per car and $2 per truck before state police dispersed the protest. Revenue was to buy milk and prescription medicines. An activist briefly jumped into a truck to halt traffic.

Indian Township Maine Passamaquoddy Rodney L. Scribner State Indian Affairs Department

Astronauts Rehearse Moon Landing Procedures

Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin practice the lunar module landing sequence at Cape Kennedy with Collins in the command module simulator. They plan to view the landing zone from 8,000 feet and adjust approach to a 3 by 7 mile oval in the Sea of Tranquillity, aiming for a precise touchdown and safe hover.

Cape Kennedy Fla Neil A. Armstrong Edwin EB. Aldrin Jr Sea of Tranquillity Michael Collins Armstrong

Bank Parley Yields No Clues On Rate Path

Treasury Secretary Kennedy hosted 24 major banks in Washington to discuss inflation and high interest. A prime rate rise from 7 1/4 to 8 percent was noted, but Kennedy said no promises or rollback were discussed. Rep Patman condemned the briefing as evasive and blamed Kennedy for inaction.

Washington Treasury David M. Kennedy New York Kennedy Federal Reserve Board William McChesney Martin Budget Bureau Robert Mayo Herbert Stein President's Council of Economic Advisers Richard McLaren Martin Paiman Blasts Wright Patman House Banking and Currency Committee Texas Democrat Patman U.S

The Fncinfays Question Littering Your Own Spaces

A cryptic query asks if the FNCINFAYS are responsible for keeping their own areas clean and orderly. It hints at accountability and personal responsibility within a self designated group or project. The wording suggests a playful, possibly satirical context.

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