McGovern proposes universal monthly check to curb poverty
Senator George S. McGovern floated a plan for a monthly government allowance up to 4000 for a family of four funded by higher taxes on the rich. He said no one would lose money, with beneficiaries mainly under 12090 annual earnings, aiming to replace welfare. He touted the idea as less demanding than other income plans.
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Gpt
George S. McGovern
D-5.d
McGovern
America
Santa Claus
McGiovern
Edmund Must
Maine
John Gilligan
Muskie
Andar
Lyndon B. Jamson
Kennedy
Gilligan
Ohio
Aull McGovern
The Lighter Side Friendship or football
In a humorous UPI field piece, a Christmas party clashes with a Washington Redskins playoff game aired that afternoon. Guests debate canceling or risking offended hosts as the team’s long-awaited return to playoffs looms, with plans to feign illness or travel to avoid the conflict.
Home invasion ends in birdshot assault injuring nine
In Rosemead California a stranger invited into a backyard party produced a public safety item loaded with birdshot, injuring nine people. Rodney Turdin, 18, was in critical condition with pellets to the eye and neck. others suffered pellet wounds and were hospitalized for treatment. The suspect, about 20 years old, went to the front door asking for the party, then fired in the rear yard where the gathering stood.
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Rosemean
Calif
UPN
Adayan
Sheriff's Office
Rodney Turdin
Sheriff's Department
Los Angeles
Social Security representative visits Columbus City Hall
A Norfolk Social Security office representative visits Columbus City Hall each Wednesday from 9 am to noon to assist with any phase of the Social Security program. John B. Cook reminds those who did not enroll for Medical Insurance that their enrollment period is January through March 1972. Further information is available through Social Security channels.
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Norfolk Social Security
Columbus City Hall
John B. Cook
Noriilk
Salute history and origins of military hand gestures
The World Almanac traces the hand salute to cavemen signaling no weapons. It notes later medieval use by armored knights raising the right arm to lift a helmet and show peace by keeping the sword away from the weapon in use.
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The
World Almanac
Four Workmen Killed in Blast at Chemical Plant
Four workmen were killed and another missing after an explosion at a chemical distillation unit of PPGY Industries on Thursday. Three others were badly burned as officials estimate damages could run into millions of dollars. a 10 foot piece of equipment was hurled by the blast near the plant shore.
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Lake Tharles
Babet
Aieoman
Ppgy Industries
Millard Fire Sirens To Join Omaha Civil Defense Test
In Omaha a test of civil defense warming sirens will run at 1 am. Millard fire and rescue sirens are to be linked to the test to help public alertness in the event of a nuclear attack and ensure rapid sheltering and safety actions.
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Omaha
Millard
Mrs Romshek to head altar group at St Josephs
New officers were elected for St Josephs Altar Society with Mrs George Bormshek as president and Mrs Naroki Schmit as vice president. Paul Rutten praised retiring officers for 1971, prizes awarded to members, and 21 members attended. New Holy Name officers for 1972 include Roger Pribnow president and Leo Ebel treasurer. Christmas party hosted by Al Hanus for Co op elevator employees and spouses featured cards, socializing, and festive table decor.
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St. Josephs
Mvs
George Bormshek
Bill Mirek
Naroki Schmit
Treasures
New
Paul Rutten
Givn
Roger Pribnow
Rutton
Leo Cockson
Austin
Lex
LeRoy McDonald
Bergstrom
Tex
Gerald McDonald
Fred Brase
Vive
Seinyler
Jerome Didier
Dak Roimshekard
Don Griffiths
Madison
Holy Name Organization
St. Josephs Church
Pllows
Doin Pachta
Leo Ebel
Mes
al Hanus
Co-op
First Christmas Card Origin Revealed in Brief History
United Press International notes the first Christmas card originated in England by J.C. Hershey in 183 and later popularized in the United States by Louis Prang at Austen 1 MGA.
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United Press International
England
J.C. Hershey
United
Louis Prang
Austen
Christmas in the mountains snow and warm in far west
Weather reports show stormy Far West conditions with heavy snow in northern and central California mountains and along the Pacific coast. Blizzard warnings were issued for western Croton and nearby ranges while rain and thundershowers affected the Atlantic seaboard. Temperatures varied widely across the nation from record lows in some northern states to near 80 in Florida.
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United Prest International
Far West
Pacific Coast
Norcaem
Central California
Croton
Californ
Atlantic Aisin
Misssissippi
Chicago
Nearacka
Rape City
Montana
Nerah Dakota
Davis seeks bail as health claim delays trial
Angela Davis's attorneys request bail arguing three weeks of imprisonment would force surgery. Federal judge sets hearing for January 12 and requires state response by January 1. Davis, a former UCLA philosophy professor and black activist, is being sought in a murder kidnapping case, with defense claiming California bail denial was arbitrary and discriminatory.
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UPI
Agela Davis
Howard Moose Jr
Miss Davis
UCLA
Andl Avowedl Marsist
Ral Clan
California
District Court
Federal
William . Sweigert
Moore
Santa Clara County
Davis
Agriculture Dept finds 22nd DES residue case this year
Agriculture Department inspectors announce the 22nd case of illegal diethylstilbestrol residues this year in cattle and sheep. New rules take effect January 8 1972 requiring seven day withdrawal or certified status. violators face FDA prosecution.
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Bernard Brenner
Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Food and Drug Administration
Department
Erculture Department
Agriculure
Confidence men fleece Iowa farmer in $20,000 scam
Ida County Sheriff notes two confidence men active in Iowa Nebraska and Missouri. Wayne Steinbeck accepted a cashier’s check for $20,289 in exchange for 50 head of cattle. FBI warning cautions livestock interests in three states as the scheme has netted about $75,005.
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Ina Grove
Towa
Ida County
Don Gabers
Wayne Steinbeck
Lincoln
Neb
Resturn
Gebers
FBI
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Stebuck
Weston Parks
Scottsbluff
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Washington Redskins
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Redskins
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Homestead Air Force Base
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Victor Adding Machines
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