McGovern plan to tax the rich and aid the poor faces questions
Washington reports Sen. George McGovern's reform proposal seeks a $1000 annual minimum income, elimination of the $750 personal exemption, a high estate tax, state-funded education aid, and a major defense cut. Critics warn of security risks and economic impact while supporters tout reduced welfare costs and broader private enterprise. The plan's details and fiscal projections remain contested as computer reviews and campaign debates continue.
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Arab War Chief Ends Russia Trip
Mohammed Ahmed Sadek the Egyptian war minister concluded a five day visit to Moscow. Most talks were with Soviet defense minister Marshal Andrei Grechko who saw him off at the airport Monday. No details of the discussions were announced. They were believed to be part of ongoing military consultations.
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Hoffa outlines 26 prison reforms in testimony
In prepared remarks to a Senate subcommittee, former Teamsters president Jimmy Hoffa after four years nine months in federal prison details 26 changes for prisons. He calls for smaller facilities with private cells, expanded medical care, libraries, better guard training, grievance boards, extended visiting rights, unrestricted mail and calls, and a minimum wage for prison work. He urges practical job placement for release and cautions that current systems produce bitter, more skilled offenders. He notes overcrowding and aging facilities and argues reforms are needed for safety and humane treatment. A separate note mentions Manzanar being declared a California Historical Landmark.
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Miami Police Chief Prepared To Keep Conventions Peaceful
Miami Beach Police Chief Rocky Pomerance plans to maintain order during the 1972 nominating conventions. He notes past mass conflicts in Chicago and intends extensive mob-prevention training for 250 officers, plus outreach with protest organizers, to keep streets peaceful in his city.
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Orlando Had Better File In County in Erie County
Erie report says Democratic state senate hopeful Dr Quentin Orlando must file expense statements in his county for April primary or face possible disqualification after the general election. Pennsylvania Elections Commissioner James Green ordered local filing, noting statewide candidates file in Harrisburg. Orlando contends he followed petition instructions. county solicitor calls filing rules ambiguous but the code requires local filing. CHANGING STUDENTS BENTON Ill High school students today are less respectful and less informed.
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