Records for the Blind and Christmas Gifts Cite Graham and Music
The letter requests access to Graham sermons and other records for blind listeners, noting free postal and library services for the blind via a Raleigh regional library and Minneapolis contact. It mentions catalog items from Victor Records and the First Piano Quartet and invites donations.
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Conferees Pass School Measure Amid Tight Senate Votes
Democratic tally shows 31 for 18 against in House conferees on a school measure. Senate tabled 60 28 and 49 43 votes. an amendment to grant HEW secretary power to cut federal funds from colleges failing campus violence plans was struck from the bill.
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Fire kills seven in Brooklyn Bushwick blaze
A rapid-fire blaze in a second floor living room climbed to the attic in Brooklyn's Bushwick section. Fire officials say thirteen people were trapped, with some dead and others rescued as firefighters fought through flames and smoke. Bedellathed youngsters were carried out by aerial ladder and by stairs as crews battled the inferno.
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Reform Work Finishes $6.5 Billion Cut From Tax Bill
Congress conference committee wraps up most reform provisions as House Senate talks aim to finish action tonight. Key items include failed increases in exemptions, Social Security changes, welfare boosts, investment credits, and import quota powers cited by Nixon opposition.
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Congress Drives To Finish Work
Congress pressed to wrap the year’s appropriations, tax and Social Security talks to end by Saturday. Senate action lined up on foreign aid and a final supplemental bill while House members handled conference committee measures. President Nixon urged restraint on spending to preserve revenue despite political costs.
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Pentagon Doubts On Enemy Strength Estimates In Vietnam
A Pentagon assessment questions last year’s enemy strength in South Vietnam and cites a range of 207,000 to 222,000 as of October 25 1968. Officials note no clear explanation for the wide variance and cast doubt on the 240,000 figure touted as a fall estimate. Defense Secretary Melvin R Laird acknowledged the range likely sits about 40 000 below the prior year while testifying to reporters.
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Increases in Infiltration Claims Scrutinized
Laird avoids precise figures on enemy troop strength and cites general statements about North Vietnamese infiltration into the South. In the past weeks an uptick is noted, but the reliability of these claims is doubtful due to weak data and uncertain estimates.
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Nixon Urges Congress to Cut Federal Spending
President Nixon warns that inflation endangers the economy but can be battled with reduced federal spending. He cites a $192.9 billion ceiling under threat by $4 billion in rising costs and says Congress must act to avoid fueling higher prices, urging responsibility and criticizing tax reform proposals.
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GOP Sweeps Democrats From Policy Posts In Nixon Era
Washington AP reports a broad Republican replacement drive under Nixon. Of 2150 posts, 2020 or 94 percent have GOP appointees, with Morgenthau ousted as U.S. attorney for southern New York and Ley replaced as FDA commissioner. Contention centers on pruning Democratic holds and reshaping federal positions.
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