Nixon Mills showdown looms over Social Security plan
President-elect Nixon met with House Ways and Means Chair Wilbur Mills to discuss his Social Security proposal. Mills signaled skepticism about automatic COLA raises but left room for targeted tax credits in social welfare and other cases. He later scrapped a speech and emphasized tax credits could be used in specific situations, training programs or welfare.
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Wilbur Mills
Nixon Eyes Management Help From Litton Executive
Roy L. Ash of Litton Industries, an early congress of conglomerates, was named by the president elect to advise on executive branch efficiency. Ash will help shape plans for strong administrative emphasis and effective government, with tax credits debated as a back door spend. Nixon met with McCracken Burns and Harlow, and later Moynihan and Blount to discuss urban issues and cabinet possibilities.
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Arthur Burns
Bryce N. Harlow
Mills
Daniel P. Moynihan
Harvard
Winton M. Blount
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Moynihan
Broad Political Reforms Proposed by Sen Kuchel
Senator Kuchel predicted the Nixon administration will push to bring government closer to the people and act as a broker with business to improve city life. He urged reforms including abolishing the electoral college, extending voting to 18 year olds, more campaign finance disclosure, and wider use of free TV time.
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Judge backs atheist in draft fight
District Judge Alexander Harvey in Baltimore ruled that Michael H. Shacter, 24, of Bethesda may qualify as a conscientious objector under military draft rules. He dismissed charges for failing to report for Army induction, noting Shacter's sincere belief war is wrong meets the standard even though he does not believe in a Supreme Being.
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5.2 Percent Professor Pay Hike Urged in L A
The Coordinating Council for Higher Education recommended a 6.2 percent pay raise for state college professors after rejecting higher figures from college representatives. Trustees had urged 12.6 percent, staff proposed 10.2 percent, but council members trimmed the increase to 6.2 percent amid concerns over campus disturbances.
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Coordinating Council For Higher Education
Johnson Urges Limited Tax Authority for President
President Johnson urged Congress to grant Nixon a limited ability to adjust taxes to sustain full employment. He told Business Council that flexible tax policy could be used within checks from Congress to support economic growth and reduce inflation. He warned against a return to high unemployment and praised ongoing prosperity amid concerns over inflation.
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Nixon offers Humphrey UN post and DUBridge on space policy
Nixon offered his rival Hubert H. Humphrey the U N ambassadorship but Humphrey declined to return to his home state. DuBridge, Caltech president and science adviser to Nixon, urged preserving lunar exploration and urged stronger collaboration among government, industry, and universities with Europe and the Americas.
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Science task forces expand reach across agencies
He noted that two science task forces have already been established, one AFL affiliate and another government unit, forming a coordinated approach to research and policy. Entities include a science task force and government unit collaborating on cross agency goals.
Space effort guidelines for future and general science setting
A concise overview outlines priorities for advancing space exploration and establishing broad guidelines for science policy. It emphasizes sustainable funding, international collaboration, ethical considerations, data openness, and risk management, along with adaptable benchmarks for research, experimentation, and education initiatives.
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