Cranston vows to end war and curb urban ills
Alan Cranston departs Los Angeles for Washington to assume California’s junior senator role. He pledges to end the Vietnam War and address long term warfare, while domestic goals include restoring peace to cities and fighting smog and congestion. He succeeds Republican Thomas Kuchel, defeated by Max Rafferty in the primary.
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Nixon May Get Hike in Salary
Congressional leaders agreed to push a quick pay raise for President-elect Richard Nixon. A presidential commission recommended doubling the salary from 100000 to 200000 a year, possibly scaled to 150000, before inauguration day. The move aims to include leaders and top officials in the measure.
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