Nixon proposes Social Security tax boosts and benefit increases
The president urges a 5.1 percent payroll tax rate from 1971 through 1976, a higher wage base, and increased benefits. Provisions include widows 65 or older to 100 percent of spousal benefit, extended family eligibility, noncontributory military credits, and adjusted earnings rules for retirees over 65. The plan would raise employee deductions to 459 in 1972 and costs about 300 million in the first full year.
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North American Rockwell Announces $100 Million Expansion
In El Segundo Robert Anderson announced a $100 million expansion plan for North American Rockwell Corp automotive division. The program is under way with funds already committed to specific projects and the rest in planning stages.
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Modern Monument design parody of Capitol revamp
A budding Maryland architect J Franklin Corkhill Jr proposes a humorous extension for the Washington Monument featuring twelve high speed elevators and hundreds of meeting rooms to host visiting constituents and a restaurant for each state. The spoof mirrors a real Capitol extension plan by Architect of the Capitol George Stewart.
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Drug crackdown at border slows trade and triggers protests
The Operation Intercept border action across the U.S.–Mexico line causes long delays and lost business in Brownsville and Matamoros as searches of vehicles and pedestrians widen. Officials report 67,242 vehicles and 119,322 pedestrians inspected on a day with six hour waits. four arrests for marijuana and a Mexican consul detained briefly amid diplomatic tensions.
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Black lawmakers urge rejection of Haynsworth for Supreme Court
Eight of nine Black members of the House joined civil rights leaders in urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject Clement F. Haynsworth Jr. for the Supreme Court. They cited his civil rights record as antithetical to racial equality. Rep. John Conyers read the statement as other Black congressmen stood by him, voicing concern over potential delay and integration doubts.
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Goodell CIA Lied About Murder Sparks Bipartisan Debate
Congress and governors weigh Goodell’s claim amid Vietnam policy debate. Gov Rockefeller backs presidential authority on negotiations with North Vietnam while a GOP group pushes to end 1964 Tonkin Gulf resolution authority by December 31 1970. Senators Scott Griffin Percy Russell weigh de escalation and withdrawal timelines.
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Deputy Mayor Title Abolished by L A Council
Los Angeles City Council voted to abolish the deputy mayor title with Mayor Yorty away. The measure would strip the title from Joseph M. Quinn and Eleanor Chambers, though salaries stay at 25008 each. Some members said ceremonial titles hinder active roles at formal functions.
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69-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Prostitution in Columbus
Two vice detectives investigated 30 complaints at a Columbus home. The 69-year-old woman, who looked 20 years younger, admitted using prostitution to supplement her old age pension, and was arrested on three charges after a grocery list noted items to be paid from her fee.
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