14 Mar 1969
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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1969
Page
1
President Nixon outlines a "new concept" of defense prioritizing protection of American missile bases over urban areas against nuclear attack. He estimates the plan would cost six to seven billion dollars.
President Nixon stated the Communists in Vietnam have received their only warning and warned of action if their offensive produces unacceptable U.S. casualties. He announced deployment of a missile defense system and said any U.S. response must consider Paris peace negotiations and troop levels. He also disclosed a defense budget cut of about 24.2 billion dollars and deferred tax policy decisions while committee testimony approaches.
President Nixon unveiled a new concept for a missile defense aimed at protecting American bases rather than cities. The plan would cost 6 to 7 billion dollars and focus on land based retaliatory forces and protection against accidental launches within a decade. He described a phased development of the Sentinel system to deter Soviet and Chinese threats while signaling the defense is limited to base protection.
The Senate passed a bill authorizing the U S Mint to strike a gold medal for Winston Churchill’s dedication at Westminster College in Fulton Missouri on May 7. Up to 5 000 silver and 90 000 bronze medals may be produced as souvenirs.
Chicago detective Jack Muller sues the Chicago police department alleging first amendment violations after a reprimand for remarks made on a television program. He argues a rule forbidding police from criticizing the department is unconstitutional.
Inside Pages recounts stalled negotiations in Paris since January 25 with Communists escalating abusive language while U S and South Vietnamese press for verifiable war-zone facts. Kenneth L Fox and Robert Pearman analyze the talks after recent trips to Paris in a News-Plus Report on page 1B.
An 18-year-old Central High School basketball star, W. D. Roby, was arraigned on felonious assault charges after an incident at the Southeast High School field house during a state tournament. A referee Byron K. Baker was struck by a metal tipped rope, another official Thomas Picklar injured, with Roby posting bond and awaiting preliminary hearing. The charge carries six months to five years in prison.
Partly cloudy to cloudy this night and tomorrow with little temperature change and light winds. Chance of precipitation 10 percent tonight and 20 percent tomorrow. Low tonight in the low 20s, high tomorrow around 40. River stage today 5.7 feet, lake level 4.7 feet below full reservoir.
A late winter storm dumped nine inches of snow on southwestern Kansas. Liberal’s roads, except U.S. 83 to the north, were closed with visibility limited to a half block. Schools closed at noon and businesses stood still as 4 wheel drive crews moved patients to care.
City budget office presents proposed fiscal year outlays totaling 6 203 630 dollars, a 6 2 million increase over the current schedule. Key line items include personnel, public works, and city services as the council reviews the 92 million overall spending framework.
John L. Taylor presents a record 92,058,722 dollar budget for the year starting May 1 to the city council. The proposal reflects a 6,203,630 dollar net increase after utility tax, cigarette stamp tax, and landfill fee changes, with a referendum pending on the utility tax and an appeal planned by the city. Mayor Ilus W. Davis notes the council may seek further guidance from Taylor.
The 24 related story outlines an alternate budget contingency for a higher utility tax. Patrick R. Brady notes salaries and pensions for police rose 56 percent since 1963 while personnel grew 12 percent. Fire department salaries rose 35 percent though staff fell 3 percent. Major new expenditures include 295000 for Kansas City International airport personnel, 175000 for Municipal Air Terminal maintenance, 98000 for police equipment, 245000 to start paying city share of the transit system, 110000 for city development planning, 310000 for General Hospital, and 139000 for debt, with further details on page 7A.
John L. Taylor city manager warns the proposed budget falls far short of addressing Kansas City's urban crisis. He cites rising crime and a need for more police, referencing a Mayor Commission on Civil Disorder recommendation for 600 extra officers costing about 6 million.
A fifth page installment recounts college students describing why mind altering drugs attract them and how use reflects broader pressures. The piece cites anonymous survey responses about marijuana and other substances, noting perceptions of reality and maturation.
President Nixon signals willingness to discuss arms limits with the Soviet Union, including defenses as well as offensives. He details a two-site ABM deployment due by 1973 at Malmstrom and Grand Forks bases, with costs about 2 billion higher than the Johnson plan and a budget around 800 million yearly as it proceeds.
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