Nixon warns Congress on credibility as fiscal sting tightens
President Nixon urged Congress to curb spending and cooperate to restore credibility after a lean 1969. He blamed partisan combat and slow action on major budget items while noting inflation, rising debt costs, and proposed pay raises. The president said the public will not be convinced government can manage finances until Washington shows restraint.
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Nixon
91St
Congress
White House
House
Senate
Washington
Wisconsin Returns to 2 A.M. Tavern Hours Proposed
A late session measure would let Wisconsin taverns stay open to 2 a.m. weekdays and 3 30 Sundays statewide. Governors veto expected. locals could still enforce earlier hours. The patchwork hours would raise traffic and safety concerns and invite more tavern hopping.
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Wisconsin
Knowles
Milwaukee
Philosophies of speech discussed by Mitch ell in Chicago meeting
Rexford S. Mitch ell, president of La Crosse State Teachers College, spoke at a Chicago gathering of the Special Association of America on the philosophy of speech in a democratic society. La Crosse County Taxpayers Association commended the Common Council for keeping taxes steady while criticizing county supervisors for not cutting spending. Ernest Gershon of La Crosse State Teachers College published a paper in a national education journal. Prairie du Chien and Wisconsin turned over a $1 million check to the Prairie du Chien Marquette Bridge Co for the Mississippi River bridge purchase. The Public Service Commission ordered Milwaukee Railroad trains Hiawatha and Olympian to stop at Tomah. Mr and Mrs Harmer Root opened a music conservatory at 507 Main St.
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Rexford S. Mitchell
la Crosse State Teachers College
Chicago
Special Association of America
la Crosse County Taxpayers Association
Common Council
Ernest Gershon
National Journal of Audio-Visual Education
Prairie du Chien
State of
Veto risks for Nixon over tax bill split opinions
Nixon faces a tough choice on the Senate tax bill. If he signs the measure, deficits loom in later years. a veto could extinguish the current year's $5.9 billion surplus and push 1971 into deficit. Extending the surtax to June 30, 1970 and repealing the investment credit are hard to achieve.
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Washington Post
Washington
Nixon
Capitol Hill
Senate
Congress
Conference Committee
Arthur Burns
Treasury
Murray Weidenbaum
Burns
Weidenbaum
Senate House Conference Committee
Wilbur Mills
Mills
Sen. Gore
Nixon expects Vietnam withdrawal to test Nixon era policy
The piece argues that the steady U.S. troop pullout from Vietnam pressures Washington and may influence North Vietnamese strategy, with testing likely around 1971–72 as Nixon seeks re election. It cautions that Vietnamization progresses, Saigon controls most of population, and peace options remain uncertain amid budget and tax debates.
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Washington
Vietnam
United States
Southeast Asia
Nixon
North Vietnam
U.S
South Vietnam
Saigon
Gronouski Voices Support for Lucey in Wisconsin Headlines
Madison reports a news conference with John Gronouski signaling backing for Pat Lucey’s gubernatorial bid. The piece analyzes intraparty timing, overexposure risks, and the strategic use of outsiders to maintain focus while avoiding political fatigue. It notes Gronouski’s Warsaw ambassadorship and the Democrats’ limited path to full control.
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Madison
Pat Lucey
John Gronouski
Milwaukee
Gronouski
Lucey
Kennedy-Johnson
Wisconsin
Warsaw
Lacey
Senate
No mention of coral or crystal in Job verse
A Bible verse from Job 28 18 states that wisdom is more valuable than pearls and that no mention should be made of coral or crystal. The sentiment emphasizes the supreme worth of wisdom over precious materials.
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Job
Name Plaque Sparks The Gifts From Public Thought
Sydney J Harris reflects on motives and truth urging readers to distinguish impulse from intent. He critiques official blame on outsiders and notes how generosity may be pride driven and how teaching opens doors but cannot transport students.
Nixon Push for More Black Federal Promotions
Nixon administration quietly directs a hard line drive to move more Black employees up the federal ladder. The plan targets training, educational review, bias testing, and agency surveys to ensure capable Negroes reach higher civil service grades, with managers trained to spot and prepare talent and regular progress checks revealing underperforming agencies.
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NEA
Washington
Nixon
Civil Service
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