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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1971
Page
11
President Nixon asked Congress for a record 229.2 billion dollars in fiscal 1972 saying the budget aims for full employment with deficits totaling about 30.2 billion over 1971 and 1972. He outlined a larger defense and military aid outlay and proposed no new taxes for the year.
Nixon's fiscal 1972 plan moves many popular grants into six bloc categories. Urban development, education and transportation would share $11.1 billion in special grants, with $709 million in new money the first year.
The AP reports that if the 1972 federal debt of 429.4 billion is shared by all Americans based on a 206,433,000 population, each person would owe about 2080 dollars. President Nixon proposed a 229.2 billion dollar budget to Congress accompanies the debt figure.
Cape Kennedy, Fla. AP astronauts Shepard Mitchell and Roosa paused training to focus on a critical countdown phase for Sundays moon mission. Roosa ran moon orbit tasks while the others studied the descent plan as launch crews loaded supercritical helium, liquid hydrogen, and liquid oxygen for the spacecraft systems.
In Kansas the legislature opened with two disruption focused measures. A House bill would revoke state backed scholarships and aid for students convicted of violence or drug crimes including acts of riot or incitement. A Senate bill would make interfering with public buildings a Class A misdemeanor, banning denial of access and forcible occupation of offices or disruption of official proceedings.
The Kansas Senate approved submitting a constitutional amendment to a public vote on April 6 to allow 18 through 21 year olds to vote in state and local elections. The vote on the submission was 29 to 3 with one abstention, while the April 6 election move passed 30 to 3 with the same no votes by Arvin Van Sicklen and Doyen.
The December rise in living costs quickened to five tenths of a percent, leaving 1970 with a 5.5 percent total inflation, second only to 1969's 6.1 percent. The CPI reached 138.5 on a 1957-59 basis, signaling $13.85 per $10 in typical family costs. Purchasing power increased slightly monthly but fell over the year due to higher prices.
Lt. Gov. Reynolds Shultz told Kansas Republican Veterans the GOP must trumpet its accomplishments to remain the party of the future. He urged veterans at a Kansas Day luncheon to push back against Democratic credit and to show the party’s responsible state government record.
An advisory note lists Rumsey Funeral Home contact 843-5111 for service arrangements available day or night with no additional details.
The Nixon administration projects 1972 receipts show higher alcohol and wagering taxes but lower cigarette taxes. Excise on hard liquor rises sharply while beer and wine up slightly. Gasoline and telecom taxes rise as Americans travel more and use phones more. gun taxes increase modestly.
The Jan 29 warmth resembled spring with temperatures near record highs. By Saturday a chilly weekend with 15 to 30 mph winds and 30s is expected, then a rebound to the 50s by Sunday or Monday.
AP reports hundreds feared dead as Cyclone Felice devastates Quelimane Mozambique area. Pilots describe waters 20 feet above palm tops and island like town. Helicopters and boats begin rescue while roads and rail conectivity collapse isolating communities.
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