Nixon Budget Proposes Cutbacks to Hold Spending
President Nixon unveiled a budget totaling 268.7 billion dollars for fiscal 1974, forecasting a 12 billion dollar deficit and no new taxes. He urged spending discipline, warned of bureaucratic pushback, and noted defense costs rise while calls for Vietnam-era prisoner and missing in action reunions unfold through Defense Department channels.
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Congress
Nixon
U.S
Defense Department
Asia
Watchdog role of the press and political power
Brinkley warns that without an independent press the public loses its watchfulness over politicians. He notes few grasp freedom of the press as a public protection and cites countries where rulers muzzle media. He insists danger to rights comes from government, not the press.
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David Brinkley
Brinkley
Horrow
Spiro Agnew
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Adams
Amilton
Agnew
Burden Lingers After War Ends amid Budget Strains
The cease-fire ends Vietnam era hostilities but leaves the United States facing heavy budget deficits and social unrest. Analysts note no peace dividend as deficits rise from wartime spending, inflation accelerates, and education health and housing contend with military costs.
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New York
South Park Center bids to open as community plans rise
A remark list of items notes bids near opening for a proposed South Park Recreation Center. Mentions Harvey B Gantt at Clemson as a segregation milestone in 1963. Also references college resource sharing plans among Big Eight and others for efficiency.
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New South Park Recreation Center
Harvey B. Gantt
Clemson
S.C
South Carolina
Colorado State College
Iowa University
LHS
Lawrence
Wyandotte High
Dad Perry
Lions
Nixon Aides Threaten Time Over Watergate Story
Charles Colson, President Nixon's top strategist, threatens a libel suit for at least 2 million unless Time prints a denial. Negotiations continue as Colson leaves the White House to resume private practice, while maintaining influence.
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Washington
Charles Colson
W Nixon
Time Magazine
Out Today
Democratic National
Watergate
Colson
White House
Time
Atty
John Mitchell
Paign
Nixon
Debate on abortion limits and civic representation in Lawrence
Letters argue the Supreme Court may have acted within the Constitution on abortion and urge a constitutional amendment to ban abortion. The writers condemn political indifference, criticize ward representation and the city’s leadership, and call for responsible governance and less focus on cosmetic issues. Adam Kay defends practical, conservative city planning.
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Supreme Court
U.S
Adam Kay
Tenn
USD 464 Faces Growing Enrollment and Facility Plan
The district reports student numbers rising from 996 in 1965 to 1,281 in 1972 73 and warns current facilities are strained. A proposed K 3 building plus high school addition would house 1,700 to 1,800 students with levies around 12 to 13 mills, planned to fund through 1976 and beyond.
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State of
Kansas
USD 464
Old Tonganoxie
Old High School
MJQ Delivers Polished Jazz Night With Subtle Beauty
The Modern Jazz Quartet showcases ensemble mastery in a Friday concert here. The group blends reserved cerebral expression with swing, performing pieces from Django to The Legendary Profile while maintaining a cool, impressionist sound and 20 years of shared history.
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Budapest
Fine Arts
Milk Jackson
John Lewis
Kenney Clarke
Jackson
Lewis
MJQ
Connie Kay
Percy Heath
Nixon budget praised but critics say not enough
President Nixon's fiscal 1974 proposal calls for 268.7 billion in spending with a 12 billion deficit. Economists say it slows deficit spending but four economists urge a larger move toward surpluses to curb rising inflation and tighten money supply.
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U.S
M. L. McFarland
Cedarwood Ave
New York
Nixon
Associated Press
James O’leary
U.S. Trust Co
O’leary
Federal Reserve
Fed
Albert T. Sommers
Conference Board
Eliot Janeway
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Time Washington
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Henry Grunwald
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