McGovern Proposes Sweeping Welfare and Jobs Plan
McGovern unveils a broad welfare reform package aiming to curb poverty with a $4,000 family income standard for four, a $10 billion federal private industry investment, a $6 billion public service jobs program, and boosts to Social Security and disability benefits. He claims these measures would reduce welfare rolls by about 30 percent by 1975.
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Nixon
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Senate Finance Committee
Richard Nixon
Sien Woul
Ty Entian
Mills Denies McGovern Cabinet Talk Then Hints at Possibility
In a tense exchange Rep Mills in Arkansas said he forgot and then remembered an earlier conversation with Sen McGovern offering a Treasury secretary post if elected. A later Litte Rock statement said Mills would “have to give it a look” if McGovern won, while policy details on tax reform and defense cuts dominated broader political coverage.
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Austin
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Nixon Rejects Pre-Election Bomb Halt As Gimmick
A Paris delegation reports President Nixon rejects any pre election buyout or halt to bombing and mining in Vietnam. He insists further measures will require congressional action and will pursue a steady, month by month approach to protect U S interests while campaigning sparsely until Congress adjourns in October.
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North Vietnam
Paris
Nesoits Nara
Congress
Franklin D. Roonevelts
Pomentass
Vietnam
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Nixon
Sen
George McGovern
McGovern
Spiro Agnew
Sargent Shriver
Washington
Nixon backs penalties for Vietnam deserters amid pardon debate
Nixon says deserters must pay penalties before any amnesty and that those who broke the law should be deterred. He urges a "new Congress" hoping more Democrats support his proposals while acknowledging slim chances of GOP gains in the House and Senate.
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Car Bus Wreck Injures Youth in Plainview
Edward Nash, 17, of Plainview was admitted to Methodist Hospital in Lubbock in critical condition after a car struck a school bus at the intersection of SW 3rd Street and Ennis Road. Bus driver Irene Walker, 35, of Plainview, listed in good condition at Central Plains General Hospital. Seven bus passengers uninjured. Bus had just dropped off several children and was headed north on Ennis Road when Nash traveled west on 3rd Street.
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Lubbock’s Methodist Hospital
Central Plains General Hospital
Edward Nash
Plainview
Irene Walker
Ennis Road
Nash
Nixon Admits GOP Mistakes and Calls for Change
Nixon defended his campaign, praising Maurice Stans as honest and vowing to fire anyone involved in criminal activity. He denied staff involvement in bugging, blamed overzealous campaigners for mistakes, and argued against a new special prosecutor. He refused a McGovern debate, aiming for a clear electoral and ideological majority.
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Nixon
Maurice Stans
White House
Dean
Justice Department
George McGovern
Indictment Possible Before Election in D N C Break‑in Case
In Rhinelander Wisconsin AP report Atty General Kreindienst said the June 17 break in at the Democratic National Committee would lead to an indictment before the presidential election. He called the incident stupid and noted the FBI is pursuing an extensive inquiry with a special grand jury.
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Rhinelander
Wis
Democratic National Committee
Atty
Richard Kielndienst
Justice Department
Houston Paper Names Director After Warren's Death
IN AP Bard Johnson aged 42 was executive vice president and a director of the Houston Chronicle Publishing Co. He had been vice president of sales and marketing and fills the vacancy created by the death of Frank E Warren, president, Aug. 18. Johnson's appointment was announced by J Howard Creekmore publisher at a board meeting.
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Houston Chronicle Publishing Co
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Frank E. Warren
J. Howard Creekmore
Price Panel Denies 1973 Auto Price Increases
The Price Commission denied Ford and General Motors requests for price increases on 1973 models, citing potential violation of profit margin ceilings. Chrysler and American Motors requests remain in suspension as hearings on auto prices are set to begin Sept. 12.
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Price Commission
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Oe Roy
Chrysler Corp
American Motors
Grayson
Chrysler
Laird Says U.S. Troop Level May Fall Short of 27,000
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird stated the actual residual force in Vietnam could be somewhat below the 27,000 ceiling set by President Nixon. He spoke at a Pentagon news conference after returning from Viet Nam and said he had no evidence the cap would threaten operations.
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Mingy
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George McGovern
Jimahm
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Selective Service
McGovern
Draft law shows no change in lottery plans
Washington AP reports the selective service says no decision on minimum draft levels. The defense secretary did not reveal whether drafts will continue in Vietnam or if Nixon will keep conscription authority. He suggested the draft could lapse next July if Congress allows.
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H!l
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Vietnam
Nix
Clearon
Nixon
McGovern Raps Troop Cut Plan
U.S. Senator George McGovern assailed President Nixon for plans to cut South Vietnam troop strength by 12,000, warning it endangers servicemen. Laird and Ziegler signaled a possible shift toward an all volunteer force, with a standby draft system retained for emergencies.
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New York
George McGovern
Nixon
U.S
South Witam
Southeast Asia
Laird Discusses Vietnam Role After Ground Combat Ends
Defense chief Laird said 27,000 Ameri troops were needed in Vietnam for logistics, air programs, intelligence and advisory work even after ground combat ended. He noted slower transition of air operations to Saigon and addressed the Chinese minesweeper in Haiphong harbor and six other ports.
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Vietnam
U.S
Pth
Saigon
Haiphong Harbor
Bobcat Decline Prompts Protective List in Kentucky
In Frankfort Kentucky the Wildlife Commission placed the bobcat on its Protective list due to a declining population. There are no hunting seasons for any bobcat now listed as protected.
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Frankfort, Ky
UPI
Kentucky Wildlife Commission
Health Reasons Force: U S Envoy To Resign
Arthur K. Watson resigns as U.S. ambassador to France. In a letter dated August 16 to President Nixon, Watson cites health reasons and his lengthy service since April 1970. Nixon grants the resignation effective after Labor Day and praises his distinguished service. Controversy over past alleged conduct mentioned by columnists is noted but not elaborated.
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Lone
Nixon
Paris
Watson
Jack Anderson Bealdes
Vietnam
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