Public fears and questions on Nixon wage freeze policy
Readable survey shows public questions about the wage freeze, with AP-sourced answers from officials. Topics include raises effective Aug 15, longevity pay, fringe benefits, exemptions, retroactive pay, price controls, auto insurance, and restaurant pricing. Official stance notes cannot lift all controls in 90 days and warns expected price moves post-freeze.
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Nixon eyes relief plan with wage price freeze
AP dispatches across cities show mixed signals on economic policy. Connally expects ongoing controls after the 90 day wage price freeze ends while Nixon touts a self financing strategy aiming to save about 500 million with a 20 billion 1972 deficit seen still. Public confusion remains about freeze requirements as Vietnam and other world events unfold.
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Treasury
John B. Connally
Nixon
Bolte Named Juvenile Deputy in Missouri Circuit
Rodney T. Nebel announced the appointment of George W. Bolte as deputy juvenile officer for the 12th Judicial Circuit covering Warren Montgomery and Audrain Counties. The 22 year old, married father of one, a Western Illinois University graduate, will handle casework for youths referred by law enforcement and welfare and will operate from the Warren County Courthouse in Warrenton.
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Bolte
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Jefferson City
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Harry Bartle
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Division of Welfare
Warren County
Warrenton
Cape, St. Joe Hit 100 Mark
The weather summary notes Joplin and Kansas City reaching 100 degrees Monday. Cape Girardeau and St. Joseph stayed cooler at 90. Overnight lows ranged from 70 at Vichy to 86 at Springfield, with forecasts calling for mid 60s to low 70s as the week begins and highs near 90 midweek, with a chance of weekend showers.
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Trudeau Seeks Nixon Visit to Ottawa This Fall
Ottawa sources report Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau is pursuing a meeting with President Nixon in Ottawa this fall to discuss the 10 percent surcharge on dutiable imports. Trudeau cut short his European trip after Nixon announced new economic moves on Aug 15.
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United States
Washington
Missouri Airline Gets Canada Route
Ottawa reports the Canadian Transport Commission approved international charter routes for two U.S. carriers. Pacific Aviation of Seattle will serve British Columbia while Skyway Aviation of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri will fly to Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The approvals were unopposed and cited as in the public interest and for reasonable reciprocity between Canada and the United States.
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Pacific Aviation, Inc
Seattle
Wash
British Columbia
Skyway Aviation, Inc
Fort Leonard Wood
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canada
U.S
Bolivians Seek Investment After Coup Government
In La Paz, Bolivia, the new anti Communist government pledges to welcome private capital to lift the economy, while ongoing conflict with radical leftist students leaves La Paz under fire. Reports say 125 dead, 500 wounded since last Thursday’s rebellion, as Col. Hugo Banzer is installed president with MNR support.
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Bolivia
Raul Pelaez
Juan Jose Torres
U.S
Soviet Union
Washington
State Department
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Torres
Red Cross
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National Revolutionary Movement
MNR
Socialist Falange
Steel industry signs show tentative turnaround amid policy hopes
Industry observers say signs of revival appear as President Nixon's economic plans loom. They caution the upswing is fragile and linked to wage and price policy, with steel output only creeping up after a prolonged slump and thousands of workers still laid off.
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Nixon
Treason Charges Filed Against 11 in Jackson Shootout
In Jackson Mississippi state treason charges were filed against 11 black separatists tied to the death of Lt William Skinner during a shootout at the Republic of New Afrika HQ Police and FBI wounded another officer and an agent The RNA leader Omari Obadele is among the defendants who face possible death penalty if convicted The group aims to form a separate black nation in the South and several defendants were bound over on murder and attempted murder charges while others were later arrested in Michigan and Tennessee The remaining suspects are still at large
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Hinds County
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William L. Skinner
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Jack Travis
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Travis
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Memphis
Tenn
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Battle Creek
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Dollar Weakens in Europe While Yen Holds Firm in Tokyo
The dollar slid across European markets as dealers anticipated further declines, while Tokyo saw strong buying as the Bank of Japan spent about $110 million to support the yen. Japan’s acting foreign minister Toshio Kimura ruled out a unilateral yen revaluation, saying changes must come through multinational talks. Early quotes show the dollar dipping versus the pound, franc, mark, and guilder, with minor shifts in Paris and Beirut rates. in Tokyo, banks purchased dollars amid new conversion guidelines, keeping the yen around 357.60 to 358.40 per dollar.
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Ruling May Open Record On Campaigns
Washington AP A court decision could unlock 30 years of campaign finance secrets from major parties. Judge Parker declined to dismiss the Common Cause suit seeking strict adherence to limits of 5000 per contribution and 19 million per year in party spending. The ruling allows depositions and a potential trial to decide alleged violations and possible injunctions. Common Cause led by John W. Gardner says parties have long evaded limits.
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Citizens’ Lobby
U.S. District Court
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Parker
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Heinkel Attacks Nixon Surtax Burden on Farmers
Fred V. Heinkel, president of the Midcontinent and Missouri Farmers associations, denounces the 10 percent import surtax as adding to farm burdens. He cites a weak farm program, falling new crop corn prices by about 40 cents per bushel since mid-June, and a 5.3 billion bushel crop excess, forecasting impact on exports to Japan and other markets.
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Nixon
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Missouri Farmers Associations
Columbia
Fred V. Heinkel
Heinkel
Japan
Julie Nixon Eisenhower Starts First Year Teaching
Julie Nixon Eisenhower arrives at Atlantic Beach Elementary School to begin her first year as a teacher. She attends a planning session, charms staff, and jokes with colleagues while avoiding interviews and allowing only one photo. The principal notes she will be the president's daughter, though she hopes to be treated like any other first-year teacher. Her husband, David Eisenhower, is stationed at Mayport Naval Station nearby.
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Fla
Julie Nixon Eisenhower
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Eng
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Rosenthal seeks probe into botulism taint of soups
Rep. Benjamin Rosenthal urged a congressional inquiry into federal food inspection after two tainted soups were found. Campbell recalls 200,000 cans of chicken vegetable soup from July 15 due to botulism toxin. Bon Vivant Vichyssoise had no inspection for four years. FDA and USDA inspectors faced questions over oversight and processing safety.
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Benjamin
Rosenthal
New York Democrat
Campbell Soup Co
Ben Vivant
New York
Food and Drug Administration
Campbell
Paris
Tex
Bon Vivant
Newark
N.J
USDA
FDA
Prouty Returns To Hospital For Ulcer Treatment
U S Senator Winston Prouty of Vermont was readmitted to New England Deaconess Hospital for a stomach ulcer. The 64 year old Republican previously spent time there in the past two weeks for the same ailment. Dr Barbara J Rosen declined to share his condition, saying he is resting. He faced multiple hospital stays over recent years for bronchial and stomach issues.
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Washington
Prouty
Bullfighter Declares He Is The Biggest Chicken
In San Diego AP report Matador Adrian Romero twenty year old Mexico City native joked he fears little in the ring yet California seems small next to his fear He quipped he is the biggest chicken he knows He said he likes bullfighting for the big money and small bulls noting smaller bulls suit him best
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Calif
Adrian Romero
Mexico City
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Mexico
California
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