Nixon says nation in better frame of mind at year end
The Nixon White House praised a calmer mood in America and progress on reform under The New Federalism after reviewing 1969. Officials cited quieter rhetoric, efforts to improve tax and draft processes, and expanded cross agency councils, while noting Senate rejection of Haynsworth and civil rights criticisms.
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Nixon Says Congress Can Rescue War On Inflation
President Nixon warns inflation fight is endangered but could be saved if Congress cuts federal spending despite a $6 billion rise in costs. He stresses shared responsibility with Congress for the economy and criticizes the tax reform bill as favoring tax cuts over reform, arguing it raises prices for all.
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Police escort Santa to jail after London protest
Police escorted a man dressed as Santa and 11 others who picketed London department stores on Wednesday. The Santas, registered as a trade union, protested stores that charged parents for presents given to children.
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Compromise Near in Tax Bill Edges on Provisions
The House Senate conference committee nears completion on tax reform provisions. About $6.5 billion in benefits or cuts may be dropped including college credits and medical deductions while the personal exemption to $800 likely stays, with other costly items trimmed or postponed.
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Middletown Area Snow Flurries Forecast
The Middletown forecast calls for snow flurries today and tonight with lows in the upper 20s. Friday remains mostly cloudy and colder with highs in the upper 20s and lower 30s. Saturday expects variable cloudiness and cooler temperatures.
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Judge Caught In Vice Raid At New Orleans Motel
Judge Edward A. Haggerty Jr. was arrested during a motel room vice raid in New Orleans. He faced charges of soliciting for prostitution obscenity resisting arrest and four counts of assault on a policeman. Nine others were booked on obscenity charges.
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U S Faces 40000 Viet War Death Toll by Jan 1
U S command reports 85 American battlefield deaths last week bringing total since Jan 1 1961 to 39827 with an expected rise above 40000 by year’s start. Wounded reach 261256. allied casualties total over 582378 enemy killed since 1961. Mekong Delta clash leaves 3 dead 4 wounded.
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Unions Reject Largest Wage Settlement In Rail History
Washington unions vote against a record rail wage deal after marathon bargaining. About 5 000 Sheet Metal Workers reject the proposal, while Machinists Electricians and Boilermakers approve, delaying a nationwide rail shutdown risk.
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Gilligan Enters May Governor Primary Race in Ohio
Former Cincinnati congressman John J. Gilligan announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Ohio governor in the May primary. The 48 year old insurer and former Cincinnati council member joins Robert E. Hagan and Robert Sweeney in the Democratic field. Gilligan served six terms on Cincinnati city council and was elected to the U S House in 1964, later losing a Senate bid to Saxbe. He is Xavier and Notre Dame educated, taught at Xavier, and ran Gilligan Funeral Homes with his brothers before entering insurance. He has four children.
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