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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1970
Page
1
A Treasury official says Nixon has not finalized tax plans for the new fiscal year and may still accept no tax increases if possible. The White House orders further budget cuts aiming for a near 200 billion dollar budget to balance and curb inflation.
The Associated Press reports no January thaw for Ohio with frigid below normal temperatures through mid February. A cold front from Lake Superior to Missouri will cross Ohio tonight and Saturday bringing light snow or drizzle and colder conditions Sunday. Temperature ranges earlier in the week varied from nine degrees in Toledo to 32 in Ironton.
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird forecast a larger U S troop cut, with overall manpower down about 300000 by June and Vietnam withdrawals likely between mid April and July. Draft calls could fall below 225000. total defense employment may drop about 1250000 across manpower civil service and contractors.
The Commerce Department reports 1969 GNP at 932.3 billion dollars, up 66.6 billion from 1968 driven largely by price increases. Real production rose 3 percent with quarterly gains slowing, while a General Electric strike trimmed production later in the year.
The rate of American battlefield deaths fell by one third after the U S halted bombing North Vietnam. Over 62 weeks since Nov 1 1968, 10 958 Americans were killed, down from 16 463 in the prior 62 weeks. Saigon reports rising combat deaths to 19 771. An allied briefing noted major enemy offensives in 1968 and the Tet era.
William James Owen a Labour member of the British Parliament since 1954 was arrested yesterday on charges of espionage. Police statement cites violation of the Official Secrets Act and does not specify the nation allegedly receiving the information.
The 19 year old Laura Kelley was found dead near her Cincinnati home as coroner's office prepares a ruling on the cause of death.
Labor union supporters marched on City Hall in Cincinnati to demand immediate release of three union leaders, around the clock bargaining, and reinstatement of 1500 striking Municipal Workers Union members. Union leaders warned of a massive civil disobedience campaign if demands are ignored.
Federal Judge William E. Miller of Tennessee says he is flattered to be considered for the Supreme Court and has heard speculation without objecting. He notes a mild heart attack 13 years ago but says there is no recurrence or activity limit, and he would be 62 in February.
Michael James Brody Jr., 21, claims a $25 million inheritance from October, plans to charity grant money to strangers. He has handed out small sums to a bank debtor, a heroin addict, a cab driver, and a newsboy and urges other wealthy people to donate.
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