Work Incentive Plan Seen as Boost to U S Economy
Secretary of Labor George P. Shultz testifies before Congress that Nixon’s family assistance proposal, including a 1600 dollar annual minimum and work requirements, will strengthen the economy. He cites the Work Incentive Program as proof and opposes an employer of last resort approach while noting child care incentives and broad coverage targets.
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Soyuz 6 Landing Ends Welding Space Trial
Soyuz 6 with Georgy Shonin and Valery Kubasov landed in Kazakhstan after a four day mission testing experimental welding techniques in a depressurized compartment. The craft returned safely as two other Soyuz ships and five cosmonauts remained in orbit. The mission aimed to study methods for constructing future space stations and a space platform. The success of welding tests was not described.
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Apollo 11 Crewmen Meet Pope and Bishops in Rome
Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins visited Pope Paul VI at the Apostolic Palace in a private audience. They later showed moon mission slides to the Vatican's synod of bishops as part of a two week conclave.
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Middletown Forecast: Clouds, Cool Change With Showers
The Middletown area expects considerable cloudiness and cooler temperatures with showers tonight. Lows will reach the upper 30s, followed by highs in the upper 40s to 50s Friday. Saturday looks fair and quite cool. Yesterday’s high was 62 and this morning’s low 50.
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Largest antiwar protest in U S history spans nation
The Associated Press reports hundreds of thousands joined in the largest U S antiwar protest with parades rallies and church services across all states with millions participating or observing. Demonstrations included flag displays readings of war dead and international protests from London to Bogota.
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Moratorium A Success as Antiwar Protests Erupt
Washington AP reports the Vietnam Moratorium drew thousands to the White House and surrounding areas in peaceful candlelight protests. Nixon aides say broad public support exists for policy, while planners foresee possible future actions if no change occurs. The World Series also touched the mood with Mets and Orioles amid flags and half staff disputes at Shea Stadium.
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Casualties Update Shows Low U S Deaths Amid Rising S Viet Losses
In Vietnam last week American battlefield deaths stayed near the three year low while South Vietnamese casualties spiked. Reports show 82 Americans and 384 Saigon government troops killed, 1,687 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese dead, with 573 Americans and 1,000 South Vietnamese wounded. South Vietnamese forces pressed the fight in the Mekong Delta, indicating greater regular and militia participation.
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