A Quadrennial Pay Commission For Judges And Congress
The recently passed federal pay bill creates a three by President three member panel plus five appointees from Senate and House leaders to set pay for judges executives and members of Congress. Starting 1969 the commission will advise the President whose recommendations become effective after 30 days unless Congress disapproves. The President may alter or accept the panel’s advice. Critics warn it could become a convenient tool for power brokers, enabling back scratching while relieving lawmakers of salary increases.
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United States
Commission
House of Representatives
Daughters, I Should Have Had Ten
A man reflects on daughters and the changing dynamics as they grow from playful children into young women. He recalls four daughters Kathy Kelly Pamela Karen Kath and the evolving family bonds. He muses on saying nothing and the pull of adolescence ending with the statement Daughters I should have had 10 of them.
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Charles Frechette
Kelly
Robin
Pamela
Jim
Kevin
Chipper
Chris
Missy
Gayle
Tom Longo
Karen
Kath
Ginny
Spectacular Growth in Pension Plans
Washington AP report by Edmond Le Breton outlines the rapid rise of private pension plans post World War II. It notes 25 million workers covered by 1965, projected 43 million by 1980, and assets growing from 11 billion to 133 billion in 1965, with some forecasts to 450 billion. The piece discusses funding, saving rates, and debates on policy, including a possible private insurance plan to stabilize the system. James Marlow is on vacation.
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Edmond Lebreton
Washington
U.S
Senate House
Digesting with Hydrochloric Acid and Related Questions
Dr Molner explains hydrochloric acid as a digestive juice, its normal range, and problems from excess or deficiency. Symptoms include heartburn, poor digestion, diarrhea, and burning tongue. Diagnosis needs stomach juice analysis. treatment may add acid or use capsules, but underlying causes like pernicious anemia or atrophic gastritis must be addressed.
Life Can Be Great in 68 A Look Ahead from 1968
AP reports a playful crystal ball view of 1968 predicting ongoing unusual business, rising job prospects, and a politics with Rockefeller vs Johnson. It notes de Gaulle's possible exit, CIA quips, and quirky future events from rattlesnake bites to Hollywood debuts.
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New York
District School No 1 to Hold Courthouse Sociable
Our Yesterdays item notes that teachers and scholars of District School No 1 plan a sociable in the courthouse tomorrow evening. The note reflects a small town social event and local civic life as recorded a century ago.
Today in History highlights key milestones in 1968
On January 2 1968 events include Manila captured by Japanese in 1942 and GA Stamp Act riots in 1766 Georgia ratified the Constitution in 1788 Open Door policy announced in 1900 KDKA broadcast in 1923 Kennedy announced 1960 nomination Soviet price rises five years ago Vietnam action and helicopter losses one year ago major air battle seven Migs downed in Vietnam war history segment
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North Vietnam
Prayer Plainspoken Verse Reflects Divine Unity
A brief devotional fragment cites Romans about all things working for good for believers. It prays for faith to accept joys and sorrows as part of divine plan and references Christ’s paradise as the hoped-for outcome.
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Jedus
Amer
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