Inflation Fight Splits Congress In Punchy Week
President Nixon clashed with Congress over inflation funding as each side pursued bills that would surge spending. He warned vetoes on budgets for the Office of Economic Opportunity and Labor Health and Welfare unless inflationary provisions were stripped. FRB chair Burns urged budget balance to ease policy. Industrial output fell for a fourth month, signaling possible recession. Internationally, France sold Libya arms for 400 million dollars as Vietnam talks stalled and Israel hit Egyptian targets after border violence. Rail workers rejected a 68 cent an hour raise but won’t strike before Jan 6. New Jersey civic corruption cases tied to Mafia figures and Newark mayor were indicted. Panama saw a failed coup against Torrijos, who quickly restored control. A Brooklyn fire killed one adult and seven children and injured nine others.
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Exchange Club Gold Medal winner named for service
Dec 17 20 recap notes Lewis Dibble Sr to receive the 12th Exchange Club Gold Medal for outstanding community service. Other items include a factory fire destroying bleacher work for a new high school gym and Thomas Kennedy named to lead the United Mine Workers.
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Fire Marshal Offers Yale Safety Rules
Deputy Fire Marshal Louis Johnson and Fire Marshal John Sullivan with Everett Donovan share safety tips for Christmas trees in Naugatuck. They urge water-filled bases, inspecting lights for damage, turning lights off when away, and keeping trees away from heat. Emphasizing fire hazards from decorations and urges double precautions this season.
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Marcus Urged To Run For U S Senate
Eleven of New Haven Democratic Town Committee members urge State Senate Majority Leader Edward L. Marcus to seek the Democratic nomination for U S Senate. They say his candidacy would draw positive state wide support and note New Haven's committee names delegates to the State Convention in Hartford June 26 and 27. Marcus has invited all Democratic state senators to a Christmas party in New Haven as part of gauging backing for an announced bid to challenge Sen. Thomas J. Dodd.
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Agnew praises Nixon era as restoring government unity
Vice President Spiro Agnew told about 120 Cabinet and sub-Cabinet members that the Nixon administration has restored a real awareness and respect for the presidency. He credited high moral tone for the gains and noted improved public confidence in governing. President Nixon then invited the group and families to a White House Christmas party, described as social. In related news, Arthur Barbieri of New Haven, longtime Dodd supporter, said he is uncommitted in the Democratic Senate nomination battle.
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Hillside Wins First Two In Junior High Basketball Games
Hillside Jr High opened its season with two straight wins, 78 56 over Amity and 79 62 over Swift Watertown. Led by Woodfield 14 Mencie 16 Rimkus 12, Hillside built a 60 34 lead late third quarter. Next game Monday at 3 45 pm at Dodd Jr High Cheshire. girls game 2 45.
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