Laird declines CBS POWs documentary taping
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird refuses a pre taped interview for CBS on prisoners of war, saying live participation is possible but last minute changes could omit critical information. CBS notes live filming is rare and questions remain if issues tie to The Selling of the Pentagon controversy.
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Retirees May See Higher Social Security Pay
Rep. Charles A. Vanik outlined pending legislation aiming to raise Social Security retirement benefits. He said a well paid 35 year old could reach 65 with a basic monthly benefit of 810.60 and a couple maxing out at 1215.90, rising to 1530 by age 75 with automatic increases tied to living costs and wages.
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Nixon predicts Congress will pass revenue sharing bills
President Nixon told Northeast news executives in Rochester that revenue sharing welfare reform and government reorganization measures will pass backed by a taxpayer revolt chiefly against rising property taxes. He urged action and outlined plans to curb drug traffic and improve welfare work requirements while noting gains in race relations and foreign policy priorities.
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Line Not Busy It Was Gone! Theft Cuts Phones in Town
In BUCDA Washington AP reports 138 telephone subscribers lost service after six miles of copper wire was stolen overnight. E A Peterson Tenino Telephone Co manager said the problem traced to vandalism on telephone poles. Local repair crews located the source quickly and restored service.
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