Congress hikes Social Security benefits in record package
The Senate sent a $3.6 billion Social Security increase to President Johnson with a 62 to 14 vote. Benefits rise at least 13 percent for 23.8 million people by March, with minimum monthly payments jumping from 44 to 55 dollars and average retiree checks from 145 to 165. The plan raises payroll taxes, links welfare costs to AFDC levels, and funds training and birth control programs while expanding the tax base to 7,800 dollars.
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UW Oshkosh Cuts Work-Study During Christmas Vacation
University action hall informs work-study employers that no work-study can be authorized during the Christmas break due to a federal deficit in the Work-Study account. Maurice A. Spitler notes drastic measures, with essential posts funded from existing department funds if needed. Departments urged to plan emergency measures from January 1, 1968 as funds are scarce and federal instructions prioritize the neediest students.
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State Youth Group to Meet in Oshkosh
Oshkosh will host the biennial State Youth Conference April 18 to 20 led by Wisconsin Youth Committee president Douglas Caruso of Oconto. Local arrangements are by Oshkosh Youth Council president Patricia Plummer. The event focuses on juvenile delinquency family life education and post high school opportunities with teens statewide invited to participate.
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Parking Ramp Fees to Be Considered by City Council
City Manager Angus Crawford will ask the Common Council to rearrange monthly rental parking and adjust fees after an occupancy count in the High Avenue municipal ramp. He proposes 116 rental spaces across surface lot and Ramps 5 6 7 with covered and uncovered areas.
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Three Killed On Highways In Wisconsin
The AP reports three deaths on Wisconsin roads. Wallace Wicklund, 25, of Frederic died when his car overturned in Polk County. Jeffrey Drake, 4, of Green Bay, died from injuries after being struck while running into an intersection. Arthur Marchant, 75, of Brussels died in a head on collision near Green Bay. the other car occupants were seriously injured.
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Wisconsin
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Jeffrey Drake
Frieda Drake
Green Bay
Arthur Marchant
Brussels
Ignore Santa Myth Says Psychologist
Los Angeles AP report quotes University of Southern California psychologist Chaytor D. Mason advising parents to stop telling children about Santa Claus. He argues belief creates emotional conflicts and distrust, suggesting truth fosters healthier development and avoids later social friction.
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University of Southern California
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University of Southern Calif
Peace Is Not Pacifism Pope Rebukes Cowards
Pope Paul VI urged worldwide prayers for peace on New Year’s Day and condemned cowards who refuse to fight for justice and liberty. He said peace is not pacifism and warned against war’s apocalyptic risks, urging leaders to reject reliance on deterrence and to oppose nationalism and arms buildup.
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Reds Bring War to Laos
The neutralist Lao government in Vientiane confirmed that North Vietnamese regiments driven back at Dak To regrouped inside Laos and attacked Laotian positions at Lao Ngam. U.S. bombers hit Hanoi Haiphong areas for a second day while Laos foresees a four day Vietnam war truce during year end holidays.
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Stanford Scientists Claim Creation of Primitive Life in Test Tube
Stanford researchers led by Arthur Kornberg and Mehran Goulian announced the creation of a synthetic DNA virus in a test tube. They described it as a simple or primitive form of life and suggested potential paths to curing hereditary disorders and possibly cancer. President Johnson lauded the development as an awe inspiring achievement and a doorway to future medical advances.
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Mehran Goulian
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University of Chicago
Kornberg
Department of Biochemistry
Robert L. Sinsheimer
Cal Tech
Smithsonian Institution
Wisconsin Traffic Safety Bill Nears Final Approval
Madison Wis UPI legislators neared adjournment as a conference committee agreed on a statewide beer drinking age of 19 with local option to raise to 21 A 75 increase in state patrol and random vehicle inspections were approved along with final approval to an omnibus road law bill Gov Warren Knowles was expected to sign The beer measure would raise the legal age for drinking beer.
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