30 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1969
Page
1
President Nixon signed the federal coal mine health and safety bill while stressing it sets no precedent for future federal workmen's compensation. The act limits coal dust exposure, tightens methane controls, mandates spark proof wiring, more frequent inspections, and bans flames and smoking in mines.
An Israeli special court found Denis Michael Rohan mentally ill when he set fire to Jerusalem's Al Aksa Mosque and ordered confinement to Talbiyeh mental hospital for treatment. The 28 year old Australian was given 45 days to appeal the hospitalization order.
In Niagara Falls New York police report no substantial leads or prime suspects in the killing of attorney James A LiBrize as eight detectives question friends and clients to trace his last steps before his murder.
In Saigon area early today a mortar attack killed at least one American and wounded several. Ten South Vietnamese soldiers were wounded in four further Viet Cong rocket and mortar strikes during the first 14 hours of the 72 hour cease fire. U S B 52s dropped over 1000 tons of bombs in raids near Bu Dop camp as part of alleged spoiling actions. An allied reconnaissance team killed about seven enemy soldiers northwest of Saigon with no allied casualties.
Nixon and Congress enter a heated budget fight over a $19.7 billion health and education appropriation. Nixon threatens a veto while Senate leaders spar over priorities and defense shares. Democrats push anti inflation and crime critique as campaign months begin.
President Nixon signs a sweeping tax overhaul aimed at closing loopholes and expanding relief for low income households while warning of budget pressures. The measure includes higher Social Security benefits and a minimum tax for high earners, with details on exemptions and future revenue impacts.
The Great Snow of 1969 is placed in history as New York State tackles massive drifts from Albany south to Buffalo and Plattsburgh. Depths reach up to 28 inches with drifts as high as 15 feet while traffic stalls and government slows. The snow emergency sees snowmobiles delivering supplies, Civil Air Patrol searching stranded residents, and Governor Rockefeller granting 17,000 state workers time off to ease congestion.
Five French gunboats, cloaked by overcast, sail toward Israel’s Haifa as weather and escort delays push their expected arrival to possibly Wednesday. Reports note the boats left Cherbourg on Christmas Day despite a French arms embargo and that interception attempts by Egypt were unlikely in the heavy clouds.
President Nixon signed into law a defense appropriation for fiscal year 1970 totaling nearly 70 billion dollars. The measure allocates 22 billion for the Army and 22 billion for the Air Force, 20.8 billion for the Navy, and 4.4 billion for other defense agencies before his California vacation.
France's Patrick Russel defeats Hank Kashiwa of Old Forge New York 2-0 in the special slalom event of the France U S parallel ski match in Megève France.
Detroit AP reports Chrysler Corp ordered one week layoffs for all assembly plant workers, affecting about 37,700 employees. Management gave no explanation, while high new car inventories and sagging sales are cited as factors.
Chicago Sun Times reports Roy M. Cohn former McCarthy counsel indicted by Cook County grand jury in November on violating the Illinois Bank Company Holding Act and for holding more than 15 percent control of two Chicago banks.
Los Angeles attorney Luke McKissack says Charles Manson plans to ask for lawyers to help him represent himself at trial. He notes Manson never asked to fully represent himself, but wants a voice in his defense the jury will hear.
Albany AP reports truckers received a one month extension to pay highway use taxes. The 7th series of the three year tax was due January 1 and the State Motor Vehicle Department moved the deadline to February 1 due to weather conditions.
A Coast Guard plane joined the search for Robert Jacobs and David Greenie of Wappingers Falls New York missing since Monday after leaving Big Pine Key in a 14 foot boat. Patrol vessels scoured Atlantic waters all night but found no trace.
Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot remained optimistic as he left Anchorage at 4 50 a m on an eight hour flight over the North Pole to Denmark. He aims to deliver belated Christmas gifts to U S prisoners held in North Vietnam during the ongoing race against time.
The U S Weather Bureau in Boston warned of more heavy weather across New England late today or tonight. A four day storm since Christmas left Vermont with up to 60 inches of snow and Massachusetts areas with up to 50 inches, straining dairy farmers and power supplies. Snowmobiles aid food and medical deliveries as some milk is dumped and milking remains manual in places. Vermont declared a disaster as coastal flooding occurs and widespread precipitation affects the region and beyond with tornados ripping trailer homes in Louisiana.
Vice President Spiro Agnew received warm applause at the Manila inaugural of President Ferdinand Marcos. Security was tight but a friendly crowd surrounded him after the ceremony, while earlier leftists at a US Embassy reception sparked Molotov bomb demonstrations injuring about 10. Two University of the Philippines students were charged with assault and explosives possession.
Washington expects a skimpily balanced budget to Congress on January 27 while government spending is projected to exceed 200 billion for the first time. Nixon aides discuss budget cuts and new taxes to shore up revenues, including a proposed value added tax under study.
A letter to Prime Beef pretends Oswego needs a pair of electric scissors for Mayor Conway's many ribbon cuttings. The writer jokes about sponsoring a shortcuts measure and commends Alderman Crisafulli for his background work at ceremonies.
Due to a snow emergency, registrations and licenses for automobiles and drivers are extended 12 days. Expirations set for midnight December 31 now remain valid until midnight January 12. Motor vehicle offices statewide were closed by heavy snow, but liability insurance must be maintained during the extension.
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