Nixon admin touts a calmer mood amid reforms and New Federalism
Washington reports the Nixon administration credits 1969 with a better national mood, points to reform efforts and new multi agency councils under The New Federalism. Officials cite progress in taxes, draft, urban and environmental programs, while noting Congress and welfare issues remain problematic.
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Washington
Nixon
America
White House
Congress
National Security Council
Integration Restraint Moves To The House
Southern led drive to curb federal school desegregation powers moves to a House Senate conference committee behind closed doors. Disputes center campus disorder and a $4 billion gap between $21.4 billion Senate bill and $17.5 billion House bill. Nixon requested $19.8 billion.
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Senate
Senate House Conference Committee
James B. Allen
D-Ala
Congress
HEW
Norris Cotton
R-N.h
Senate Appropriations Committee
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
House
Cotton
Nixon
Railroad Shutdown Threat Extends Through Holidays
A renewed nationwide railroad shutdown threat looms after unions rejected a historic wage proposal. About 48,000 workers faced a 5,000 Sheet Metal Workers vote that sank the deal, while four AFL CIO shopcraft unions approved. Negotiations may resume after Jan. 6 as railroads cite work-rule changes and wage concessions as central sticking points.
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Washington
Nixon
George P. Shultz
J. W. O’brien
Aflcio Sheet Metal Workers
Aflcio
John P. Hiltz
Santa And The Dumbbell Breaking The Spell
Booby Bobby learns pigs can fly and seeks help from a Prince in a castle in the clouds. They plot to catch the Troll to lift Santa from a dire spell, with Booby Bobby clinging on for 100 seconds as the Troll enters Santa Land and the plan unfolds.
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Prince
Bobby
Bobby Bobby
Santa Land
Tweedleknees
Mrs. Claus
Santa’s
Santa
Santa Claus
Tiny Tim Weds In Unconventional Manhattan Ceremony
Singer Tiny Tim and Victoria May Budinger wed in NBC Manhattan studios before 250 guests with millions watching on Tonight. The nondenominational service featured a champagne toast declined, a milk and honey tonic, and a plan for a mas honeymoon. The couple pledged love and gentleness, with 10 000 tulips from Holland surrounding them.
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Tiny Tim
Victoria May Butinger
Johnny Carson
Vicky
NBC
Manhattan
William Glenesk
Brooklyn
Spencer Memorial Church
Carson
Holland
Alan Budinger
Haddonfield
Herbert Buckingham Khaury
Bahamas
Tobias
Philadelphia
Inflation Fight Faces Dangers Of Politicking
President Nixon warns inflation battle at risk as Congress weighs tax reform and spending. He cites a 192.9 billion ceiling and 6 billion in rising costs, urging responsibility and caution against tax cuts that raise prices for all. House approves broad anti inflation controls over credit after heated debate.
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Senate
Clement F. Haynsworth
Supreme Court
Lyndon B. Johnson
Congress
Mike Mansfield
J. W. Fulbright
Foreign Relations Committee
Albert Gore
Tennessee
Mansfield
Johnson
Fulbright
Vietnam
Arkansas
Washington
House
Budget Bureau
Federal Reserve Board
J. Dewey Duane
Tiny artificial Christmas tree echoes forty memories
In Tampa Florida an artificial tree with red berries sits in a special nook triggering memories of forty Christmases. The small tree, bought during a tight holiday, was a gift from Mr and Mrs Placido Lebron to their infant son.
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Tampa
Fla
Placido Lebron
Northwestern library to open with universal access plan
Innovation from Evanston reports Northwestern University will open a $12 million library in January. Historian Prof. Clarence Ver Steeg, who led the faculty planning committee, says it is the first major U.S. university library to pursue equal access for students and faculty.
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Evanston
Northwestern University
Clarence Ver Steeg
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