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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1970
Page
6
Senator Ralph Yarborough cites a 6 percent rise in living costs since January 1969, the largest 12 month increase in 19 years, driven by high interest rates and inflation. He criticizes the income tax surcharge, calls for its abolition by June, and argues low and middle income families bear the burden while lenders profit.
Wildcat postal strikes hurt the case for Congress and public needs. Senator Gale McGee warns continued action could derail pay increases. The dispute weighs on Nixon plans to privatize mail service and create a government owned corporation.
Rep Richard C. White outlines the pre 1958 retirement pay promise and the shift to cost of living adjustments in 1958. He notes ongoing efforts in Congress to equalize retired pay by rank and years of service, urging hearings and Senate action. He cites fiscal risks and defense budget pressures, and calls constituents to push for recompensation.
Washington debates a compromise postal reform as unionism looms. Executive Order protects union rights to 1971 but absent freedom of choice the Taft Hartley section 14 b could apply, risking compulsory unionism for federal postal workers.
The President proposes raising first class mail to seven cents per ounce and Congress is expected to approve. The move aims to curb inflation and help balance the federal budget.
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