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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1968

Page

3

Nixon Mills clash over automatic Social Security rises

Nixon met with House Ways and Means chairman Wilbur Mills to discuss his proposal for automatic cost of living increases in Social Security and tax credits. Mills signaled possible support in some welfare cases but criticized automatic rises and stressed careful use of tax credits, with no firm commitment.

Nixon Mills’ Ways and Means Committee Arkansas Democrat Mills Congress National Association of Manufacturers Richard Nixon Wilbur Mills House Ways and Means Balks

Quakes Jolt Bottoms of Two Oceans

UPPSALA Sweden UPIs report two strong earthquakes in separate regions. The eastern Mediterranean near Crete registered magnitude 5.9 at 7 57 GMT while the North Atlantic near southeastern Ireland measured 6.1 at 048 GMT.

Uppsala Sweden UPI Mediterranean North Atlantic Seismologic Institute Crete Ireland

Nixon taps Litton chief for White House efficiency plan

Roy L. Ash, 60, president of Litton Industries since 1961, was named to advise President-elect Nixon on management and administrative efficiency. Ash will help finalize plans to ensure strong, ongoing governmental efficiency and an effectiveness program, according to press aide Ronald Ziegler.

New York UPI Roy L. Ash Litton Industries Nixon Ronald L. Ziegler

State Finance Chief Promises Puritan Fiscal Ethic

State Finance Director Caspar Weinberger pledged the Reagan administration will curb tax increases by applying a puritan fiscal ethic. He said expenditures will be reduced to fit income, with agency requests trimmed by 500 million or more before the budget to the Legislature. Weinberger noted college funding could be added without new taxes while other service demands would be met.

San Diego UPI Caspar W. Weinberger Weinberger San Diego Taxpayers Association State College Reagan

Robber sets 75-year-old man ablaze in hotel

Los Angeles police report a robber beat Conrad Johansson to semi consciousness, poured lighter fluid on him, and set him on fire after taking $12. Johansson, with burns over about 50 percent of his body, survived to tell investigators the attacker followed him to his fourth-floor room. A tenant, Theopolis Napolina Jr., saw flames and doused the blaze.

Los Angeles UPI Conrad Johansson County Usc Medical Center Johannson Theopolis Napolina Jr Jahansson Napolina

Judge rules atheist can qualify as conscientious objector

U S District Judge Alexander Harvey II ruled that Michael J W Shacter of Bethesda may be a conscientious objector under draft rules. The judge dismissed charges for failing to report for Army induction noting Shacter's sincere belief that war is wrong meets the standard, despite no belief in a Supreme Being.

Baltimore Alexander Harvey II Michael J W. Shacter Bethesda Harvey Shacter

Johnson Urges Tax Flexibility Amid Economic Growth

President Johnson proposed limited executive tax authority for his successor to adjust taxes within checks from Congress. He told the Business Council that flexible tax policy could help guarantee full employment and sustain America’s prolonged economic expansion while noting inflation as a major blemish.

Washington UPI Johnson Congress Richard M. Nixon Business Council Nixon John George Christian U.S Amelia

Nixon offers Humphrey UN ambassadorship after election

President-elect Nixon offered Vice President Humphrey the United Nations ambassadorship but Humphrey declined, saying he should return to his home state. Nixon aide Ronald L. Ziegler said Humprey appreciated the offer. DuBridge, Nixon science adviser, urged better collaboration among scientists worldwide and defended continued moon missions.

New York UPD Richard M. Nixon Hubert H. Humphrey United Nations Humphrey Nixon Ronald L. Ziegler Florida U. N Johnson J. R. Wiggins Susan Una Pasadena Lee A. DuBridge Caltech Moon DuBridge Europe South America

Sci ence ask forces established noted by official

An official remarked that two science task forces have already been established and are functioning, outlining ongoing organizational actions and the need for coordination beyond current initiatives.

Space effort guidelines for future and science settings

The source outlines general directions for advancing space exploration and broad science guidelines. It emphasizes structured planning, ethical considerations, sustainability, and the need for international collaboration to ensure safe, responsible progress across missions and research areas.

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