Compromise measure sought in tax reform bill talks
A House-Senate conference committee nears final action on a tax reform bill with about 6.5 billion dollars in increased benefits or tax cuts likely to be dropped. The 14 member panel aims to finish tonight and may delete at least nine Senate provisions while preserving some debated items. The personal income tax exemption rise from 600 to 1,000 remains under consideration despite Nixon opposition.
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House approves mine safety bill progress in yearly appropriations push
The House and Senate moved through a flurry of budget actions as conferees eyed taxes and Social Security, aiming to finish the year's appropriations. Senate approved a $34.21.4 billion Labor HEW bill and a $6.77 billion Transportation measure, while defense and foreign aid packages advanced, excluding jet and South Korea items.
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Simon asks state aid for burdened private schools
Lt. Gov. Paul Simon urged Illinois private schools receive state aid as an economic necessity for taxpayers. He noted about 450,000 private school students and warned up to 70,000 could transfer to public schools next year, a major burden to taxpayers. Speaking at Northeastern Illinois State College commencement, he framed the issue as practical finance.
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Weather forecast notes a chilly weekend start
Partly cloudy and a little colder tonight with a low around 30. Friday remains partly cloudy and cooler with the high in the upper 20s to 30s.
House approves coal mine safety bill amid veto threat
The House backed a stiff coal mine safety bill by 333 to 12, choosing mine safety over a presidential veto. Debate focused on a miners compensation program with costs projected between 40 and 395 million dollars annually, sparking cross party support from coal states. The Senate must act next.
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Nixon warns Congress inflation fight endangered by spending
President Nixon says the fight against inflation is in danger unless Congress cuts federal spending and forgoes political popularity. He cites a 192.9 billion ceiling threatened by 6 billion in rising costs and criticizes tax reform as harming the average taxpayer. The letter links consumer prices to fiscal policy and notes a House vote granting broad anti inflationary controls to the president and the Federal Reserve Board.
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Mayor Addonizio refuses to resign amid indictments
Newark mayor Hugh J. Addonizio vowed “business as usual” after federal grand jury charged him and other officials with extortion and tax evasion. Gov. Hughes said New Jersey law does not allow removal while charged. Indictments allege extortion of $253,000 from Constract Inc.
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Drinking-driving issue Shift to realism campaign launches
The American Medical Association and the National Safety Council unveil a joint nationwide effort to teach drivers how much alcohol they can drink and still drive safely. Howard Pyle says the campaign moves from persuasion to realism, helping individuals gauge their own accident risk. Dr Richard Wilbur notes drivers should consider weight and reaction to alcohol.
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HUD grant to SIU secretary George W Rom ney announced
A HUD grant of 50000 dollars was announced today to Southern Illinois University. Secretary George W Rom ney of the Department of Housing and Urban Development was shown left as the grant was disclosed. The ceremony highlighted federal support for university programs.
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Railroad strike talks falter after vote rejects deal
Washington AP The renewed threat of nationwide railroad shutdown after New Year’s weighs on the Nixon administration as unions reject the largest wage proposal in their history. Labor Secretary George P. Shultz notes post holiday efforts to reach a settlement after marathon bargaining. AFL CIO officials report the Sheet Metal Workers voted 21 to for the agreement, while Machinists Electricians and Boilermakers narrowly approved. About 5,000 Sheet Metal Workers voted no, vetoing a settlement covering 43,000 workers.
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Income rise slowed amid strikes and varied payrolls
Personal income rose 3.2 billion in November, 200 million above October but below the year’s early average. Wage disbursements reached 524.4 billion at an annual rate, up 2.2 billion despite a 1 billion cut from strike disruptions.
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Georgia desegregation deadline set by federal panel
A three judge federal panel orders Georgia to halt state funds to districts failing to file desegregation plans by March 1970. It defines integrated schools as 73 percent minority enrollment and requires plans reviewed by HEW and Georgia by April 1 1970 with full implementation by Sept 1 1970.
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Slaying of truck guard death penalty urged
Gene Lewis, 26, found guilty of the murder of a truck guard during a $38,000 holdup at the Seeburg Corp. North Side plant. The jury also convicted him of attempted murder and armed robbery and recommended the death penalty. Sentencing set for Jan. Warnings of another defendant in the case, George Sanders, 28, remain, as defense notes escape history. Lewis claimed he was out of Chicago at the time delivering cashier's checks for C. Udell Turpin, who has since died.
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Stone funds University House. SIU benefactor aids U of I
W. Clement Stone, Chicago philanthropist and new U I board member, continued his giving at a University of Illinois trustees meeting in Urbana after recently saving SIU Foundation with 1 million in stocks for the University House project. Theodore Jones urged more tuition waivers for economically deprived black law students, proposing a 200 dollar a year program, with Stone asking for written record of the offer.
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