Strauss invites Connally to rejoin Democratic Party
Democratic National Chairman Robert S. Strauss extended an open invitation to Texas figure John Connally to return to the party and recruit his constituency. Strauss, 52, said Connally could play a leading role over the next four years, despite Connally’s past ties with Nixon’s economic program and his prior role as Treasury secretary.
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Plan Would Curb Kennedy Johnson Programs in States
Washington officials study a proposal to shift health welfare and education programs from the federal to state level. Known as the mega plan or cash out option, it would allow federal funds but place responsibility on states. The White House has not approved it and Congress opposes impounding funds. States vary in Medicaid uptake and willingness to spend state dollars. some fear funding losses if lump-sum payments replace federal aid.
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Spaceman Lovell to retire for Houston company post
James A Lovell, 41, veteran of Gemini and Apollo missions, says he will retire March 1 from NASA and the Navy to become senior executive vice president of Rey Houston Towing Co. He logged 725 hours in space across four flights including Apollo 13.
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