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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1968
Page
2
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Bethlehem Steel and U S Steel Corp announce price increases after a Union wage deal that includes 44 cents yearly wage gains and a total 51 cents with top-class raises. The contract adds pension boosts, extended vacations, higher unemployment and expanded medical and life insurance benefits.
In Paris the North Vietnamese ambassador Ha Van Lau denounces U.S. policy as warlike and accuses Washington of lies about aggression. Secretary Rusk pressed Hanoi to propose steps to scale back fighting if U.S. attacks end. Harriman urged respecting Laos neutrality and criticized North Vietnam's terror tactics.
Vandals broke a window at Centralia High School and smashed glass tables and mirrors. They turned on water faucets and plugged drains causing extensive damage estimated up to $15,000, mainly in the new classroom and office building with flooding on the second floor.
A July report from the Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission notes strong local willingness to finance industrial ventures. Non profit development corporations are common as communities raise local shares of up to 50 000 in smaller towns and 100 000 to 200 000 in others. The study recommends forming a Greater Egypt small business investment corporation to supplement local efforts amid rising costs and competition. Community leaders seek tax relief site grants and low interest financing along with training housing and expert hiring to attract expansion.
The rule sets specify a simple majority of 667 votes from 1333 delegates to nominate the presidential and vice presidential candidates. Each state has four delegates at large plus two per congressman at large, with increases for 1964 candidate support or current officeholders, plus district delegates per congressional district and for high district vote totals. DC Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands delegations are at large.
Nixon's top strategists weigh an all out first ballot bid to seize the Republican nomination with one week until the convention. Decision rests with Nixon after guidance from Mitchell Kleindienst Ellsworth Haldeman and Klein. Supporters cite Nixon won all GOP primaries while Rockefeller backers press a bold opening move. Democratic side sees McCarthy demanding release from unit rules and open convention tensions.
Nixon calls on Republicans to endorse a militant crusade against crime to restore freedom from fear. He argues Americans must feel safe, contrasting Reagan and Lindsay on crime and foreign policy while platform drafters prepare broad planks for the 1968 GOP document.
Senate Judiciary Committee postpones Abe Fortas chief justice vote until September after few members attend. Sen Eastland will not reconvene until Congress returns post conventions. Griffin touts growing anti Fortas votes as filibuster threats persist amid ongoing confirmation fight.
The Springfield committee and Illinois government propose a flat state income tax with lower sales taxes and a corporate tax. Spokesman James B. Moran said the plan fits the constitution and urged a hard look at revenue. The group did not specify exact rates.
Illinois lawmaker Clyde Choate proposes a 2 percent flat personal income tax with a 5 percent corporate tax and a plan to abolish the personal property tax. He argues revenue gains could fund a 40 percent boost to local schools and 30 percent more for higher education, while offering a public vote on constitutional changes and other tax reforms.
Showers and thunder storms are likely to end tonight with a low near 70. Thursday will be clearing and a bit cooler across the area.
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