09 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1969
Page
1
President Nixon selects Warren Burger for chief justice with Senate confirmation anticipated. Reports say Burger urged a strict constitutional interpretation while promising independence from ideological groups. opposition no noted, with mood mixed among Republicans and Democrats amid the vote plan and procedural delays.
U S. pullout of several combat battalions to begin with initial de-escalation. Units to be chosen later, with a phased series of withdrawals and replacements as decisions are finalized. Officials indicate a measured approach to maintain combat effectiveness while reducing American force levels in Vietnam.
In Tankersburg, a blaze destroyed an eight room frame home. Ten children and their parents perished while a grandfather escaped through a bathroom window. Teenagers Roger Bailey 13 and Busan Bailey 18 described the tragedy as responders battled the flames around 1 38 am Sunday.
President Nixon and Saigon leader Thieu affirmed Washington Saigon unity after Nixon announced a plan to replace about 25,000 U.S. troops in Vietnam within 39 days, with Vietnamese forces taking on more combat roles. Thieu stressed close understanding on peace efforts as U.S. withdrawal proceeds. Pentagon officials noted potential for more rapid total pullout but emphasized logistics and regional impact.
Major New York banks including Bankers Trust announce an immediate increase of the prime rate to 8 percent, a historic high driven by widespread rate climbs since December. The move affects large corporations and ties to the overall lending costs in the market.
U.S. Pentagon experts remain divided on whether the Soviet Union has deployed missiles with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles or merely single warheads. Reports say the Soviets may field upwards of 200 SS-9/SS-18 class missiles, with some estimates suggesting a potential 2,300 warheads if three-warhead MIRVs are fitted to many systems.
Betz, Adams, Lange win top Emmys as canceled programs and performers receive honors. NBC and CBS shows face shifts, while ABC stars like Geraldine Page and The Ghost and Mrs. Maisel receive acting and drama nods. Astronauts win for space mission coverage, and overall pacing improves from prior year.
President Nixon across electoral reform voting rights postal tax and anti poverty plans meets stiff GOP opposition in Congress forcing changes and delaying action. House Republicans block electoral reform seek direct popular elections while tax and postal plans lose momentum amid party splits.
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