Nixon proposes fixed basic income for poor families
President Nixon calls for scrapping the current welfare system in favor of a fixed federal income for every poor family, starting with a 1600 dollar annual minimum for a family of four. The plan would double welfare recipients to 22.4 million, cost about 4 billion more yearly, and shift programs to state and local control with work or training requirements and targeted incentives.
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G. C. Thelen Jr
Washington
Nixon
Congress
America
French franc devalued to 18.004 US cents by Paris government
Paris government devalues the franc to 18.004 cents from 20.255 as France faces gold and dollar reserve losses. President Pompidou approves after Giscard d Estaing cites no realistic option and to defend currency, despite August timing and vacation season.
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Paris
United States
Georges Pompidou
Valery Giscard d’Estaing
France
Prise
Giscard d’Estaing
Pompidou
Home Atherton budget approves despite bid to deny
The Board of County Commissioners trimmed about 4600 dollars from the Home Atherton Volunteer Fire District budget for 1969 70 leaving a probable 14609 dollar allocation after item by item review. Officials including Chairman Sparks and Commissioner Holman approved reductions while attorney Lynch prepared a suit to block any budget.
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Board of County Commissioners
Atherton
Robert W. Sparks
Lucille C. O'Leary
Earl J. Holman
Bob Endresse
John Riley
Joseph Burns
Home
Lynch
Atherton Vfd
Forrest H. Anderson pledges Montana cooperation on Safeguard
Gov. Forrest H. Anderson said he opposes deploying the Safeguard antiballistic missile system but will cooperate with plans to install it in Montana. He warned he would fight the program if it harms Montana, while noting potential bargaining gains with the federal government.
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Hugh van Swearingen
Helena
Forrest H. Anderson
Montana
Anderson
Senate
Nixon
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Grand Forks
N.C
Imbere
Washington, D.C
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Weather 7 Continued Warm Outlook Today 80 and 42
The weather page notes continued warmth with a forecast of 80 degrees and 42 for today. Details appear on page 2 under Weather Mop.
President Nixon proposes domestic reform plan highlights
The proposals replace aid to dependent children with a $1,600 annual federal income for a four person family, extend eligibility to working heads, guarantee a $65 monthly floor for aged disabled or blind recipients, begin shared tax revenue with states, and transfer manpower training programs to state control with a restructured anti poverty agency focusing on experimental social programs.
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Washington
Nixon
Antpoverty Agency
Anaconda Tax Charged Overstepped State Limits
Montana state examiner warns Anaconda officials that city taxes exceed state limits. A court order requires minimum police and fire salaries, which could raise the next levy to 760 mills. The suit, described as friendly by Mayor Ben Goodman, targets long used methods to bypass the 60 mill cap.
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Anaconda
Montana
Porcupine Threat Hits East Galena Street
A porcupine invaded East Galena Street early Friday injuring two dogs with quills. Mrs. Steve Manley reported awakening to barking and finding her dog quilled in multiple areas. A veterinarian removed quills. neighbors fear for children as vacant buildings may harbor the animal and authorities have been notified.
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Galena Street
Steve Manley
E. Galena
Manley
Anderson May Call Emergency Two-Mill Levy
H. Anderson plans a Monday press conference amid speculation he will seek an emergency two-mill levy to cover a $3.4 million general fund deficit projected for 1969-71. Richards denied tax topics at the conference. the move mirrors past levies, with unclear potential revenue without county assessable values.
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Anderson
J. Morley Cooper
Montana Board of Equaliation
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