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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
1
The Troy area reels from 13 inches of snow with more on the way as freezing temperatures ice roadways. State Police report many minor accidents while road crews battle poor manpower and downtown congestion.
Congress adjourned its 1969 session on a Merry Christmas farewell with Nixon’s veto threats and a six year longest session record. Both houses quit early with a midday luncheon and little work remaining as they sent one final bill to the White House and talked of broader trade policy.
At Rabat Morocco the three day Arab summit concluded without a communique as leaders failed to agree on key issues. Officials cited bitter closed door talks and lukewarm attitudes toward the challenge of Israel, marking a disappointing finale to the conference.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers reports a 60 percent drop in enemy infiltration in Vietnam and lauds Vietnamization progress in Mekong Delta areas. He defends U.S. Middle East proposals against charges of appeasement and notes improved support for Nixon foreign policy.
Two antiwar leaders returning from North Vietnam claim to carry names of 132 prisoners held in Hanoi and say the State Department confirmed letters from the captives would be the first word for many families in years. They also said five men are known dead and informed families. The women mailed letters after a 17 day trip.
A Troy woman reported a young black man in a black trench coat and gold shirt forced her at knifepoint to drive through Lansingburgh and back, stealing about $30 from her purse before fleeing. She was not harmed and will view mug shots to identify him.
The Justice Department unveiled a major overhaul of federal parole to reduce outright releases. The plan, led by George J. Reed, shifts the parole board to an appellate role relying on transcripts, background checks, and data driven decisions with expanded use of halfway houses and counseling.
Ottawa AP report outlines safety tips from the Canada Safety Council for holiday season. Keep kids away from the kitchen during meal prep to prevent injuries. Place the Christmas tree in a water-filled pail away from doors fireplaces and heaters. Consult an expert for outdoor lights and promptly dispose of flammable wrapping materials.
Sen. Thomas Dodd announced the Justice Department found no basis for tax evasion prosecution after a lengthy probe. The Connecticut Democrat, censured in 1967 for misusing funds, said he plans to run again in 1970.
New York AP survey of leading economists forecasts a pronounced slowdown in 1970 with no recession. Walter Heller says a pause in an uptrend, Paul Samuelson cites 60-40 odds against recession, while William Friend expects very slow or no growth but no widespread hardship.
The Nixon administration backs away from a bill aimed at ending tax evasion and fraud from secret foreign bank accounts. Banking leaders pressured officials amid concerns the measure would burden record keeping, prompting a split in the administration afterOfficials argued the bill went too far. The House Banking Committee had sought a tool to stop millions drained from the United States annually through offshore accounts.
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