Senate approves record 20 percent Social Security boost
The Senate passed a 20 percent across the board rise in Social Security, the largest ever, funded by higher payroll taxes in 1973 and 1974. The Church amendment also introduces automatic cost of living adjustments, with about 27.8 million recipients benefiting, effective Sept 1 and first shown in Oct 3 checks.
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Senate
Nixon
Frank Church
Idaho
House
Floods Subside After Severe Thunderbumper Drench
The Shenandoah River swelled and downtown Winchester saw water over curbs as 1 to 3 inches of rain caused flash floods worse than last week. Firemen flooded themselves pumping basements while the Rouss Fire Company building roof collapsed and crews fought to restore utilities and drainage. Local officials cited flooded streets and sewer issues across Frederick Clarke and northeast areas as crews continued cleanup the next day.
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Shenandoah
Gary Keyser
Warren County
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Clarke
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Rouss Fire Company
Rouss
G&m Music Co
Bartley
Wendell Seldon
Fox Drive
Whittier Acres
Amherst St
Morgan St
Wood Ave
Frederick Ave
Battle Ave
Oldtown Springs
Seldon
Wettest June on record in 79 years at Winchester lab
As of 8 30 this morning 11 78 inches of rain fell in June at the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory making it the wettest June in 79 years. The 58 year average for six months stands at 17 03 inches and total rainfall this year is 29 inches. Walter Rutherford government weather observer at Berryville reported 2 14 inches fell yesterday between 5 and 5 30 p m and 1 02 inches earlier today.
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Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Walter Rutherford
Berryville
U.S
McGovern Sees California Delegate Cut as Possible Aid
George McGovern said the Credentials Committee move slicing California delegates may backfire in his favor at the Democratic National Convention. He called the ruling a flagrant back-room deal and urged unity as the Miami Beach gathering opens.
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Washington
George McGovern
Democratic Credentials Committee
California
South Dakota
McGovern
CBS Morning News
Nixon Says U S Will Return To Vietnam Peace Talks
President Nixon announced the United States will return to Paris peace talks July 13, signaling a chance for serious discussions. He noted past disappointments but expressed cautious optimism while outlining Vietnamization progress and plans on handgun controls and social program funding.
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Washington
Nixon
United States
Vietnam
Paris
White House
Spiro T. Agnew
Congress
Indochina
Supreme Court ruling opens path for new death penalty laws
The decision bans the death penalty as applied but leaves room for Congress or states to craft new laws. Only two justices Brennan and Marshall view capital punishment as unconstitutional across the board. White Stewart and Douglas critique sentencing procedures rather than capital punishment itself, stressing arbitrary and inconsistent applications.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
William J. Brennan Jr
Thurgood Marshall
Byron
Stewart
Senate Bill Adds Long Term Disaster Loans
The House sent to the Senate a bill for long term low interest disaster loans to individuals and small businesses with losses in presidentially declared disasters since July 1 1971. The vote was 325 to 9. Loans would carry 1 to 3 percent interest.
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Washington
House
Senate
South Dakota
Small Business Administration
Weekend warms as southwest flow brings seasonable temps
A southwesterly flow brings a return to more seasonable temperatures for the weekend in Richmond. The brief weather note mentions warmer air and a lively atmosphere with local business items and a support line.
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Richmond
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