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September 25, 1969

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G.O.P. URGES JAN. 1 FOR PENSION RISE; Bipartisan Drive Improves Choice of Early Increase in Social Security Pay

By Marjorie Hunter

Repub HR leaders, including Minority Leader Ford, Repr Rhodes and Repr Byrnes, join Dems in calling for benefits rise by Jan 1; Speaker McCormack, Majority Leader Albert and most other Dems seek 15% rise; Nixon's proposal would boost avg monthly payment for single retired person from $100 to $110 a mo and for retired couple from $168 to $185; minimum benefits would rise from $55 to $60 a mo

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PRESSURE GROWS TO SPEED PULLOUT; Goodell and Lowenstein Act Amid Widening Criticism of Nixon on Vietnam

By Max Frankel

M Frankel discusses growing pressure on Nixon to speed withdrawal of US forces; repts Sen Goodell will announce major effort to have Sen set Dec 1, '70 as deadline for total US withdrawal, repts Repr Lowenstein announces plans to mobilize orderly protest in manner of '67-'68 'Dump Johnson' campaign; says other members of Cong, repting new restiveness among constituents who are not normally associated with peace movements, feel there is now little pol risk in calling for decisive action; notes moves and criticism by Sens E M Kennedy, T F Eagleton and others

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Overhaul of Relief To Cut Rising Cost Proposed by Marchi; Overhaul of Relief System Proposed by Marchi

By Clayton Knowles

Marchi says in welfare position paper he will undertake complete overhaul of welfare system if he is elected; holds welfare costs have tripled under Lindsay adm, crippling city's ability to provide other services; says 'genuinely needy' may get inadequate aid if present system is not changed; urges continuing scrutiny of eligibility of welfare applicants and recipients, improved job training programs for recipients and expanded day care center programs to enable welfare mothers to work; holds Fed Govt should assume city's welfare costs

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of September 24, 1969, covering September 25, 1969.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Blind Faith by Blind Faith

    Blind Faith

    Blind Faith

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    7
  2. 2
    Album cover for Johnny Cash At San Quentin by Johnny Cash

    Johnny Cash At San Quentin

    Johnny Cash

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    13
  3. 3
    Album cover for Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Green River

    Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    3
  4. 4
    Album cover for Blood; Sweat & Tears by Blood| Sweat & Tears

    Blood; Sweat & Tears

    Blood| Sweat & Tears

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    35
  5. 5
    Album cover for Through The Past; Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2) by The Rolling Stones

    Through The Past; Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2)

    The Rolling Stones

    Last week
    10
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    3

Notable Births

Hansie Cronje

1969Hansie Cronje, South African cricketer (died 2002)[†]

Wessel Johannes Cronje was a South African international cricketer and captain of the South Africa national cricket team in the 1990s. A right-handed all-rounder, as captain Cronje led his team to victory in 27 Test matches and 99 One Day Internationals. Cronje also led South Africa to win the 1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy, the first major ICC title the country has won in international cricket. In the 1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy Final, Cronje played a major role with the bat with his 61 not out, leading the team to victory by 4 wickets. He was voted the 11th-greatest South African in 2004 despite having been banned from cricket for life due to his role in a match-fixing scandal. He died in a plane crash in 2002.

Bill Simmons

1969Bill Simmons, American journalist and author[†]

William John Simmons III is an American podcaster, sportswriter, and cultural critic who is the founder and CEO of the sports and pop culture website The Ringer. Simmons first gained attention with his website as "The Boston Sports Guy" and was recruited by ESPN in 2001, where he eventually operated the website Grantland and worked until 2015. At ESPN, he wrote for ESPN.com, hosted his own podcast on ESPN.com titled The B.S. Report and was an analyst for two years on NBA Countdown.

Hal Sparks

1969Hal Sparks, American actor, comedian, musician and political commentator[†]

Hal Harry Magee Sparks III is an American stand-up comedian, actor, musician, political commentator, television and radio host and television personality. He made contributions to VH1, hosting E!'s Talk Soup, and played the roles of Michael Novotny on the American television series Queer as Folk, Donald Davenport in Lab Rats and the voice of Tak in Tak and the Power of Juju television series and video games.

Tony Womack

1969Tony Womack, American baseball player[†]

Anthony Darrell Womack is an American former professional baseball player. He played in 13 seasons of Major League Baseball (MLB), with most of his career spent with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Arizona Diamondbacks, then with several other teams during his last four years. A middle infielder, Womack was recognized for his speed and base-stealing prowess and his key hits in the 2001 playoffs which led to the Diamondbacks 2001 World Series win over the New York Yankees.

Catherine Zeta-Jones

1969Catherine Zeta-Jones, Welsh actress[†]

Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actress. Recognised for her versatility, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Tony Award. In 2010, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her film and humanitarian work.

Historical Events

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

1969The charter establishing the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is signed.[†]

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, formerly the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, is an intergovernmental organisation founded in 1969. It consists of 57 member states, 48 of which are Muslim-majority. The organisation claims to be "the collective voice of the Muslim world" and works to "safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony".

Historical Context for September 25, 1969

In 1969, the world population was approximately 3,619,491,579 people[†]