Hughes keeps giant flying boat hidden in Long Beach hangar
A 320 foot wing span plywood flying boat built for World War II by Howard Hughes remains unseen and guarded in a water front hangar in Long Beach. It flew only once on November 3, 1947, then was grounded as Hughes continued funding and tests while officials question the project.
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Opera House Project Backed in Bay Area Plan
The Association of Bay Area Governments endorsed buying and restoring the old San Francisco Opera House in the Hayview District for 281060 dollars. Half the funding would come from a federal HUD grant. The plan also includes acquiring and demolishing the adjacent Masonic Hall to create a plaza.
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Masonic Hall
Congress Clears $8.7 Billion Appropriation Bill
Congress passed its first regular appropriation bill of the 1970 fiscal year funding the Treasury and Post Office departments. The House adopted a compromise version and the Senate quickly concurred, sending the measure to President Nixon for signature.
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Auto power vs safety in 1970 cars
Detroit reports a split auto industry push: higher horsepower and performance faded by safety concerns. Chrysler Plymouth and Dodge offer engines up to 426 hemi head for 425 horsepower street cars with 150 mph speedos. Ford Mustang Torino PE engines reach 429 cubic inches. GM boosts Monte Carlo 360 hp Chevelle 350 hp Nova 300 hp. Pontiac Temptest 330 hp, GTO 360 hp. American Motors adds 325 hp Rebel Javelin AMX. Shaker hoods and air scoops reinforce performance image while Chrysler touts safety with belt and harness films.
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