Defeat Of SST Plan A Defeat For Nixon
Washington AP reports the Senate killed the 280 million dollar federal subsidy for the SST, signaling a potential end to the supersonic jet program. The vote, 52-42, sparks environmental, economic and political debate as supporters pledge a House Senate conference effort amid warnings of job losses and stalled aviation leadership.
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RECORDS AND TAPES FORECAST TO SURGE IN 1970
More than 1.7 billion dollars of photographic records and prerecorded tapes are expected to be sold retail in 1970, a 9 percent rise from 1969. The Recording Industry Association of America cites long playing records dominating at about 1.025 billion dollars, while prerecorded tapes are projected at 533 million with eight track cartridges leading sales at 400 million.
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