Compromise trending to end revived SST controversy
Washington reports a possible compromise forming to resolve the SST dispute. The plan would still kill the program as the House revived the jet by redirecting 85.3 million dollars from terminating government participation to funding further development. Senate appropriations backed the House move, but Sen. Proxmire may secure enough votes to kill the appropriation outright this evening.
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Boeing Aircraft Co
Capitol Hill
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Wilson
Boeing
General Electric Co
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Demonstrations banned as Sadat briefs aides
In Cairo the government barred demonstrations in Cairo and other Egyptian cities starting today, ending six days of pro Sadat processions. Sadat’s new 33 member cabinet met for the first time as he prepares to address the National Assembly on the permanent constitution.
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UPI
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Sadat
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National Assembly
Mahmoud Salem
Sharawi Gomaa
Bookless future predicted for most reference libraries
A micrographic expert predicts by century end libraries will hold few printed books and rely on computer storage and microfilm printouts. Microfiche and microfilm are expanding in reference work, with News Bank offering a 140 microfiche monthly batch of 6,000 articles from 100 papers.
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UPI
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Eastman Kodak Co
John R. ‘Robertson
Arcata National
Lackey
Senate debates GIs in Europe pullback plan
Washington reports a Mansfield amendment would force Nixon to cut U.S. troops in Europe from 300000 to 150000 by year end. Despite lobbying, vote late today showed Mansfield lacking enough support. Senators consider counter moves, including extending withdrawal deadlines pending Soviet talks.
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UPI
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Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
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Nelson
Moscow
Charles H. Percy
R-Ill
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Netherlands
Lyndon B. Johnson
Harry S. Truman
NATO
Villagers flee lava from Mount Etna in Sicily
In Sant Alfio and Fornazzo on Etna slopes, dozens of families moved to safer ground with relatives as lava from 46 days of eruption threatens homes. The main stream is now in Cubania creek bed, while a smaller flow advances toward the towns, feeding from eastern craters. Farmland, orchards and vineyards suffer extensive damage as houses and cottages are ruined.
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Sicily
UPI
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Fornazzo
Sant’Alfio
Europe
At the Movies Good Flicks Abound at Harte and Cinema
In Bennington Harte offers a double feature of Patton and M A S H with one admission. Manchester Cinema hosts a one night charity showing Cat Ballou and Get Carter, featuring strong performances by Donald Sutherland Elliott Gould and Michael Caine. Time slots list Manchester 7 and 9 15 Harte 6 30 and 8 30 Williamstown 7 and 9.
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Bennington
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Patton
Lee Marvin
Cat Ballou
Lerner and Loewe
Clint Eastwood
Jean Seberg
Eastwood
Williamstown
Carter
Michael Caine
Rizzo Wins Democratic Nomination for Philadelphia Mayor
Former Police Commissioner Frank Rizzo secured a decisive Democratic primary victory in Philadelphia to become the party’s candidate for mayor. He won broad support in white middle class and Italian American areas, while Black wards split their ballots between his rivals Hardy Williams and U S Representative Green.
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UPI
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Law and Order
Rizzo
Hardy Williams
U.S
William J. Green
Thatcher Longstreth
Green
Williams
FDA Orders Safer Impact Lenses for Glasses
The FDA requires impact resistant lenses in sun and prescription glasses sold after December 31. The rule, backed by the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness and opposed by the American Optometric Association, adds about one to six dollars to the price. Lenses will be safer but not unbreakable, with wearers urged to understand they offer greater protection.
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UPI
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
National Society For the Prevention of Blindness
American Optometric Association
Charles C. Edwards
Federal Register
Rail Strike Shows Railroads Key To U S Economy
United Press International reports a two day rail strike underscoring the rail system's role in industry. As shutdowns loom, officials warn the gross national product could fall 5.8 percent within two weeks. Automakers, steel and food sectors face layoffs, reduced shifts, and bottlenecks as plants curtail operations and shipments halt.
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Chrysler
Twinsburg
Ohio
General Motors
Ford
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association
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