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Navy Man Says 133 Million Spent on Controversial Carrier
Washington AP reports Admiral Thomas H Moorer told secretary of the navy John Chafee that 133 million dollars has been spent on the second Nimitz class carrier CVAN 69, despite Senate moves to cut funding. A memo notes long lead items awarded in defense budgets over the past two years and delivery slated for 1974, with Moorer urging continuation of procurement in fiscal 1970.
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