Furor over M16 Rifle Contract Award Grows
The dispute over awarding the M16 rifle contract to General Motors instead of Maremont Corp. in Saco escalates as New England Division head David Spear protests. Senator Smith and Representative Kyros join critics citing cost and procurement bias while citing Maremont’s long ordnance record and bid advantages.
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Spear
General Motors
New England
Maremont Corp
Saco
David Spear
Margaret Chase Smith
Peter N. Kyros
Journal
Defense Department
Hydramatic
Detroit
Harrington & Richardson Co
Worcester
Mass
Rockefeller Upset Wins in Massachusetts Primary
Rockefeller scores an upset write in victory over Gov Volpe on the Republican ballot while McCarthy leads Democrats with over 116 000 votes. Kennedy trailed McCarthy by about two to one as Humphrey and Johnson trailed on both ballots in the Massachusetts presidential primary. Write in votes totaled about 56 percent of 329000 primary voters as Arlington precincts delayed final counts due to computer tabulation.
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Nelson
A. Rockefeller
New York
Der
Massachusetts
Robert F. Kennedy
New
John A. Volpe
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
Volpe
Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Amost
McCarthy
Nixon
Reagan
Kennedy
Humphrey
Johnson
Arlington
Sen. Kennedy
Hubert H. Humphrey
Wold
Peace Setbacks in Guatemala Amid Political Turmoil
In a government reshuffle following President Mendez’s rise to power, conservative and military factions lose ground to reform. The archbishop’s kidnapping is linked to rightist tactics to discredit the government, while leftist militants may reassess now that hardline influence has waned. The situation remains volatile as observers await further shifts.
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Guatemala
Mendez
Lo Cesar Mendez
Montenegro
Rafael Arriaga Bosque
Mario Casariego
Chuckle Riddle: Why lightning never strikes twice
A light humor line notes that lightning need not strike twice in the same spot as a punchline. It playfully questions common belief with a witty twist.
Rockefeller enters GOP race with Vietnam views
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller launches a visible bid for the Republican presidential nomination by outlining his Vietnam policy. Republican leaders welcome his entry, but many party members remain cautious about his candidacy and positions.
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Associated Press
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Vietnam
Rockefeller
Portland plans $2.5 million arena and civic center
Maine Forum, Corp. proposed a 7,500-seat downtown arena and multipurpose civic center between Free and Spring streets near a municipal parking garage. The privately run project would be funded by bank loans and a share sale to the Greater Portland business community, led by Edward Harding and Widgery Thomas Jr.
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Portland
Maine Forum, Corp
Spring
Forum
Maine Forum, Inc
Edward Harding
Widgery Thomas Jr
Harding
Thomas
Maine Accepts Large East Coast Ocean Oil Claim
Augusta AP Maine accepts a King Resources Co claim for 3.3 million offshore acres eight to eighty miles from shore. Filing fee $333,760. Officials foresee a federal challenge to Maine's jurisdiction as the case could reach the U S Supreme Court. Economic impact touted if oil or gas is found.
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Augusta
Ac.m. King
Maine
United States
Canada
King Resources Co
Denver
Colo
King Resources
Maine Mining Bureau
John
James S. Erwin
United States Supreme Court
Robert G
Phone Strike Negotiators Near Agreement in Labor Talks
Negotiators in a two week nationwide telephone strike are close to a wage settlement and an overall contract. AFL-CIO CWA President Beirne says progress on wage levels is apparent as talks resume with Bell Telephone System. IUEW voices separate stance, not bound by CWA talks, while Bell cites a 5.6 to 7.8 percent demand range. about 145,000 Bell System workers are striking in 16 states with many crossing lines blocked in 40 states.
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Washington
Joseph A. Beirne
Afl-Cio Communications Workers of America
CWA
Beirne
Bell Telephone System
Bell System
Gordon Freeman
Afl-Cio International Union of Electrical Workers
IUEW
Bell
Western Electric Co
All Agreed Title I Project Not Working Out
Title I, the $3 billion federal effort to aid deprived children, is not meeting aims. Critics call it a monumental flop while supporters concede limited impact and too-thin funding. The National Advisory Council faults current use of funds and warns a track system harms disadvantaged students. Parent involvement shows little progress.
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Washington
Man Pucinski
D-Ill
House
Joseph Froomkin
U.S. Commissioner of Education
Congress
U.S
National Advisory Council On
Marines Trained for Ground War Despite Amphibious Role
Lt Gen Cushman says Marines are fully prepared for conventional land warfare, citing Hue and Khe Sanh experiences. He notes training mirrors the Army on land, with amphibious ops as the main difference. Casualty figures from Khe Sanh and Hue cited to illustrate effectiveness and heavy combat.
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DA Nang
Vietnam
U.S. Marine Corps
South Vietnam
Army
Robert Cushman
Khe Sanh
Cushman
Laos
North Vietnam
Vo Nguyen Ciap
Marine Corps
Hue
Camp Pendleton
California
Hue Citadel
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Hathaway
Cornelius Enright
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Father Enright
St. Mary's Parish
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Arthur Maxwell
Luke Chabot
OFM
Story
Mano
Curia
Mexico
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Old Orchard Beach
Dick Poirier
A&p
Biddeford & Saco
Maine Linoleum CO
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Dial
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Army Force
Camp Carroll
Demilitarized Zone
Mr. Cormier
Mainline Shoe Co
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Kennebunk, Maine
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