Denies Appropriations Going to Slush Fund
The Nixon administration withholds 12.3 billion in appropriated funds denying any use as an election slush fund. OMB lists 10.6 billion awaiting eligibility pledges or approvals with 1.7 billion potentially released before year end. Critics allege a campaign war chest while officials say motives are political.
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Nixon
Office of Management and Budget
Caspar Weinberger
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Weinberger
William Anderson
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Smoking Survey Shows Decline for Women Smokers in Glasgow
An AP report from Glasgow notes a university survey indicating the share of women who smoke fell by 6 percent over 12 months while male smoker rates remained steady.
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Glasgow
Soviet Military Power Alarm Hits Britain in White Paper
London AP British government warns that Soviet military power is growing fast with about 2100 intercontinental and medium range missiles and 11400 war planes. The 1972 73 white paper says Soviets devote 8 percent of GNP to defense and foresee increases.
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London
Edward Heath
Britain
Navy Modernizes Surface Fleet With New Ships
A modernization program updates the navy with new ships equipped with advanced weapons systems. Older craft are being replaced across the Mediterranean, South Atlantic and Indian Ocean theaters. The move aims to bolster surface fleet capabilities and regional presence.
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Mediterranean
South Atlantic
Indian Ocean
Wrong Marks on That Package
In Newcastle upon Tyne a factory evacuated hundreds of workers after receiving a radio Betty Booth sent for repair. She said she packed the radio in a box from a gunsmith and it was marked explosives.
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Newcastle Upon Tyne
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