Nixon seeks $300 million push to modernize merchant fleet
President Nixon urged Congress to back a ten year program building 30 ships a year, cutting subsidies to builders to 35 percent and aiming for about $400 million outlay. He warned of a government subsidy challenge to U.S. operators and seamen and pressed for faster ships with containerization to boost American flag use.
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Motorcycle Club Donates Blood To Dying Girl
AP reports Denver based Blackhoppers motorcycle club members donated blood for leukemia patient Zyoaratd Christine Achman of Youngstown Ohio. About 15 volunteers lined up after learning of her plight through a Denver shop owner. The club spokesman said they are a helping group and not like the usual stereotype.
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South Yemen Breaks Ties With Lebanon and U.S.
Aden AP report says South Yemen government leader announced a break in diplomatic relations with Lebanon and the United States. Salem Ali Habyen, chairman of the presidential council, spoke at a rally supporting Arab guerrilla groups in Lebanon amid South Yemen's post federation and Aden protectorate history.
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King in Libya Granted Egypt Flight Permission
Cairo reports the king named in relation to Libya was deposed eight weeks ago in a military takeover and has secured permission to fly to Egypt, per Al Abram on Friday.
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