Agnew Asian Trip Seen as Diplomatic and Political Success
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew’s nine nation Asian journey is hailed as a diplomatic and political win at home and abroad. He reassured leaders on the Nixon doctrine while signaling limits on future U.S. combat involvement and highlighted U.S. constraints in reaching ordinary people during official engagements.
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Thousands of Coal Miners Claim Disability Benefits
Thousands of coal miners and widows are filing for black lung disability payments under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. Since Nixon signed the law, 45,209 people in 32 states applied, led by Pennsylvania with 28,744 claims, with monthly benefits from 136 to 272 dollars.
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Army Wins Round in Tank Battle But Chooses Simpler MBT 70
Pentagon reviews show Deputy Secretary Packard backing a cheaper basic main battle tank around 500000 dollars per unit, removing exotic features like night sights and a nuclear decon unit. Army aims for improved engine gun and loader while meeting 1970s outshoot objectives. Grants in several states totaling millions accompany the plan.
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