F-111 production ends amid crashes and cost surge
The Pentagon will stop F-111 production at 556 planes, far short of initial goals. Gen James Ferguson told the Senate committee no more funding beyond mid 1972, with 4 fighter wings paid and the final 40 planes possibly approved by Laird later. Price per aircraft has risen toward $9 million, and a Nevada crash spurred inspections across the fleet. The decision folds into earlier McNamara plans to share base design between services, amid budget cuts and program revisions.
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Hero Hospitalized After Bridge Rescue Death
Gordie Vinson a 34 year old father of four is hospitalized at Philadelphia General after leaping from a bridge into a river to rescue a woman. He suffered cardiac contusions and remains in critical condition while the rescued woman died the next night. He says he does not regret his action despite the tragedy.
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Dem Scions Attack PUC For Permitting Utility Surcharge
Harrisburg AP Democrats target the Public Utility Commission over a 5 percent surcharge on customer bills, arguing the PUC did not conduct hearings or prior investigations before allowing taxes on utilities. The dispute arises as lawmakers push to repeal an unpopular insurance tax and scrutinize utility pricing.
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Courthouse Blast Woman Sought For Bombing
Cambridge Maryland witnesses report a mystery woman seen at Dorchester County Courthouse amid probes into two bombings and the arson fire linked to the H. Rap Brown trial. Police seek clues from witnesses who recall her presence in the courthouse.
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Mail Renewal Forms For College Aid HARRISBURG
Renewal applications are being mailed to 78 000 students holding state scholarships. April 30 is the final deadline to return forms for continued financial aid in 1970 71. Factors include college costs family finances applications received and 1970 71 funding. Changes may require revised award procedures and some 1969 70 recipients may not renew. Copies of 1969 federal tax returns must accompany applications.
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