Industry tries to fix defense procurement woes in space and weapons
In Los Angeles AP report contrasts Apollo success with defense delays. Experts discuss reforms like fly before you buy prototypes, incentives with fixed price after development, faster procurement, and design to cost. Proxmire questions the FBYB policy while Packard defends limitations.
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State Senate Passes Three Shapp Bills
In Harrisburg the Senate advanced three Shapp administration reorganization plans while Republicans blocked a fourth. Major changes include shifting oversight of drug and alcohol programs to the Governor's Council and moving hospital oversight to the Health Department. The House tally stood at 96, short of a constitutional majority. The plans take effect 30 days after passage if not acted upon.
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