Missing Oil Accounting Debacle Stirring U S Vietnam War Effort
Pentagon denies theft in 1967 fuel accounting collapse in Vietnam despite auditors' finding of a complete breakdown in documentation. Senators Proxmire and Montoya seek GAO probe. auditors cite dozens of cases where fuel did not reach fighting units. Pittsburgh report notes steel hauler union recruitment drive. Gary Jolson earns Kent State business degree.
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Washington
Pentagon
U.S
Vietnam
Defense Department
William Proxmire Dwis
Proxmire
Wisconsin
Joseph M. Montoya
D-N.m
General Accounting Office
South Vietnam
Air Force Stock Fund
Gary L. Jolson
A. Arnold Johnson
Duane Street
Kent State University
Kent
Ohio
Kathy Catalin
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co
Cop Will Appeal Fine For Crash In Grand Island
Grand Island Nebraska police officer William E Slatter plans to appeal a $10 fine after a crash with Officer Arthur E Osterman at a city intersection. Slatter was found guilty of illegal passing while Osterman faced an abandoned charge of failure to signal that was dropped.
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Grand Island, Neb
Grand Island
Edward Dixon
William E. Slatter
Arthur E. Osterman
Osterman
Moon Man Armstrong Returns To Hometown Welcome
Neil Armstrong arrives in Wapakoneta Ohio for first return since Moon mission. A 400 strong crowd greets him at Lima airport before a 2.4 mile parade and reception at Auglaize County Fairgrounds. He joins wife Janet and sons Eric and Mark for private visits with relatives after a joyful public welcome led by Bob Hope and Gov. James Rhodes.
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Wapakoneta
Northwest
Ohio
Armstrong
Stephen K. Armstrong
Janet
Purdue University
Eric
Mark
Letters Defend Corry From Youths Critique In 1969
Local residents respond to John MacGregor's letter questioning Corry's prospects. The contributors praise the town as kind and open minded and wish him luck as he leaves for a perceived future in the Great University. They urge fellow graduates to share their opinions and back the community.
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John MacGregor
John
Corry
Mr. MacGregor
Utopia
Seaman Robert J. Smith Receives Battle Efficiency E
Seaman Robert J. Smith of Union City New Jersey earned the Battle Efficiency E as a crew member of the USS Boston in Vietnam. The Boston won the award for the second straight year reflecting excellence in evolutions and training.
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Robert J. Smith
USN
Robert L. Smith
R.D. 2
Union City
Boston
Vietnam
Mass
Astronaut Armstrong Returns Home in Eight-Car Escort
The astronaut and his family were escorted by police in an eight car caravan to the brick ranch on Neil Armstrong Drive, named for the astronaut after his Gemini 8 flight in 1966. He greeted well wishers and shook hands with many youngsters and their parents outside the house.
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Armstrong
Neil Armstrong
Love Bug Must Go From Army Post
The Army at Fort Bragg North Carolina gave Spec. 5 Harold McCurry seven days to repaint his psychedelic car or leave the post. The 22 year old Marion resident and a friend painted the car with swirlgos nine colors and a flower decal on the back window. He says he was told the word love on the doors violated advertising rules for vehicles registered on the post.
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FT. Bragg
N.C
Army
Harold McCurry
McCurry
Marion
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