Lear abandons non polluting car effort after 15 million
William P. Lear told the Senate Commerce Committee he cannot continue pursuing a steam turbine engine for a virtually pollution free automobile due to lack of funds. He said the effort could work but would halt without broader financial support. He blamed automakers for resisting due to their existing tooling for internal combustion engines.
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William P. Lear
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Nixon warns Bruce about Mao Tai during farewell
President Nixon joked about Mao Tai liquor in a farewell talk with Ambassador David Bruce before Bruce heads to Peking. He recalled to Bruce that at the China trip he did not finish the glass and warned not to overdo it, saying the drink claims to cure anything.
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Health program reorganization to cut 6000 federal jobs
The U S government plans a major health program reorganization reducing federal participation and trimming 6000 federal jobs within the Health Services and Mental Health Administration. HEW Secretary Caspar Weinberger outlined shifting toward directed research and targeted grants to cancer and heart studies while preserving essential basic research. The move includes a first grant for acupuncture research, funding about 50000 dollars annually for three years to the Missouri Institute of Psychiatry in St Louis.
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National Institutes of Health
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University of Missouri System
Passengers to pay 25 cent armed guard surcharge
The Glyile Aeronautics Board approved a 25 cent per ticket surcharge starting May 2 to cover armed guards under the government and hijacking program. It applies to United, Eastern, National, Trans World, Braniff and Allegheny airlines, and follows a 10 cent baggage screening surcharge. Other carriers may adopt the fee.
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Defense asks 121.4 million for bases in California
The Defense Department asks Congress to authorize 121.4 million dollars for base construction in California as part of a 1974 military program. Projects include 800 family housing units at Camp Pendleton and 200 at Twenty Nine Palms, plus various Army Naval and Marine facilities.
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