Washington ship funding cuts set Apollo plan for moon by 1972
Congress approved a $5.25082 billion civilian space program for the current fiscal year, a compromise $34 million below the president's request. Apollo program funding totals $1.1474 billion aimed at lunar steps by 1972. Separately, diplomats seek regular transport for couriers and pouches, with State Dept. seeking extra MATS allowances. Teamsters delegates cleared path for a national uniform motor freight labor contract, creating a 11-member negotiating committee to negotiate a nationwide contract replacing local deals next year.
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Eastern Belt Leaf Prices Down Amid Market Shifts
The Associated Press reports tied flue cured tobacco prices lower on the Eastern North Carolina Belt while untied prices rose. Eastern Belt volume was light to medium with weak demand. Tuesday gross sales totaled 3,992,204 pounds at $19.69 per cwt, down 86 cents from Monday. Border Belt sales remained heavy with prices fluctuating $1 to $3, averaging $69.21 per cwt, down $4.01 from Monday. Stabilization Corporation took 17.3 percent of gross sales.
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Alvin York Returns Home From Nashville Hospital
Sgt. Alvin York, World War I Medal of Honor recipient, arrived home to his mountain abode near Pall Mall Tennessee after a hospital stay for bed sores and a urinary tract infection. Doctors say he will do well at home. His wife notes he has become quiet and withdrawn after years of bedridden illness.
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