Resignation of Packard Accepted
Washington AP Da vid Packard a multimillionaire electronics executive who worked to reform costly Pentagon buying practices resigned Saturday after nearly three years as deputy secretary of defense. President Nixon accepted his resignation effective Monday with deepest regret. Packard cited strictly personal reasons in his letter to Nixon and said he is neither a politician nor a bureaucrat by temperament. He clashed at times with John B Connally and budget officials but there was no evidence of policy differences. Packard, 59, noted in his letter the importance of Nixon's re election to the welfare of the United States and the free world. White House aides said no successor was named, though Robert C Moot, the defense comptroller, was floated as a possibility. Packard helped push reforms in buying, administration, and major programs like the F14 and Lockheed contracts. Melvin Laird praised Packard for better management and planning. Sources said Packard once offered to quit over a disputed bomber project but stayed on after a fight.
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United Nations Debates Mideast Withdrawal and Talks
The General Assembly will vote on three resolutions to reactivate Gunnar Jarring's peace talks between Egypt and Israel. One calls for Israel to pledge withdrawal from occupied Egyptian territory, while two require no pledge. The measures reflect African leaders’ proposals and a U Thant memo guiding renewed discussions.
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Workers to Receive Christmas Bonus and 10 Day Holiday
Nearly one million workers in auto and agricultural implement industries will get a Christmas bonus and a 10 day vacation during the holidays. Automakers will also offer $200 cash refunds to three million new car buyers from an auto tax repeal. GM, Ford, and Chrysler are included in the extended bonus holiday.
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Submarine USS William H. Bates Launched at Pascagoula
In Pascagoula Mississippi during launch ceremonies for the USS William H Bates Rep Silvio Conte emphasized U S resolve to remain a great power as the Sturgeon class attack submarine joins 11 others built by Litton Industries Ingalls Nuclear Shipbuilding division The 300 foot vessel carries 12 officers and 95 enlisted men and displaces 4920 tons Conte warned of rising Soviet naval strength and said the launch shows U S readiness to protect interests on the high seas
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Arts Council Blog Schedule December 13 18
A schedule at 500 N. Main St lists events from Monday December 13 to Saturday December 18 hosted by the Arts Council Blog. Details include times 10:30 to 2:30 for daily activities and exhibits.
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Eulogies for Bunche Highlight His Peace Legacy
United Nations Secretary-General U Thant praised Dr. Ralph J. Bunche as a practical optimist who devoted his life to peace. Bunche, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former UN undersecretary-general, died at 67 after a Thursday passing. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx.
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