Governors split on Nixon cutback plan for federal funds
Associated Press reports governors are divided over Nixon’s 75 percent cutback in federally funded construction to curb inflation. Georgia and Ohio officials support flexibility. Idaho Governor Samuelson backs restraint while warning of broader impact. California and Florida move to halt or trim highway work to align with the policy, citing risk to contractors and state projects.
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Associated Press
Lester Mad
Welldox
Georgia
Nixon
Idaho
Don W. Samuelson
James A. Rhodes
Ohio
Rhodes
Samuelson
Veterans Administration
California
James A. Moe
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Florida
Lynwood Arnold
State House of Representatives’ Transportation Committee
Japan says Kosygin rejects Kurile land return claim
Foreign Minister Kiichi Aichi of Japan reports Soviet Premier Alexei N. Kosygin refused to consider Japan’s claim to return four Kurile Islands seized by the USSR at the end of World War II. Aichi quoted Kosygin saying postwar balance of power is essential for world peace and territorial changes should be made.
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Kiichi Aichi
Japan
Alexei N. Kosygin
Ussr
Aichi
Kosygin
Momentum Wavers in Senate on Pentagon Spend Fight
Washington AP reporting that Senator William Proxmire’s drive to cut Pentagon outlays faces reduced momentum as amendments target 553 million dollars for 23 programs. Critics say 56 projects would be slowed or blocked, including C5A transport planes and a new manned bomber. Debate extends to August recess with prospects unclear.
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Mentum
Proxmire
Senate
Pentagon
Wisconsin
William Proxmire
Addi
Armed Ward
Probhat
Services Committee
Ing
California
George Murphy
Sen
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100000 Welcome Armstrong Heads Home in Wapakoneta
Neil Armstrong returns to his hometown to a 100000 strong welcome as Wapakoneta prepares for a weekend homecoming. traffic control and feeding 40000 visitors dominate planning, with Arm strong family arrival late today and a public reception at Auglaize County fairgrounds before a Saturday parade and talk with youths. governors and Bob Hope join the afternoon parade.
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Wapakoneta
Ohio
Neil A. Armstrong
Auglaize County Fair Grounds
Armstrong
Auglaize Street
Bob Hope
James A. Rhodes
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