Silence on Superplane Pause in SST Sales Pitch Predicted
Washington reports a planned administration pause on the supersonic transport project after years of design work. Johnson hinted in the State of the Union he would seek tax increases, leaving the SST decision to the new Congress amid widespread interest and debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Senate
Congress
Sonic Transport
inter-Sen
Johnson
State of the Union
Debate over timing and funding for the next generation plane
The article outlines government plans to back the project with loans and tax on future sales if limits on routes hold. It notes McNamara and McKee in debates over spokesman choice, the role of Defense Secretary McNamara, and potential hostility in Congress. It highlights funding questions for fiscal 1968 and the need to present a clear program plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Aviation Station
William F
McKee
Gram 10
Congress
Defense
Robert
McNamara
TFX
Ers
Bul Jy
Boeing Company
Electany
Trig Company
Ghnson
Test Pranes Sions
Capitol Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Evert Clark
New York Times Service
Lakewood
Metcalf
Garfield
California
S&h
Bitty Lakewood
Kayser
Capris
Famous Label
Printso