Prouty backs ABM as Nixon gains edge in vote
Sen. Winston Prouty announced support for deploying the Safeguard antimissile system boosting Nixon’s bid for Senate approval. The AP tally showed 49 in favor and 49 opposed with undecided McIntyre and others. Prouty called his decision a way to give Nixon a second button to push against a Russian missile attack.
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C-5A Wing Cracks During Ground Test
The Air Force reported a crack in a test C-5A wing at Lockheed Georgia in Marietta, noting 22 percent below the required strength under ground static testing. Lockheed said the crack occurred at 128 percent of the design load during a Sunday test. An engineering analysis is underway as flight testing proceeds. The C-5A program faces scrutiny over costs, with up to 120 production models and a projected $4.6 billion price tag, about $1.5 billion over 1965 estimates.
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Mitchell Defends Wiretaps and Fortas Affair
Atty. Gen. John Mitchell told reporters his department uses wiretaps very sparingly and fewer than Democrats. He rejected claims of unfair political bias and said Fortas resigned for court-related reasons, while confirming no active investigation of Fortas. Mitchell defended desegregation policy and downplayed Thurmond influence on the Nixon Admin.
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New Sleep Aid Tablets Promised Safe Sleep Without Habit
A New York chemist advertises Asper 8 tablets claiming a single formula combines three safe aids for sleep. The pitch promises rapid onset, non habit forming results, and easy dosage with no required prescription.
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Prouty Switches On ABM Aid Backed By White House
The move comes despite opposition from Sen. George D. Aiken of Vermont. Prouty had opposed Sentinel funding last year, but his new support boosts administration backing for Safeguard and related defense programs.
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