Senators Nixon Nominees Kennedy Hickel Face Senate Tests
Chicago banker David Kennedy and Alaska Governor Walter Hickel faced confirmation hearings amid accusations of conflicts of interest and use of office to impact fishing livelihoods. Other nominees Romney Hardin Stans Volpe cleared for confirmation. SCAD secret defense project noted but details withheld.
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SAS DC8 Crash Probe Focuses on Prop Plane Interference
In Los Angeles officials from the National Transport Safety Board and SAS investigate a SAS DC8 crash into the sea after slowing to avoid overtaking a propeller plane. An underwater search for the tail with instruments is suspended as crews fear the tail may have slipped into a canyon. Thirty were rescued and eleven of fifteen perished.
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UPI
National Transport Safety Board
SAS
Airlines Win Okay To Increase Fares
The Civil Aeronautics Board tentatively approved a 3.8 percent rise in domestic flight fares effective March 1, expected to boost revenues by 5.1 billion for 11 trunk lines. Six carriers sought hikes from 5 to 7 percent, but the CAB said such increases were not warranted. First class one-way fares rise by 3 dollars, coach fares vary by distance, and the decision remains tentative pending airline complaints and further hearings.
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Liberals Outgunned In Filibuster Move
The Senate defeated a bid by liberals to weaken the filibuster by a 53 45 vote. Humphrey ruled a simple majority could cloture debate, provoking Dirksen to warn Nixon era needs the filibuster to face a Democratic Senate.
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UPI
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Supreme Court
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Surplus funds urged to aid Las Vegas
Economic experts expect a state surplus to cover one time relief for cities. The speaker argues for prudent spending to fix finances, opposes Las Vegas begging for funds, and calls for sharing the surplus to areas most in need while highlighting Las Vegas’ claims.
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Las Vegas
Nevada
Big E Repairs May Be Made Stateside
Pearl Harbor reports minor repairs on the USS Enterprise as disaster experts weigh whether to restore the nuclear carrier here or on the West Coast after explosions and fires killed 25 sailors and left 85 injured. The ship was en route to Vietnam when the blast occurred beneath an F4 Phantom.
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UPI
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Vietnam
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Wire Service Guild approves AP contract ends eight day strike
The Wire Service Guild accepted a new contract from the Associated Press ending an eight day strike. Administrator Ray Mann urged members to return to work immediately as vote results indicated sufficient yes votes to carry the proposal, with official tallies to be announced later.
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New York
UPI
Wire Service Guild
Associated Press
Ray Mann
Guild
Virgin rats develop milk glands under drug injections
In a Hebrew University study in Jerusalem researchers report that injections of specific drugs caused virgin female rats to form fully developed mammary glands capable of producing milk, transforming undeveloped tissue into functional glands.
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Jerusalem
Hebrew University
Trinidad oil exploration hits 71 percent in 1967
The American Association of Petroleum Geologists reports Trinidad and Tobago oil exploration achieved a 71 percent success rate in 1967, reflecting strong activity and favorable yields in the region.
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Port OF Spain
Trinidad & Tobago
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
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