Report Urged U S to Drop SST in 1969 Panel Findings
A secret 1969 presidential panel urged cancellation of SST contracts and government backing ending. The release aims to counter impressions of withholding data, as litigation under the Freedom of Information Act prompted disclosure.
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Report
U.S
Washington
Nixon
Office of Science and Technology
Peter L. Koff
American Civil Liberties
District Court
John H. Pratt
Koff
David
OST
Congress
SST
Presidential Committee
Richard L. Garwin
Nixon Administration Sues Texas Over State Employee Pay Hike
The Cost of Living Council orders a civil suit against Texas Governor Preston Smith and state officials to halt a scheduled pay raise for state employees. The action seeks an injunction rather than criminal penalties, highlighting the administration’s resolve amid broader wage-price freeze challenges.
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Washington
Nixon
Texas
Preston Smith
Cost of Living Council
Smith
Austin Statehouse
Treasury
John B. Connally
Justice Department
U.S. District Court
Austin
Afl—Cio
George Meany
Louisiana
Miss Davis Sues over 5.5 Million Film Damages
Bette Davis filed a suit in Manhattan Supreme Court seeking 5.5 million dollars from American International Pictures. She alleges that after she approved the Bunny O Hare script the producers radically altered character roles and scenes. The altered film, she says, led to ridicule in press and media.
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NEW York
Bette Davis
Manhattan Supreme Court
Bunny O'Hare
American International Pictures, Inc
Miss Davis
Most Jacked-Up Autos Remain In Legal Limits
Dougals County Sheriff's Department notes few arrests for jacked-up cars as most remain legal under House Bill 1294. Effective July 1, violators face misdemeanor charges with up to one month in jail and fines up to $500. Undersheriff Dallas Murphy explains height limit while deputy Floyd Baker recalls a notably tall vehicle.
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Dougals County
Caponi Edges Field to Win U.S. Open by One Stroke
Donna Caponi won the U S Open in 1969 and again in 1970 by a single stroke each time, securing consecutive titles.
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Donna Caponi
City Officials Debate Office Space Costs and Move Timing
City officials warn current Ninth and Massachusetts offices cost 52 490 yearly plus 7 200 for health space. Bond terms could raise city payments to the county for a new city county building, but ownership would come after 20 years. Voters decide Sept 28 on future move and center plans including police offices.
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First National Bank
Ninth
Massachusetts
Seventh
New Hampshire
City County Health Department
Lawrence
Bank
Police Department
Americans Buying Canadian Land Alarming Canadians Say
The Canadian Press reports Americans control much of Canada’s industry and are buying wilderness and recreation areas in growing amounts. Ottawa lacks national sale records, while Prince Edward Island flags concerns over American ownership near beaches and Fort Erie area notes up to 90 percent of prime land may be American owned.
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Ottawa
Canada
National News Cooperative
United States
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Fort Erie
Ont
Hughes Note Received By O Callaghan
Nevada Governor Mike O Callaghan received a hand delivered note signed Howard Hughes. Sources say close associates believe the letter is genuine while officials refused to disclose its contents. The note was given to state gaming authorities amid past Hughes contact with former Gov. Paul Laxalt.
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Carson City
Nev
Nevada
Mike O’callaghan
Howard Hughes
O'Callaghan
Hughes Tool Co
Hughes
O’callaghan
Paul Laxalt
Laxalt
Hughes Ex-Wife Jean Peters to Wed 20th Century Fox Exec
Hollywood AP Jean Peters former actress and ex wife of Howard Hughes will marry Stanley Hough 50 executive at 20th Century Fox. Spokesman says time and place for the wedding have not been determined. A Hughes associate said Hughes wishes the couple the best.
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Hollywood (Ap
Jean Peters
Howard Hughes
20Th Century- Fox
Hughes
Ey Jourh
Stanley Hough
Jack
Court Docket Reports Multiple Speeding and License Violations
The court list shows numerous speeding tickets and license related violations across several towns. Offenders include Gary M. Kelly Overland Park speeding 102 mph in 60 zone 64 dollars and Charles S. Anderson III Olathe 103 mph in a 70 zone 55 dollars. Additional cases include improper backing and stop sign violations, open bottle, helmet and glasses restrictions, and penalties ranging from 5 to 150 dollars with some licenses suspended.
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Gary M. Kelly
Overland Park
Jessica L. McGoldrick
DeSoto
Donna J. Williams
Topeka
LeRoy F. Walburn
Clyde Evans
E. Eighth
Sam P. Griffin
Baldwin
Richard S. Gaume
Charles S. Anderson III
Rt. 2
Olathe
Lynn L. van Hoose
Sunflower Village
Kansas
Samuel A. Murphy
Rt. 1
Leavenworth
Neil R. Patch
Stephen R. Finfrock
Thomas W. McCall
R.I
Richard D. Harris
Kansas City
Molly A. Thompson
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Decorating Center, Inc
E. 22Nd St
Terr
Bill Keefer
Pod
Miller
Porter Paints
Armstrong
Congoleum Sebring
Quebec
Prairie Provinces
Ontario
Michigan
Hough
Barney D. Congdon
Ft. Riley
Donald L. Mathe
Lecompton
James B. Hedrick
Harland P. Silvernail
Evergreen
Colo
Turnpike
Bruce E. van Dyke
Prisilla A. Hedges
Maple la
Roslan Skinner
Floyd M. Kinzle
John W. Read
Davis Rd
Lorenzo C. Williams
Kan
Byron K. Sneegas
William K. Guntert
N. Third
Thomas M. Walburn Jr
Rt. 4
Dorothy M. White
Emery Rd
Arthur B. Thomas
N.Y
Glenn Bible
Oakhill Ave
Bonnie E. Watts
Oakhill
Rocky K. Swearingen
Denver
Ernest Lee Bailey
Indian Hills
Gill Agency
Iene
West
Ings
OQ West
Maine
29Th Street
Belle Haven Drive
Tennessee ST
Realtors
Heatheridge Apts
Heatheridge
Morningside Drive
Kasold
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