Senate votes to kill SST subsidies dealing blow to supersonic plane
The Senate rejected 52 to 41 a $290 million federal SST subsidy, heightening environmental fears and delaying the project backed by President Nixon. Proxmire hailed the win calling the SST a environmental monster while Magnuson Jackson warn it could cost up to 200,000 jobs and cede future high speed air leadership to Europe and Britain.
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Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Boeing Aircraft Company
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Jackson
Senate
Gordon Allott
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Senate votes down 290 million SST funding add to Nixon setback
The Senate rejected the 290 million appropriation for the supersonic transport, 52 to 42, halting federal subsidies for two prototypes. Supporters may seek to salvage funds in a conference, while critics warn ecological risks and misallocated priorities. Nixon calls it a major legislative defeat.
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Senate
United States
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House
Cross Freed After 60 Days in Quebec Kidnap Drama
British envoy James Richard Cross was released after 60 days in captivity watched by Quebec separatists. Doctors said he lost 22 pounds from poor meals but was in excellent condition otherwise. The exchange occurred at Expo 67 site with Cross flown toward Europe afterward.
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James Richard Cross
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Cross
Robert Bourassa
Europe
James Cross
Coast Guard inquiry relieves officers over asylum denial
The Boston Herald Traveler reports a Coast Guard admiral and two officers were relieved of duty while investigations into denying asylum to a Lithuanian sailor aboard a cutter on November 23 proceed. Captain John W Hume named acting commandant, while Capt Fletcher W Brown and Cmdr Ralph W Eustis are also cited as relieved. Ellis and Brown reportedly absent on hearings.
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William B. Ellis
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Ralph W. Eustis
U.S
Vigilant
Soldiers Press Deeper Into U Minh Forest Stronghold
South Vietnamese infantrymen pushed further into the U Minh Forest 140 miles southwest of Saigon as a 7,000-man drive against the Viet Cong netted 59 enemy killed in three days. One allied trooper died with six wounded as B 52s struck base camps and bunkers overnight.
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U Minh
Vietnam
U.S
Mekong Delta
U Minh Forest
Gulf of Siam
Rach Gia
Police steps to curb drug menace in ongoing series
Local police outline methods to combat the drug menace as part of the Journal-World drug series on Page 9. The piece details enforcement focus, community outreach, and coordinated efforts with regional agencies to reduce trafficking and abuse.
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Journal-World
Harold Morris
Lawrence Fireman
Mark Gillihan
Kennedy School
Tim Byers
Otis
Clemmons
Morris
Fire Department
Journal-World Photo
Four-In-One Judge Added to Dodge City Court Roles
Judge Camilla Haviland of Ford County probate juvenile and county courts is named to preside over Dodge City's Municipal Court starting January 4. The appointment expands her duties as she also serves in three county courts.
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Switzerland
London
Dodge City
Kan
Camilla Haviland
Haviland
Ford County
Blaze Kills 3 In New York Office Building Fire
A four alarm blaze at a 50 story Third Avenue glass tower in Manhattan killed three building service workers and injured 14 including five police and three firemen. Fire officials say the fire started on the fifth floor in a carpet company offices and hundreds were evacuated as smoke filled the structure.
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Third Avenue
Robert C. Lowery
Building Service
Maye
55Th Street
Ideal Gift Subscription Ad for Le Journal-World
An advertisement promotes a gift subscription to Le Journal-World suitable for friends relatives or servicemen. It invites readers to call 843 1000 for details and delivery options.
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Jobless Rate Rises to 7 Year High in November
Unemployment climbs to 5.8 percent the highest since May 1963 as 4.6 million Americans lack work. Total employment dips 165000 to 78.7 million while earnings average 121.07 weekly amid inflation and GM strikes.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
General Motors
Warm Trend Begins Again Across Lawrence and NE Kansas
The National Weather Service Topeka forecasts continued warm weather for Lawrence and northeast Kansas this weekend. Overnight temperatures may be warmer, with highs around the 50s to 60s and lows in the 20s to 30s. Rain is unlikely as skies stay fair to partly cloudy.
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Kansas
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