Senate sustains veto of military construction bill
The Senate backed President Ford's veto of a 3.3 billion military construction bill aiming to close or modify bases. Senate vote 51 to 42 short of the needed two thirds, while the House had passed 270 to 131 to override. Fort Sill projects totaling 1.181 million were affected, including a flight simulator and water treatment and insulation improvements.
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John Stennis
D-Miss
Senate Armed Services Committee
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Defense Department
Retiring Sill Staff Boss Cites Army Professionalism
Col. Robert G. Cramer retires after nearly four years as Fort Sill chief of staff with 30 years in the Army. He notes improved professionalism but warns economy may affect future recruitment and quality. A retirement ceremony is planned at Old Post Quadrangle with 240 troops and the 77th U.S. Army Band. He will move to Lawton to work as a bank officer.
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Optimistic study boosts private colleges outlook
Private colleges and universities report improved conditions ahead as they dodge the feared financial and academic impacts. A study by the Association of American Colleges finds most presidents upbeat about the sector's near term prospects.
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