House approves 2.8 billion foreign aid bill in close vote
The House passed a 2.8 billion foreign aid package by 188 to 183 after defeating a bid to halt all U S military aid to Cambodia. The plan directs 1 8 billion for military aid including 632 million for Indochina reconstruction and 1 billion for economic development. A separate proposal to create a 1 billion annually for export credits was rejected.
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House
Washington
U.S
Cambodia
Nixon
Indochina
Senate
Morgan
Jonathan B. Bingham
D-N.v
H. R. Gross
Brown
William S. Broomfield
R-Mich
Henry B. Gonzalez
D-Tex
John D. Dingell
D-Mich
Glenn M. Anderson
D-Calif
Downtown Lights On Flash to Ease Traffic in Lawton
Seven Downtown Lawton traffic signals switch to flashing operation due to low shopper traffic after a City Council order last month. Fourth and Fifth streets remain unaffected and right turns on red are allowed at fully operating signals.
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Nal
Lawton
Archie Flem
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Fleming
Maryland Song Debate Seeks to Revisit State Choice
A Maryland legislative panel debates whether to keep or change the 32 year old official song Maryland My Maryland written by a Civil War Confederate sympathizer. Chairman Curran cites historic value while supporters warn against revising a state tradition.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Avon Searaider Inflatable Yacht Tender Debuts with Deep V Hull
Avon introduces Searaider, a 13 ft 4 in inflatable yacht tender with a fiberglass deep V hull buoyed by DuPont Hypalon tubes. With 40 hp outboard, it reaches 36 mph and serves as ski, dive, or rescue craft while offering higher speed and comfort than standard dinghies. Priced at 1495, it showcases stowable design yet lacks typical inflatable compactness.
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Avon
DuPont
Avon Rubber Co. Products
Nixon Whittlam To Meet Nixon In Washington
Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam will meet President Nixon in Washington on Monday. He opposes taping his conversations and plans to deliver a personal peace message for Southeast Asia. Whitlam arrives after a four day Mexico state visit and will also meet Henry Kissinger.
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Mexico City
Gough Whitlam
Nixon
Washington
White House
Whitlam
Southeast Asia
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D-N.y
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Thomas E. Morgan
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Ing Said
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D-La
House Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee
Joseph J. Curran Jr
Curran
Clarence D. Long
Dmd
Almon Lockabey
Usdbs
Bill Lee
Santa Cruz
Calif
Panache
Roderic Park
Richmond
Transpacific Yacht Club
Honolulu
National Bank
Stoc
Westen
Bill Brown
New Shine Parlor
Sears
Tsabella
Spain
Sears-O-Pedic Foam
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Uth & Gore Lawton
Okla
Bears
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