Congress Eyes Record Defense Budget With 460.9 Billion Cap
House and Senate negotiators reach a defense budget blueprint for next year totaling 460.9 billion dollars with 111 billion for defense, a 64.6 billion deficit, and questions over passage timing in both chambers. The plan aims to slow foreign military sales and reuse prior-year funds while inflation is kept below administration estimates.
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Missing millions chase across the United States
FBI joins hunt for Howard Willard and Marjorie Pollitt linked to the slaying of Marjorie Jackson in Indianapolis. Officials say up to $12 million may have been stolen from Jackson, with suspects driving toward Daytona Beach Florida as police warn of danger to bystanders.
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Concorde SST Seen as Expensive Luxury Air Travel
UPI reports Concorde fares from Washington to Paris set at 870 dollars, higher to London, with 100-seat capacity and luxury amenities like caviar and vintage wines. Business travelers dominate, averaging 1350 mph, while development costs reach about 3 billion dollars since 1962.
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SST flights scheduled at Kennedy on June 20
Air France and British Airways plan Concorde service to New York Kennedy on June 20 but lawsuits challenging SST noise could delay the start. The dispute centers on environmental and sonic issues impacting the high speed jet's debut.
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Employers Eye Auto and Home Insurance Benefits
A New York AP report cites Leonard Mactas suggesting auto and home insurance may join employee benefit menus by 1980. He notes tax incentives favor expandability and argues group plans could cut costs and boost loyalty, despite insurers' cautious stance and potential higher payroll costs.
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House backs housing bill expanding federal programs
The House approved a multibillion dollar package extending federal housing and urban development programs and allowing private construction loans in flood hazard areas. The vote was 369 to 20 amid urban rural divisions, with amendments shifting loan limits and urban grant distributions. The measure now heads to the Senate action and a conference committee.
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