Nixon to release funds for schools in base areas
The Nixon administration plans to release millions in impact aid for school districts with high numbers of children from service and civilian workers near federal bases. HEW said the funds would be distributed soon, amid ongoing debate over eliminating this aid. Suburban districts in Maryland and Virginia received over 26 million in the prior period, and Weinberger noted the current year funding depends on Congress and the continuing resolution.
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Navy NASA planes collide killing 16 on California golf course
In Sunnyvale California an in flight collision between a Navy antisubmarine aircraft and a NASA flying laboratory killed 16 including an eight man space science team. One Navy survivor was seriously hurt. A Navy investigation board convened at Moffett Field to probe the crash.
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Mississippi flood prompts disaster loan appeal for farmers
Gov. Bill Waller urged White House disaster loans as the Mississippi River crested at 50.4 feet in Vicksburg, flooding over 530000 acres and delaying 1973 planting. Officials warned of renewed flooding if rain returns, as damage estimates reached about 100 million dollars in Mississippi.
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Miguelito channel funding stalled in Congress committee
Efforts to win federal funding for upgrading the Miguelito Channel west of Lompoc stalled in a congressional panel. Rep. Charles M. Teague and Lompoc officials pressed the case in Washington, but aides said the proposal remains unsettled amid inter committee back and forth and a low cost benefit ratio.
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U.S. and Arab states brace for UN Security Council clash
United States and Egypt led Arab governments in a planned confrontation at the United Nations over charges of U S involvement in the Beirut raid. Egyptian Foreign Minister Zayyat denounced American arms support to Israel and warned of intensified debate on Israel's actions in Lebanon.
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Indians reject plan to disarm Wounded Knee occupants
Indians at Wounded Knee in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, rejected a government disarmament proposal after six weeks. A separate roadblock by local residents appeared beyond marshal and FBI lines to press talks. AIM leader Vernon Bellecourt surrendered in Rapid City on bond and faced federal court charges in Pierre.
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Lawmakers clash over Nixon price control plan deadline
House Democrats push a tough price and rent control bill tied to March 16 levels with a fast track to veto risk. They face a tight Easter recess and aim to have a conference with the Senate, while Republicans seek a simple 60 day extension of Nixon powers. The measure hinges on whether Nixon will accept or veto. Separately California ports see a log export embargo protest by longshoremen urging a halt to exports to Japan.
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