Government posts first surplus in nine years
The U S government ended the fiscal year with a 3 073 988 000 surplus the largest since 1957 and the first black books since 1960 surpassing a prior 25 2 billion deficit. Extensions of the 10 percent income tax surcharge are debated as a tool to maintain inflation control and budget balance.
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Robert P. Mayo
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Nixon and wife plan Saigon visit to see troops
White House sources say President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon will fly to Saigon Wednesday to visit troops and tour military hospitals. Abrams and Thai leaders discuss troop drawdown as U.S. forces plan further withdrawals from Vietnam amid ongoing Saigon area fighting.
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Lyndon B Johnson
Cam Ranh Bay
President commission urges four year handgun ownership laws
A presidential panel recommends states set eligibility for handgun possession within four years, then a federal law requires surrender with compensation for unprotected owners, potentially removing up to 21 million handguns nationwide.
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Washington
UPI
Mansfield cautions GOP on tax reform and surcharge fate
Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield warns Republicans that without support for his five month tax extension tied to reform the 10 percent surcharge will lapse at midnight Thursday. The report covers Kennedy probation, Middle East clashes, and coastal weather notes.
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Mariner 6 Mars Flyby Sparks Hope for Life Origins
Mariner 6 began its five month voyage to Mars taking TV images from 58 million miles away and awaiting transmission to Earth at 6 35 p m PDT. Scientists at Caltech JPL led by Dr Norman Horowitz said findings on Mars atmosphere water and temperature could yield a major advance in genetics and origins of life.
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Tan Son Nhut
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UPI
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Edwin EF. Aldrin
Moon seas formed by lava from molten interior
Space Center report notes mounting evidence that the moon’s large lava seas were created by molten interior lava eruptions and later modifications shaping the lunar surface.
Mobile Gas Station Plans Approved In Lompoc
Lompoc Planning Commission approved Mobile Oil Co. plans for a three island service station at Ocean Avenue and H Street with a $750 landscaping bond and required design changes. Final design reviewed by a three member architectural committee includes Spanish style arches and lighting, curb redesign, tree planting, underground lines, and a 30 day construction start.
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William Paulin
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Sol Lefkowitz
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Merrijane Pritchard
Officials divide on space plans in Nixon era debate
In Seattle, top Nixon officials clash over how high space program priority should be. Vice President Agnew calls for boosted space and air programs while cabinet members Robert Finch and George Romney oppose the push, citing domestic concerns and public demand for solving local problems.
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Spiro T. Agnew
Robert H. Finch
George Romney
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Health, Education and Welfare
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