Senator Proxmire Blasts Defense Contractors for Refusal to Answer
Sen. William Proxmire accuses the five largest defense contractors Lockheed Boeing General Dynamics North American Rockwell and Litton Industries of refusing to respond to charges they waste billions yearly and criticizes their stance as isolationist. The Senate subcommittee studies how the military budget shapes the economy while Budget Director Mayo warns against drastic cuts without abandoning foreign commitments.
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William Proxmire
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Robert P. Mayo
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First 900 U.S. infantry to depart Vietnam this summer
Defense Secretary Laird said the initial withdrawal will airlift 900 combat infantrymen from the 9th Infantry Division to the United States for inactivation before mid July. The move marks part of a staged pullout totaling about 25,000 U.S. troops with broader plans discussed by Abrams McCain and Nixon.
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Midway
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
Vandenberg AFB 1968 Economic Impact Report Summary
The 1968 Economic Impact Report for Vandenberg AFB shows monthly area spending of $8.24 million, down $409k from 1967, tied to fewer personnel and contractor outlays. Affiliated personnel totaled 49,448 with 12,521 on base. Lompoc and Santa Maria remain home to most base workers.
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Communists Recognition of South Vietnam Gov Grows
Allied reports say Soviet led recognition of the Provisional revolutionary government of South Vietnam alters nothing for the Paris peace talks. The Kremlin called the Viet Cong created government the legal South Vietnamese authority as other states move toward recognition, with about twenty countries now on record. Yugoslavia and others follow.
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Apollo 11 astronauts cleared for moon visit on July 20
NASA gave the Apollo 11 crew a go for the first manned moon landing. Armstong Collins and Aldrin must complete training to meet the July 16 launch, with touchdown planned about 4 21 p.m. July 20. Six days remain before countdown, pending further milestone tests.
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Sam C. Phillips
Magnetosphere Study Mission Launch Planned
NASA will launch the 174 pound IMP satellite next Wednesday to study the magnetosphere. The Interplanetary Monitoring Platform will enter an elongated orbit from 135000 miles apogee to 215 miles perigee carrying 12 experiments on solar plasma magnetic fields and cosmic rays.
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Reagan urges campus contact before mob rule by default
California governor Reagan told the Commonwealth Club that leaders must establish contact with an entire college generation to prevent a campus mob. He discussed Berkeley People’s Park violence, questions about campus unrest, and the need to address grievances before it spirals into lawlessness.
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Roger Heyns
University of California At Berkeley
Flag ceremonies mark Flag Day at Lompo c library
An American flag and a California Bear Flag will be presented to Lom poc's new city library tomorrow during Flag Day ceremonies at 11 a.m. in the library multipurpose room. Lompoc officials including Vice Mayor Charlotte Benton attend with library trustee Mrs. Robert Steiger. Native Daughters of the Golden West and United Americans of California present the flags. Cub Pack 68 and Boy Scout Troop 103 will carry the banners.
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Robert Steiger
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Richard Milum
Caesars Palace accused of Mafia ties in casino junket
Nevada Gaming Control Board files a formal complaint against Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip seeking a fine up to 100000 dollars and penalties for 59 stock holders after a Kansas City junket of 12 men with alleged Mafia ties received red carpet treatment and free rooms during a four day stay. The board says the operation reflects discredit on the state and industry and gives Caesars 15 days to answer with a possible hearing.
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