Shuttle will land and refit at Vandenberg officials say
Space Shuttle to land at Vandenberg Air Force Base for refitting before relaunch. NASA and Air Force officials confirm plan amid Senate budget hearings led by Sen. William Proxmire seeking cheaper shuttle alternatives. Details on runway needs and future missions through 1991 remain under study.
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Communists press advance as Vietnam evacuation widens
Refugee flows surge as North Vietnamese forces seize eight provinces this year including Hue and Pleiku. A Central Highlands convoy was hit by mortar fire near Cheo Reo breaking the retreat amid government gloom. Hanoi-backed forces threaten more areas while civilians flee toward hills and towns in turmoil.
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Tiny RCA microprocessor may cut car fuel use by 40 percent
RCA chairman Robert W. Sarnoff said a microprocessor in car carburetors could slash gasoline use by up to 40 percent, with major automakers testing the device. If adopted, it could save up to 500 million gallons annually at under $100 per car, and may apply to heating and industrial processes.
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Santa Barbara judge bans ticketing cars without smog units
A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge issued a temporary restraining order stopping the Highway Patrol from citing drivers lacking smog control devices across six counties. The order, in effect through March 26, affects about 1.8 million vehicles and was filed in a class action by Dana Smith.
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South Coast
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Smith
Superior Court
Floyd Dodson
Senate Tentatively OKs Tax Rebates and Social Security Checks
The Senate tentatively approved a Mansfield substitute bill boosting 1974 tax rebates to a 240 maximum and proposing a $100 Social Security check for seniors. Debate indicated several points were unclear, with two cloture votes and a postponement of Easter recess while final action may still be days away.
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MPs Charge CIA Wiretaps and Mail Scrutiny at London Embassy
Labor MPs led by Thomas Litterick urge expulsion of 10 Americans labeled CIA agents in London accusing the CIA of bugging phones and examining mail in Britain. They cite Victor Marchetti and name Cord Meyer as top CIA presence, while Prime Minister Harold Wilson and the U.S. Embassy offer limited comment. The motion seeks government action and public confirmation.
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Chile
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Reed
Foreign Office
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Grosvenor Square
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