Nixon to dispatch Frank Borman on POW release mission
President Nixon announced he will send former astronaut Frank Borman on a world tour to seek the release and humane treatment of U S prisoners of war. Borman, with eight years in space, will visit 13 countries starting in Moscow and consult with governments to aid negotiations in Paris and elsewhere. He cited about 300 to 400 POWs and up to 1,500 missing Americans, noting some held over five years.
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Excursion Boat Sinks In Storm on Lake Geneva
The Sainte Odile carrying passengers from Yvoire to Thonon-les-Bains sank in a sudden squall on Lake Geneva. Seven bodies were recovered while 15 people were rescued by nearby boats as seven‑foot waves lashed the lake. Officials noted the voyage was a return trip from the medieval village tourist site.
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Four Civic Center and Park Bond Issues On Ballot
The ballot lists four separate bond issues: Civic Center $7.8 million, Library $1.2 million, Park $1.8 million, and Park development $2.8 million. Voters must approve all four to secure federal matching funds for tornado victims housing and rehabilitation, with civic center bonds enabling $8.6 million in federal allocations.
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Penn Central Chief Paul Gorman to resign next Tuesday
Penn Central board chair and CEO Paul A. Gorman said he will quit the company next Tuesday after two months in the role. He had become chief executive on June 8 after a management shakeup and sought court-ordered reorganization as the railroad faced severe financial trouble.
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Federal subsidies urged to save public housing crisis study says
Urban Institute study of 23 public housing agencies finds inflation driving deficits and tenant hostility as costs rise faster than rents. It argues only steady federal subsidies can rescue programs, while raising rents or limiting families are ruled out for social reasons.
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