GAO Finds No Explanation for Overrun in Vehicle System Cost
GAO notes no explanation for a cost overrun in a major vehicle system project. Original estimates cited at 70 billion with later figures around 1 billion more. House and Senate subcommittees scrutinize the decision process and funding path for the program.
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GAO hearings focus on navy cost overruns and Poseidon missle
Congressional hearings reveal a 62.9 billion total for 38 major weapons projects, with 48.8 percent above initial estimates. GAO cites faulty planning and management as key causes while Navy plans may curtail Deep Submerging Rescue Vehicle orders to two units. Mitchell declines to testify, citing ongoing Justice Department probe.
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Christmas Day Assailant Charged With Assault
Jesse Ortega Garza 20 of 1212 16th St was charged Monday with assault with intent to murder after allegedly cutting Yolanda Herrera 17 also of 1212 16th St on arms and legs with a knife early Christmas Day. He held in county jail after failing to post a 10000 bond set by Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy. Thomas Serpa Jr 22 of 3008 Auburn St faced a separate charge for driving a truck without the owner's consent for an incident Saturday night. Police filed felony driving while intoxicated complaints against four men Audrey C Elliott 2813 Cornell St Walter W Emery 39 5603 15th St James C Rae 31 411 38th St and Rufus A Francis 54 Littlefield.
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Perot Still Plans Gift Drops to POWs Despite Hanoi Ban
Texan billionaire H. Ross Perot pressed on with plans to deliver food blankets and other gifts to U S war prisoners in North Vietnam. Hanoi refused entry forcing him to seek landing rights via the Soviet Union Copenhagen and Anchorage are part of his route with a 36 member party aboard a plane called Peace on Earth and a second plane ready Goodwill to Men. If delivery fails he stated they will cross that bridge when they come to it and proceed with other plans.
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San Francisco Mayor Alioto Tied to Antitrust Fees
Three state officials and Don Brazier inspected Alioto records in a six year antitrust case. Alioto said he paid O Connell 521000 and George Faler 272000 for work outside public office. He received a 23 million fee equal to 15 percent of 16 million won. Washington AG Slade Gorton questioned such fees.
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