Penn Central Fails to Secure Patman Backing for Loan Guarantee
Washington officials failed to win Rep. Wright Patman D Texas support for a 200 million loan guarantee to Penn Central. Patman said he could not risk taxpayer losses and insisted government protection be explicit before any guarantee. Ottawa notes treasury bills auctioned with 7 699 interest.
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Ace Tells Of Shooting Down Last Plane In World War II
Lt Cmdr T Hamil Reidy recounts firing on a Japanese aircraft Aug 15 1945 near Tokyo from the USS Essex. He says his shot down the last enemy plane of WWII and recalls landing with a damaged wing as the war ended. Reidy helps lead USS Essex World War II Inc. in Chicago, with about 110 members and 5700 eligible.
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Pearl Harbor
Volpe rejects federal aid for Arkansas road to Christ statue
Transportation Secretary Volpe denies 183000 in federal aid for a 2.5 mile road serving Eureka Springs Arkansas and the Christ of the Ozarks statue linked to Rev. Gerald L K Smith. The Commerce Department also rescinds 69000, tied to 415000 more approval. ADL praises decision citing religious hatred concerns. Prince Hassan II of Morocco announces birth of a son to the king and his wife, unnamed.
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Be Cautious Envoys Urged In Brazil Kidnap Fears
A Brazilian federal police official urged diplomats in Rio de Janeiro to adopt irregular schedules and heightened personal security after West German Ambassador Ehrenfried von Holleben and others were targeted by kidnappers. The anonymous official said all ambassadors face the threat, and guards often provoke kidnappers rather than deter them.
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