F111 Loss in Vietnam Sparks Embargo and Debate
The F111 first mission near Hanoi ended in loss with embargoed news reporting. Officials defend the plane despite early crashes and high risk. In Saigon, Thieu's secret talks with Haig and Haiphong attacks shape a tense war update as U S troop levels adjust and allies shift deployments.
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Alexander M. Haig
Nixon
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National Assembly
State seeks superport aid to boost Texas economy
James R. Bradley of Texas A&M warns at an Austin hearing that locating a superport in Louisiana or the East Coast would hurt Texas, stressing Gulf Coast petrochemical industry dependence and potential economic decline.
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Lawmakers Hear Insurance Plans and Petrochemical Talks
Smith urges changes to insurance rate proposals as insurers use group auto policies as loss leaders. Bradley cautions on crude oil sources for the petrochemical complex and supertanker capacity. Senate moves include an emergency fund bill and Midland College split from Permian system, plus space for the lieutenant governor elect and a bill removing private flight schools from TEA supervision.
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London Heathrow alert canceled after PM departs Rome
A full security scare at Heathrow was called off after Prime Minister Edward Heath left Rome. Police guarded terminals and rooftops amid reports that Black September planned an attack to force the release of three terrorists linked to the Munich Olympic killings.
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Swiss Lower House Approves Cavalry Reduction Plan
In Bern the National Council voted 120 to 41 to cut Switzerland cavalry from 18 to 12 squadrons, freeing 1 000 men for modern armed forces. The chamber rejected eliminating the cavalry and the bill now goes to the Senate in December.
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Switzerland
National Council
Soviet launches Molnia 2 communications satellite
Moscow reports Molnia 2 is launched to provide international relay for telephone telegraph and television services. Tass says the satellite was sent aloft Saturday and will support global communications.
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UPS
Soviet Union
Tass
Woman Elected To GM Board In Landmark Move
Catherine B. Cleary, 55, Wisconsin bank executive and former Treasury official, was elected Monday as the first woman director of General Motors Corp. in New York. She joins Walter Fallon of Eastman Kodak and Harry Heltzer of 3M as new board members.
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Catherine B. Cleary
Wisconsin Bank
General Motors Corp
Miss Cleary
First Wisconsin Trust Co
Milwaukee
United States
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Monnday
Walter A. Fallon
Eastman Kodak Co
Harry Heltzer
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co
Notices Banning Nativity Decor Sent to Boston Schools
Department of Education issued notices to schools banning Christmas decorations depicting nativity scenes and hymn like carols. The guidance allows Christmas trees Santa Claus and candy canes. Notices aim to clarify holiday observances.
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UPI
Department of Education
Former Prisoner Returns Home and Reunites with Family
A Navy radar officer, Lt. Charles, was welcomed home after parachuting into a rice paddy in Vietnam. Civilians helped him, gifts and signs appeared at his Tampa area home. Navy Lt. Gartley reported seeing his wife’s husband in a prison camp in 1968, and other families await news as debriefing and medical tests proceed. Governor Wallace visited Maj. Elias in Alabama as hopes rise for all POWs.
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North Vietnam
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Monlday Gartley
Byron
Fuller
Gerald Gartley
Dunedin
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Air Force
George C. Wallace
Cornelia
Maxwell Afb Hospital
United Fund event highlights agency work and volunteer drive
Five Flamesgirls from city high schools performed as United Fund leaders highlighted 33 agencies in 1973. Montery High School Marching Band provided pre luncheon music while campaign president Jack Strong presided. Dr. Paul M. Bumpers gave the invocation and Grover Murray introduced Goddard who urged volunteers to know the agencies and set personal giving precedents.
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iWell Baby Clinic
Family Service Association
South Plains Guidance Center
Monterey High School
Jack Strong
Paul M. Bumpers
First United Methodist Church
Texas Tech
Grover Murray
Goddard
Lelse
Travel Curb Bill Falls in House Vote
The House defeated a travel curbs bill 229 to 141, failing to secure the two-thirds needed. The measure would bar U S citizens from visiting nations at war with the United States unless the President authorized the trip, with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment and a $10 000 fine. Proponents argued it could curb antiwar propaganda by visitors to Hanoi, while opponents warned of censorship and impact on POW families awaiting access.
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Judge Declares Accused Insane in Wichita Falls Murder
David Howard Rule 20 was adjudged insane and unable to stand trial for the stabbing death of Debra Jean Montgomery 21 a WAF member from California. Montgomery was found with multiple stab wounds in a Wichita Falls park last July 6. Rule will be sent to Rusk State Hospital and if later deemed sane will stand trial.
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Pentagon funds approved in Senate conference action
The Senate backed a $74.6 billion defense bill with four new airborne command planes kept, rejecting a $98.3 million amendment. Sen. Fulbright opposed further Air Force spending, while Sen. Stennis defended the plan as essential for the president and Strategic Air Command. Additional Kennedy amendments sought limits on human experiments and gun club promotions.
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D- 4
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D.miss
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Grand Forks
N.C
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
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Kennedy
American Arms Begin Arriving In Jordan
Large shipments of U S arms including heavy tanks are reported arriving in Amman Jordan for King Hussein's forces after Crown Prince Hassan's Washington visit on Sept 24. Eight American planes carried tanks and weapons to Amman four weeks ago according to informed Jordanian sources. Jordanian Information Minister Adnan Abu Awden says Jordan has always acquired new arms and that nothing new is occurring. The pledge to the U S flag traces back to Youth's Companion in 1892.
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Jordan
Monay
Hussein
Washington
Hassan of
Amman
Adnan Abu Awden
United States
Middle East
U S and Russia Discuss Troop Cuts and Tax Options
Allan Weinberger says Nixon rejects a value added tax next year to fund local property tax relief. Ehrlichman notes possible VAT as an option if considered, unlikely before June 30. Nixon signs laws extending combat disease programs and boosts birth control funding.
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Office of Management and Budget
Nixon
John D. Ehrlichman
Ehrlichman
House
Tower to Attend Odessa Fundraiser Dinner Tonight
U S senator John Tower will be guest of honor at a $50-a-plate dinner at the Inn of the Golden West in Odessa at 8 p.m. Today He will visit the 3-T Learning Center at 4 p.m. conduct a press conference at 4 45 p.m. and attend a reception at 5 15 p.m. Mayor Jim Reese chairs the local campaign committee. tickets at Tower headquarters or at the door.
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U.S
John Tower
Jim Reese
Civilians Fight for Jobs amid Budget Clash over KP Duties
Pro Sanmire argues the civilian jobs plan is wasteful Pentagon spending while Sen. Pastore defends it as a bargain to use civilians for KP chores. He cites pride in soldiers and resents mixed duties.
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Pentagon
John O. Pastore
D.R.J
Pastore
Proxmire
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