ABM System Delayed as War on Inflation Bites
The $8 billion Safeguard ABM program faces delays at the Great Falls Montana site, pushing back construction and raising costs. Army engineers say winter halted work. Senate Armed Services Committee may cut ABM funding and block new site starts.
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James R. Polk
Great Falls
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Grand Forks
N.C
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Army
Fntimate
Senate Armed Services Committee
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Senate
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Christman
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U.S. Army
Qatar Proclaims Independence From Britain Amid Gulf Tensions
LEbanon AP report notes Qatar declares independence following 1968 treaty terms and British withdrawal plans. It describes Qatar as a 4000 square mile peninsula with 110000 inhabitants, oil output about 600000 barrels daily, and a $250 million annual income, amid regional uncertainty and Pentagon plans for missile bases.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Bahrain
Olkrien
Britain
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Atiaa
Grand Forks
Spartan
Pentagon
Saudi Arabia
Conon
Gulf
Dollar shows slight gains amid rival currency moves
The dollar firmed in London amid a push by major rivals to scuttle Nixon’s push for a strong U.S. currency revaluation. Frankfurt dipped as others held, while Tokyo Zurich and Paris held steady. Markets in London Amsterdam and Milan were quiet as nations brace for IMF talks and potential shifts in exchange rates.
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Arthur L. Gavshon
London
United States
Nixon
Frankfurt
U.S
Tokyo
Zurich
Paris
Amsterdam
Milan
Coun
America
Smith taps Bullock as secretary of state in Texas
Robert Bullock, 42, named by Gov. Smith to be secretary of state and chief legal counsel in Austin. Bullock, former Hillsboro representative and veteran lawyer, has held roles including state bar, legal counsel to the Texas Automobile Dealers Association, and service in the Texas House. Larry Teaver named to the State Insurance Board as part of new senior staff moves.
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Anti-Trust
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Consumer Protection Division
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Court of Civil Appeals
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State Insurance Board
Secretary of State
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Texas Tech
Baylor University Law School
Texas House
Revenue and Taxation
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Texas Automobiles Dealers Association
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