McNamara criticizes subsidized U S merchant fleet
Secretary of Defense Robert S McNamara voiced anger over the subsidized American flag merchant marine in closed hearings. He said the fleet costs taxpayers hundreds of millions annually and prefers regular operations over urgent wartime tonnage, citing reliance on unsubsidized tramp ships and revived reserve vessels for Vietnam transport needs.
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Robert S McNamara
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McNamara
Navy
Van Heflin Divorce Sought by Wife in Santa Monica
Frances Heflin files for divorce from actor Van Heflin in Los Angeles Superior Court after nearly 25 years of marriage listing extreme cruelty. She cites violent tempers and says Heflin struck her. They have three children Verna Gay 24 Cathlee 21 and Tracy Neal 12. He is 56.
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Vaneflin
Frances
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Heflins
Verna Gay
Cathlee
Tracy Neal
Heflin
Soviet Premier Celebrates Birthday Quietly in Moscow
Premier Alexei N Kosygin marked his 63rd birthday in Moscow with no public events or official notices. The low profile celebration followed a typical day of state duties and diplomatic engagements, reflecting the restrained style of Soviet leadership.
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Moscow
Alexei N Kosygin
Aswan Dam Nears Completion Brings Hope To Egypt
In Aswan Egypt the Soviet financed dam nears completion promising flood control and power. Officials report 80 percent of work finished with 12 turbines planned 175000 kilowatts each and a large artificial lake rising behind the structure. 25,000 workers remain with 300 Soviet experts expected to stay next year. Meanwhile Egypt pushes birth control amid population growth and rising agricultural needs. In New York US family income outpaces living costs with median earnings rising 44 percent from 1965 to 1966 and CPI up 16 percent.
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Ibrahim Zaki
Egypt
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Meinhard Commerce Ial Corporation
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AAU Lifts Ban on 11 Athletes in Track Controversy
The Amateur Athletic Union lifted suspensions on 11 foreign collegiate athletes after a swift back turn in the track dispute with USTFF. The panel ordered retroactive sanction for the Feb 10 meet, while the AAU moves to make foreign students eligible for authorized events pending further arbitration.
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Amateur Athletic Union
United States
Us, Track and Field Federation
Don Hull
AAU
Theodore Kheel
Four Man Sports Arbitration Panel
Senate
USTFF
International
Track and Field Federation
Kheel
Hull
David A. Matlin
Los Angeles
Matlin
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Tokyo
PGA Chief Aide Receives Gold Tee Award
New York AP report says Joseph C Dey, executive director of the US Golf Association, received the Gold Tee Award at the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association annual awards dinner Tuesday night.
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New York
Joseph C Dey
US Golf Association
Metropolitan Golf Writers Association
Nixon Buys Florida Lot On Key Biscayne
Former Vice President Richard Nixon has purchased a lot on suburban Key Biscayne Miami area. Developer Donald L. Berg said Nixon plans a vacation retreat on the site and has vacationed on the island for 14 years.
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Miami, Fla
Richard M. Nixon
Key Biscayne
Nixon
Donald L. Berg
92 Die In Brazilian Rain Storms
Rio de Janeiro and surrounding areas suffer massive flood and landslide toll with at least 92 dead, thousands homeless across Guanabara and Rio de Janeiro State. Authorities report 52 dead in Guanabara, 40 in Niteroi, and widespread shelter shortages amid rising rivers. Weather bureau expects rains to ease after 11 inches in 48 hours. rescue teams continue searching rubble for missing evacuees.
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Brazil
Francisco Negrao
Guanabara
Rio
Niteroi
Walter de Almeida Castro
Paraiba
Paria
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