Controversial TFX aircraft issue stirs Washington
Senate subcommittee to reopen the battle over the TFX purchase and a claimed $1 billion saving. McClellan questions the basis for the savings while Navy weighing F111B usefulness ahead of a decision next spring. Four of five proto types produced. one more due in New York. Debate over whether the 1,700 plan was excessive and whether the 1,000 or fewer is adequate or costlier.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
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Calverton
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Viet Nam
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Civilians Are The Victims In South Viet Nam's War
Saigon report notes civilians face daily guerrilla warfare and lack safe areas. Death tolls are unreported but likely in the thousands. A Delta village bombing killed 26 villagers and wounded 124, underscoring civilians trapped between Viet Cong and allied forces.
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Mekong River Delta
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le Cong Thuong
Phuong Dinh
Thuong
da Nang
U.S. Coast Guard
Point Welcome
South China Sea
Dong Nai
Bien Hoa
League Leaders In Batting And Pitching AP Summary
The Associated Press reports 1969 league leaders: American League Oliva Minnesota 143 hits and .319, F Robinson Baltimore 93 runs, 86 RBIs, 37 homers, and 35 steals for Campaneris and Powell. National League Alou Pittsburgh .344, 165 hits, 86 runs, Clemente Pittsburgh 82 RBI, Aaron Atlanta 33 homers, Brock St Louis 52 steals. Pitching leaders include Hamilton Yankees 82 0.800 and McNally Baltimore 113 0.786 in the AL while Regan Dodgers 101 0.909 and Perry Giants 192 0.905 in the NL.
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Pittsburgh
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Atlanta
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Philadelphia
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St. Louis
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San Francisco
Brock
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Houston
Kenya's Marital Habits Stir Large Debate
Kenyan labor minister Julius Kiano’s volatile marriage saga sparks a national debate on marrying foreigners. Critics fear expatriate spouses threaten security while supporters urge fairness amid citizenship disputes and public protest from women’s groups.
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