Muskie Gains Ground With Party Governors
Senator Edmund S. Muskie says he is gaining support among Democratic governors in his undeclared bid for the 1972 presidential nomination. He told 20 of 29 governors at the National Governors Conference in San Juan that commitments of active support have been offered, with governors Rampton Docking Curtis Scott and Hearnes among allies.
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May Alter Policy For POW Exit
Washington AP reports President Nixon may shift his stance on the Viet Cong North Vietnamese demand for a 1971 POW withdrawal deadline to aid prisoner releases. Talks at Paris are stalled with both sides awaiting a break. Officials expect a November announcement of a larger withdrawal pace, potentially cutting U.S. troops to about 184,000 by December and reaching zero in early 1973 if continued.
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Space Shuttle Planned to Cut Space Costs in Reusable Design
Seattle based Boeing and Grumman compete for NASA contract to develop a two vehicle reusable space shuttle with a booster and orbital unit to be launched together, separate at 40 miles up, then return for reuse. NASA aims first flight tests in 1976 77 and first manned flight in 1978.
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