Poseidon armed A-sub deployed
The Defense Department reported the first operational deployment of an American nuclear submarine with Poseidon missiles. The USS James Madison left Charleston harbor carrying 16 Poseidons to replace older Polaris weapons. The move aims to shift to MIRV capable missiles and influence U.S.-Soviet arms talks as the Navy plans to convert 31 of its 41 ballistic subs.
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Navy photo spies face heavy losses in combat
Cmdr Benjamin W Cloud says Light Photo Graphic Squadron 63 based in San Diego has suffered more casualties and aircraft losses than any other Navy unit. The 1000-strong squadron uses 13 jet fighters with large reconnaissance cameras and detachment assignments aboard carriers in the Atlantic Mediterranean and Pacific. Cloud notes pilots destroy exposed film if capture seems likely.
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Tunney seeks $11 billion release for unemployment relief
Sen. John Tunney of California urged President Nixon in Los Angeles to release $11 billion in federal funds approved by Congress for homes schools transit and other programs. He said Nixon was holding 70 000 Californians as prisoners of unemployment due to the delay.
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White House launches 42 million aid for aerospace jobless
The administration unveiled a 42 million program to aid unemployed or underemployed aerospace scientists and engineers in finding work elsewhere. About 75,000 to 100,000 workers could benefit, with 25 million for retraining and the rest for job placement and moving expenses. The White House and Nixon advisors announced the plan after a three hour meeting with professional societies and industry reps.
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