Revenue Sharing Bill Faces Early House Hurdles
Nixon's revenue sharing proposal ran into opposition in the House Rules Committee as members balked at a protective amendment and possible open amendment on the floor. Key sponsor Wilbur Mills seeks a no amendment rule, while opponents led by George Mahon push to delay. The bill, a top White House priority, would authorize a $30 billion five year federal appropriation to states and localities, with leaders unsure of passage.
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Groucho Marx at 81 Still Sharp Witty and Salty
Groucho Marx, now 81, remains lively and sardonic as he recounts early birth and long career. He performs a one night concert at Carnegie Hall and travels to Cannes for an arts award.
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Russian Navy shrank from 691 to 587 ships by 1971
Sen. Adlai E. Stevenson told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the Soviet Navy declined from 691 major fighting ships in 1960 to 587 in 1971 despite many new submarines. He said Moscow retired large vulnerable surface vessels and urged scrutiny of the Navy budget including a proposed billion dollar carrier and a new missile firing submarine class.
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