Army eases objections as U.S. tank output climbs
U.S. tank production is rising and the Army shifts stance on Israel sales. Pentagon forecasts 100 to 120 M60 tanks monthly by 1978, with 80 monthly enough for buildup and a 20 monthly cushion for foreign deliveries next year. Iran Jordan Italy have prior M60s. Saudi Arabia to receive about 25.
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Washington
Israel
Pentagon
Ford
United States
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Jordan
Italy
Europe
U.S
Army
Governor backs coed plan at New Mexico Military Institute
Gov. Jerry Apodaca stated support for the New Mexico Military Institute regents allowing women to join the Corps of Cadets. He also endorsed Sen. Joseph Montoya’s re election and weighed in on Amendment 2, noting administrative hurdles and potential legislative paths. He foresaw possible run scenarios, discussed timing for a future Senate bid, and granted amnesty to cadets with demerits at a noon NMMI address.
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New Mexico Military Institute
C. Robert Kemble
NMMI
Jerry Apodaca
George B. Robbins
Jerry N. Smith
Ronald H. Meyer
Nmamii Board of Regents
Marian McQuiddy
Roswell
New Mexico Military Institute Regents
Corps of Cadets
Apodaca
U.S
Joseph M. Montoya
D-N
Toney Anaya
New Mexico
Yes
Bruce King
King
Joe Sheen
Manuel Lujan
U.S. Senate
Nmmi Corps of Cadets
New Mexico corruption talk pits GOP and state leaders
Republican Senate candidate Harrison Jack Schmitt accuses New Mexico of a corruption reputation. Gov. Jerry Apodaca and Attorney General Toney Anaya dispute the claim, with Anaya noting ongoing grand jury work and arguing industry concerns lie elsewhere.
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Kent Walz
Associated Press
U.S
Senate
Harrison
Jack’’ Schmitt
New Mexico
Jerry Apodaca
Schmitt
Toney Anaya
Joseph Montoya
D-N.m
Apodaca
Anaya
BBB may open Roswell office if business support grows
Robert L. Ayles of Albuquerque said a Roswell Better Business Bureau agency could form if enough local business backing exists, with initial plans not yet made. He noted services via the RCDC include consumer complaint forms and problem bulletins to educate buyers and prevent fraud.
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Better Business Bureau
BBB
New Mexico
Roswell
RCDC
Ayles
United States
Iowa City issues leaf burning permit amid smoke complaints
Iowa City fire chief granted a blanket open burning permit for garden cleanup. The next day residents protested smoke from a leaf fire while firemen advised that burning leaves was allowed if no smoke arose.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Viet boy center of tug of war in Iowa custody case
Doan Van Binh, four, returns to Vietnam with mother Doan Thi Hoang Ahn after a long custody dispute. Foster family and Nelsons debated Binh’s future as his mother planned to pick him up in Forest City, Iowa. The case traces to Doan’s escape from Saigon and refugee life since 1975.
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Forest City
Iowa
Doan van Binh
John Nelson
Doan Thi Hoang Ahn
Great Falls
Mont
Nelson
Biah
Bobby
Nelsons
Ben
Doan
Saigon
Central Highlands
Vietnam
United States
Binh
France