February drop in aircraft purchases reported
February 1970 US Business and Utility Aircraft shipments show a $12 631 decline from February 1969 with two month totals down $24 986. The downturn hits under 25000 dollar class and training aircraft as flight schools cut orders amid rising costs and stock market weakness. A separate note mentions Smartt washing systems planning a wash day pending weather. Mid-America Music Festival for about 1800 students runs July 24 26 in St Louis with Eric Eberhardt as festival president and a public concert at the Sheraton Jefferson Hotel Gold Ballroom July 25.