Army Resolves Final Price For Vietnam War M16 Rifles
Washington reports describe a quick procurement move to speed M16 rifle delivery. General Motors and Harrington & Richardson will receive 56 million and 42 million dollars respectively for 240000 rifles each to arm Vietnam and U.S. forces, with Colts increasing monthly output to 56000. A lower bid from Maremont was rejected. negotiations on final pricing proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Army
Stanley R. Resor
Detroit
Pentagon
Coll
Vietnam
Reset
Motor Company
Richard] Ichord
Hchord
House Armedj
Aesur
General Motors
Hartington & Richardson
Harrington & Richardson
Maremont Corp
Saco
Maine
South Vietnam
Colts Industries, Inc
Hartford
Union Plans Vote on Dues Issue
Delegates at the United Auto Workers national convention planned to vote on withholding about 2.2 million dollars yearly from the AFL Confederation of Labor affiliate Tabor federation, with dues placed in escrow. The move risks widening splits between unions as AFL CIO members face potential penalties for missed payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Nadi
UPL
United Auto Workers National Convention
APL Do
TWAW
Tabor
UAW
AFCTO
Afl-Cio
Walter P. Reuther
Reuther
George Meany
Agriculture Department plans meat and poultry inspection merger
A Department task force in Washington plans to merge federal meat and poultry inspection programs to cut costs. The move, urged by the House Agriculture Committee, could save about $1 million in the first year and up to $3 million annually thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPS
Thl
Agriculture Department
House Agriculture Committee
House Bans Aid to Protests And Grants
The House voted to deny national science foundation grants or fellowships to students who willfully disobey college or university regulations. The bill targets recent demonstrations and moves to the Senate for action. Representative Louis Wyman sponsored the proposal.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Motors
Sae
Resor
Rue As
Tee Ld
Camelot
Sam HoustOn High School
Houston
Mission Jewelers
C, Elgii
D. Baylor
Siros
Romemakers Ensemble
Elettrit
Polaroid
Sania
Houston St
Charge II
Majestic Theater
Twistone
Poplin
Bond
Iverson
Wonderland
McOreless
Placa Light