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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1968

Page

2

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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