Nixon approves Mack export licenses for Kama River project
The Commerce Department approved $162 million in foundry equipment licenses tied to Mack Trucks plans for a giant new truck plant on the Kama River near Moscow. Final decisions on roughly $700 million in machine tools and technology remain policy questions, with administration officials cautious. An Allentown spokesman said Mack has not confirmed any approvals, while the project could cost $1 to $2 billion and hinges on export licenses.
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Bill Neikirk
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Nixon
Commerce Department
Mack Trucks Inc
Kama River
Moscow
Department
White House
Mack
Mack Trucks
Kama River Project
Allentown
Zenon C. R. Hansen
U.S
Office of Export Control
Today In History Aug 10 1971 AP summary
On this date in history, key events include 1792 monarchy overthrown in Paris, 1809 independence struggle in Ecuador began, 1821 Missouri statehood, 1845 Naval Academy established at Annapolis, 1914 France declares war on Austria-Hungary, 1921 FDR polio, 1945 Japan's surrender condition, 1961 Johnson acting president plan, 1966 battles in Vietnam, and 202? Army nerve gas relocation to North Carolina coast despite opposition.
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France
Paris
Louis XVI
Spain
Ecuador
Missouri
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Austria-Hungary
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Campobello Island
Canada
Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
South Vietnam
U.S. Army
Kentucky
Alabama
North Carolina
Atlantic
Florida
Weather outlook for Texas regions shows warm
A detailed forecast across Texas regions notes Monday highs around 82 and lows near 65 in Snyder with 2 inches of rain. Northwest Texas faces clouds and scattered storms tonight and Wednesday with highs 78 to 94. Other areas expect warm, partly cloudy conditions with scattered thundershowers and variable winds through Wednesday.
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Snyder
Northwest
Texas
North Central
Southwest
Pecos
Brownsville
Port O'Connor
Port Arthur
Thieu Proposes Wartime Drug Bill With Death Penalty
President Nguyen Van Thieu announced an emergency anti drug bill that treats narcotics dealing as a wartime crime and imposes death sentences on importers and peddlers in organized rings. The measure prioritizes rehabilitation of addicts and follows U S pressure to curb drug use among Vietnamese youth.
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Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
National Assembly
Thieu
U.S
Heavy Rain Drenches Scurry County Waters Rise Across Region
Rain fell hard across Scurry County with over four inches in Union in about an hour and 45 minutes. River systems and Lake J. B. Thomas rose as runoff flooded ponds, creeks, and Towle Park Pond overflowed filling much of the park.
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Ennis Creek
Hermleigh
Dunn
Ira
Snyder
Colorado River
Bull Creek
Towle Park
Big Spring Highway
E. V. Spence
Robert Lee
Western Texas College approves 1971 72 budget and tax rate
Western Texas College board of trustees gave initial approval to the 1971-72 budget and set a public hearing for the budget. The next year tax rate is 44 cents, with 24.4 for maintenance and operation and 19.6 for debt service, down from 50 cents. The meeting honored outgoing president M Broman, welcomed faculty events, and approved equipment bids while deferring others pending specifications.
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Western Texas College
Board Room
M. Broman
Snyder
Robert Clinton
College
Board of
Broman
West Texas
Pavillion
Registration Opened To Youngsters
Secretary of State Martin Dies Jr reopened voter registration for 18 to 20 year olds in Texas. The change cancels a prior ruling and allows 19 and 20 year olds to register before March 1, 1972, to vote mainly in local elections this year. The 26th Amendment, effective July 1, extends 18 year olds’ voting rights in all elections.
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Austin
Martin Dies Jr
Texas
Dies
Houston
College Art Exhibit Set Tonight at Western Texas College
An introductory art exhibit runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Western Texas College Offices. C. Warren Cullar says the display shows watercolors lithographs drawings macrame weavings batik cast silver jewelry and ceramics to illustrate what will be taught in the first semester. Prof. and Mrs. Cullar and faculty will answer questions and coffee and refreshments will be served.
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Western Texas College
C. Warren Cullar
Irish Fight Renewed Amid Belfast Riots
British troops clash with rioters after Monday’s bloodiest day in Northern Ireland with 14 dead 94 injured and millions in damage. In Belfast Andersontown and Falls areas and Londonderry Bogside, troops faced sniper fire and stone-throwing crowds as emergency arrests and raids spread fear across the region.
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Colin Frost
Associated Press
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Andersontown
Londonderry
Lower Falls
Brian Faulkner
Irish Republican Army
Irish Republic
Guer
Snyder Schools Begin Year With Early Start for Staff
Snyder Public Schools prepare for a staggered return with 283 teachers and aides starting in-service August 23 and students arriving August 30. Principals band directors coaches and librarians began August 1, while audio visual staff and counselors start August 15. Maintenance crews finish summer work as cafeteria staff attend a workshop in Big Spring and plan opening duties August 26.
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Snyder
Big Spring
Dollar Recovers Slightly in Europe Amid Italy Dip
In Frankfurt and Milan trading began with a modest U.S. dollar rebound on most European money markets, while Italy saw a relapse as Bank of Italy support limited the slide. Swiss banks met to discuss Forex flows and a frozen Swiss franc equivalent to dollar sales, amid calls for realignment of the dollar.
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Germany
U.S
Italy
Milan
West Germany
France
Switzerland
Bank of Italy
Zurich
Swiss National Bank
Swiss Telegraph Agency
Washington
Sen
Color Shots Of Moon Released From Hadley Base
AP reports NASA released five color photos from Hadley Base showing astronauts David Scott and James Irwin with the lunar lander Falcon and the moon buggy on a gray dusty plain under a black sky. Distant Apollo 15 mountains rise beyond the site as Endeavour appears 70 miles above, with nine b w photos also released and film clip delayed to Wednesday.
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David R. Scott
James B. Irwin
Moon
Hadley Base
Earth
Lunar
Irwin
Apennine Mountains
Endeavour
Falcon
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Services for Richard Way in Ira at Church of God
Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today for Richard Way of Andrews at the Church of God in Ira with Rev. Jeff Germany officiating assisted by Rev. Kf Bowden. Burial would be in Ira Cemetery under Bell Seale Funeral Home directions.
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Andrews
Church of God In
Ira
Jeff Germany
Kf. Bowden
Ira Cemetery
Bell-Seale Funeral Home
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