Nixon Gifts 40 Parcels for State Park Use Across 22 States
President Nixon announced 40 parcels of surplus federal land totaling 6755 acres valued over 18.3 million dollars will be transferred to state and local governments for park and recreation use. The transfers bring the Legacy of Parks total to 258 properties and 41279 acres valued at 134 million dollars with tracts in California Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Maine Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri New York Nevada Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia and West Virginia. He and Mrs. Nixon spent a quiet holiday weekend at their bayside Florida home while aides remained away and he faced NFL blackout rules preventing watching a big game on TV.
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Moon exploration image from Apollo 17 EVA at Taurus-Littrow
Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt stands beside a large boulder at Station 6 on the Taurus-Littrow moon site during the third Apollo 17 EVA. The Lunar Roving Vehicle front is visible as Eugene A. Cernean, flight commander, captures the scene.
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Navy ouster of civilian official draws congressional criticism
A Navy move to force the resignation of Gordon Rule, removed as director of Navy procurement control, drew praise and questions from Congress. Sen. William Proxmire urged review of the attempt after Rule testified before a congressional committee. Rep. Les Aspin called for a Civil Service probe into Rule’s reassignment and retirement pressure.
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Mary’s
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