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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1968

Page

19

Huge new airbuses to carry 275 nonstop across nation

Boeing, Lockheed, and McDonnell Douglas plan giant airbuses to carry 250 to 490 aboard at 600 mph. Boeing touts the 747 with 490 seats. Lockheed’s Lido aims for two aisles and six doors. Major orders and engine ties with Rolls Royce and GE fuel a high-stakes race between makers.

New York U.S Boeing Lockheed Aircraft Corp McDonnell Douglas Corp Airbus la Guardia Lockheed Eastern Trans World Airlines Air Holdings Ltd Great Britain Rolls Royce General Electric American Airlines American

Rolls-Royce Wins Engine Contract Rocking European Airbus

The 1968 report notes Rolls-Royce secured engine supply for Lockheed jets, triggering French and German concern over the European Airbus project. Britain pledged delivery capability despite Lockheed’s big order, while Agence Presse questioned impact on European plans. A July decision on the French British German project was expected. Also, John Newlin, 93, died in Elgin after formerly living in Marion. Mitchell Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Rolls-Royce Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Airbus Britain France West Germany Lockheed Agence Presse Pean John Newlin Marion St. Joseph's Hospital Elgin Mitchell Funeral Home

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