Fly before you buy in defense procurement debate
AP report outlines the Laird Packard concept to cut costs by prototyping before full production. The only implemented practice, fly before you buy, involved Fairchild and Northrop prototyping the AX aircraft. lawmakers and industry debate fixed price contracts, incentives, and faster processes to prevent overruns and layoffs.
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Laird-Packard
Melvin Laird-David Packard
Robert Anderson
Rockwell International
Defense Department
Fairchild Industries
Northrop Corp
Fairchild
Proxmire
Congressional
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Congress
Packard
Nixon statement signals further retreat amid Watergate pressure
The New York Times reports Nixon’s latest remarks mark a subdued shift from earlier denials to admissions of potential adviser involvement. Pressure mounts as talk of resignation circulates and the Ervin Committee hearings dominate public attention.
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R. W. Apple Jr
New York Times
Washington
Nixon
White House
Oval Office
John W. Dean III
Richard G. Kleindienst
H. R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
Dean
Leonard Garment
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Ervin Committee
Richard Nixon
Editorial: EEC as Competitor in Trade Talks
The United States should study the European Economic Community's strength and weaknesses as it prepares for autumn trade and monetary negotiations. The EEC remains a customs union with limited political integration and varied national actions on raw materials and technology. Britain’s entry enlarges but slows integration. a federal or confederal push faces hurdles in agriculture and monetary policy. The EEC could rival the US if integrated, but lacks cohesion yet. The US should pursue cooperation and fairness, using power judiciously to avoid alienating allies.
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United States
European Economic Community
European Community
U.S
Great Britain
Britain
France
Europe
Sielaff to Lead Illinois Corrections Department
Gov Daniel Walker names Allyn R Sielaff former Pennsylvania Corrections chief to direct Illinois department and start mid June Senate consent expected. Article notes vacancies criticisms by staff and protests from guards over rehabilitation policy plus need for strong tenure.
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Daniel Walker
Illinois Department of Corrections
Ogilvie
Senate
Walker
Department of Corrections
Legislature Could Replace County Coroners with State System
If lawmakers resist lobbying by the Illinois Coroners Association a statewide district medical examiner system would replace elected county coroners and centralize coroner duties across the state.
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Illinois Coroners Association
Illinois House weighs move to medical examiner system
The Illinois House considers a bill to replace elected coroners with district medical examiners led by forensic pathologists and coordinated by a governor appointed board. The measure, backed by the Illinois State Medical Society, argues current elected coroners lack medical training and produce costly, weak death investigations.
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Illinois House
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Illinois
Samuel K. Lewis
DuPage County
Rewards outweigh sadness
A reader shares foster care experiences and the emotional impact of not being able to adopt a child. Despite heartbreak, the writer emphasizes the lasting memories, gratitude for the time spent, and belief that loving a needy child brings rewards beyond the temporary separation.
Adoption act of love
A reader expresses support for abortion law while honoring an adopted child. The writer describes joy from adopting a six day old girl, emphasizing love from both families and the happiness of their son and daughter. She notes the long waiting list for adoption and the value of giving a child a loving home.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Christopher
Editor notes on letter submission requirements
The Southern Illinoisan reminds readers that letters to the editor should include the writer's full address for verification. Signed, but incomplete submissions may not be published.
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the Southern Illnoisan
Southern Illinoisan
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Los Angeles
George Vecchietti
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James K. Adams
Editoria
EEC
Sielaff
Stateville
Menard
Illinois Senate
Pennsylvania
National Council On Crime and Delinquency
Skylab
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W.C
Ciety
Medical Society
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