Rogers urges POW transfers to neutral country after Vatican talks
Secretary of State William P. Rogers urged transferring 1,700 U S prisoners of war from North Vietnam to a neutral country as an act of humanity. He said President Nixon backs the plan and noted North Vietnam’s offer to intern 1,200 POWs while repatriating 500 sick prisoners. Rogers spoke after meeting Pope Paul VI and a Middle East peace mission.
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Backers of SST may offer amendment
Nixon administration seeks to revive the supersonic transport SST program as the House votes on a $68 billion supplemental appropriation. An amendment may divert funds from termination costs to continuing development of two SST prototypes, amid shifting opinions in Congress. The debate follows years of SST spending totaling near $1 billion before a halt.
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