Luxury cruises receive federal aid for passenger ships
The government grants up to 400 per passenger to fund luxury ocean liner trips to ports including Hong Kong Tahiti Jamaica and Bora Bora with even New Year events covered. The subsidy, begun to aid American passenger ships, has cost taxpayers about 240 million over five years.
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Washington
Hongoe
Tahiti
Jamaica
Bora Bora
California
Santa Paula
Cleveland
Prudential Grace Lines
Monterey
Mariposa
Matson Lines
American President Lines
Wilson
S.S. Santa Paula
New York
Caribbean Islands
Caribbean
Government aid fuels cruise ship subsidies amid prewar defense link
Government records show only 10 cruise ships in the South Pacific and Caribbean benefit from wage subsidies, with total aid near 30 to 50 million yearly for passenger lines. Congress expanded eligibility this year while unions and shipping firms pour funds into campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
Caribbean
Congress
U.S
Wilson
San Francisco
Mexico
South America
Prudential Grace Lines
New York
Cleveland
Pacific
Monterey
Mariposa
South Seas
Mrs Jones Heads Body To Aid New Teachers
Mrs Charles G Jones will chair a Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce committee to orient about 90 new city and county teachers. The Aug 21 briefing at 2 p.m. will occur at 29 S Cameron St with refreshments in the garden afterward. Directors and wives host the second annual program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G
Karen) Jones
Winchester - Frederick County
Chamber
Ford timber lands form basis of Daniel Boone forest
In Southeastern Kentucky the Daniel Boone National Forest traces to 1920 purchases by Ford Motor Co for timber to build auto bodies. Ford still owns portions, but after 1965 the government began acquiring land and the Forest Service now manages over 100000 acres across twelve counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester, Ky
Daniel Boone National Forest
Kentucky
Ford Motor Co
Ford
The
U.S. Forest Service
Kidnaped Judge Was Sentenced to Death
In Marin County a courthouse escape ended in the deaths of Superior Court Judge Harold J. Haley, three convicts and an accomplice. Jonathan Jackson led the attack with a pistol, releasing weapons to McClain Christmas and Magee as hostages. Five others, including juror Maria Graham, were wounded.
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San Rafael
Calif
James W. Park
San Quentin Prison
Newsmen
Superior Court
Harold J. Haley
Parks
Marin County Civic Center
Haley
Asst
Dist. Atty
Gary Thomas
Dist
Atty
Bruce B. Bales
Thomas
Maureen
Park
John Matthews
Jonathan Jackson
Civic Center
San Quentin
William Arthur Christmas
Ruchell Magee
McClain
Christmas
Jackson
Maria Graham
Magee
Marin General Hospital
VPA Elects Virginia Press Association Leaders
HOT SPRINGS AP The Covington Virginian publisher Richard F. Beirne III was elected president of the Virginia Press Association succeeding Garry A. Willard of the Manassas Journal Messenger. William R. Van Buren of the Newport News Daily Press and Times Herald was elected vice president for dailies. Carroll N. Tate of Coalfield Progress Norton named vice president for weeklies. D Lathan Mims of the Harrisonburg Daily News Record named secretary and Heicome L Opie Jr of the Staunton Leader treasurer. Daniel J. Rooker of the Pulaski Southwest Times was re elected a director for a three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOT Springs
Covington Virginia
Richard F. Beirne III
Virginia Press Association
Garry A. Willard
Manassas Journal-Messenger
William R. van Buren
Newport News Daily Press and Times-Herald
WPA
Carroll N. Tate
Coalfield Progress
Norton
D. Lathan Mims
Harrisonburg Daily News Record
Heicome L. Opie Jr
Staunton
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Cee
Atlantic
Maritime Administration
House
Merchant Marine Committee
Seafarers International Union
Pine Motor CO
Dodge & Chrysler
S. Braddock
B.M. Sullivan
Rouss Avenue
Winchester
Virginia Real Estate Commission
Weaver Real Estate School of Virginia
Roanoke
Virginia
W.va
Washington D.C
Valley Ave
Bayliss Real Estate Office
Jack Phillips
Mrs. Jones
Jones
Margaret L. Hodgson
National Forest
Berryville, Va
Mountain Realty
City — Country & Vacation Properties
Melvin P. Smith
Clarence
Hap) Hill
Miller St
VPA
Rustic Mountain Home
James D. Hobbs
West Bellview
Wood Ave
Fox Drive
Ruth C. Crum
S. Loudoun St
Bryan Stotler
Joyce Shull
Winfred and
Ruth Crum
Handley and
Quarles
Danny Grimes
Ben Dutton
Thelma Clore
E. Boscawen
Rthur, Inc. Realtor
Winchester, Va
U.S. 1
S South
U.S. 11
Ing Room
Berryville Avenue
Dorothy Bloom
Osnic
Pinpier Ada
Getate Broker
W. Piccadilly Street
ELE Vee Brokers
West Vergines
NEW Plaza
Montgomery Ward
Firestone
Ward Plaza
Bob Grove
Graham Nelson
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