Jumbo jet era nears as two Boeing 747s preview takeoffs
In Seattle an AP preview shows Pan American 747s taking off, one west to Honolulu and one east to New York. Pan Am will accept the first 355 ton 747 with 33 of the $20 million jets on order, and five more due this year. The plane seats up to 490 in all economy, 360 in mixed layouts, and spans 195 feet 8 inches with a 231 foot 4 inch length. The New York flight carries 110 American newsmen to showcase the craft after a 5,160 mile nonstop test. The 747 is slated for regular service between New York London Paris next year, becoming the largest in the air.
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Don probes My Lai massacre claims in Quang Ngai tour
A nine member U S Senate and National Assembly delegation led by Don arrived in Quang Ngai to seek the truth about reports of a My Lai civilian massacre. They toured the area as an artillery barrage redirected efforts near My Lai and spoke with provincial official Col Ton That Khien who doubts villagers accounts but acknowledges civilian deaths.
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Zanzibar plans new town for 30000 residents
The First Vice President Abeid Karume announced a government project to replace traditional thatch houses with a new town on Zanzibar. The development will cost 23,000,000 pounds and will host a 4000-seat mosque and the Afro Shirazi Party Youth League headquarters.
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Virginia Leaders Brace For Placid General Assembly Session
A Virginia conference forecasts a calm 1970 General Assembly with emphasis on tax plans, a revised constitution in packages, port and travel policy reforms, and likely labor, education, and environmental legislation. Delegates expect a big budget challenge and a focus on revenue sources and state growth.
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