Air Force halts C5A purchases amid contract revisions
The Air Force says it may delay buying the remaining 39 of 120 C5A supertransports as it negotiates changes with Lockheed. Secretary Seamans notes cost overruns and a 52 percent program rise to 5.125 billion while citing the need for revisions to the repricing clause and doubts about profits from the contractor. Only five test models built. Whittaker report cites ambiguities and inflationary pressures linked to Vietnam.
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Washington
Air Force
Robert C. Seamans Jr
Lockheed,Georgia Corp
Seamans
Philip Whittaker
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Congress
Whittaker
Lockheed
Enrollments Rise 15 Percent in Virginia Colleges
Virginia state supported colleges expect a 15 percent rise in fall 1969-70 enrollment to 98 000 from 86 000 in 1968-69. About half of the increase will go to community colleges, with Northern Virginia Community College now the fifth largest. Several campuses, including Virginia Western and Northern Virginia, project major gains as nine more community colleges prepare to open.
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Richmond
Virginia
Prince Woodard
State Council of Higher Education
Woodard
Leges
Northern Virginia Community College
Virginia Western
Roanoke
Northern Virginia
Annandale and
Bailey’s
PX Goods Prohibited as Smuggled Items in Taiwan Market
Formosa Taxation Department to confiscate any U S Military Post Exchange items found for sale saying PX goods are for military personnel use only. Sellers would face smuggling charges under local law.
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Taipei
Formosa
Southern plantation blaze opens Uncle Tom's Cabin at Winchester
A dramatic scene shows a southern plantation home burning in Uncle Tom's Cabin presented at Winchester Drive-In. The film, based on Harriet Beecher Stowe's 1840s story, is produced by three European filmmakers and runs two hours after nearly three years of production.
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Winchester Drive-In
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Howell Sends Wife to Southwest Virginia Campaign Trail
State Sen. Henry E. Howell Jr. dispatched his wife to Carbo mine near St. Paul for proxy campaigning while he and rival William C. Battle tour the state. Mrs. Howell touted his role in passing the Black Lung bill and mine safety efforts as Battle’s camp accused of past opposition. The rally followed a joint appearance with both candidates and came as attorney general runoff plans solidified with Guy O. Farley entering against Andrew P. Miller.
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Associated Press
Henry E. Howell Jr
Virginia
Howell
Carbo
St. Paul
Richmond
William C. Battle
General Assembly
Battle
W. A
Jack
Etheridge
Virginia Beach
Bill Battle
Norfolk
del. Guy O. Farley
Fairfax
Andrew P. Miller
Abingdon
Farley
Maverick oil changes and lubrication lag behind imports
The article notes Maverick vehicles require oil changes and chassis lubrication less often than leading imports, suggesting owners should expect longer intervals between maintenance. It emphasizes practical maintenance habits and vehicle reliability trends.
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Maverick
Beef Prices Might Fall But $1 Round Steak Remains Gone
Washington AP reporting that Dr. Don Paarlberg of the Agriculture Department foresees lower retail beef prices as cattle costs ease from a June peak, while an unnamed industry spokesman argues the $1 round steak era is over and prices will stay high. He notes demand driven by higher incomes and population. Retail beef costs surged in June with a 4.5 percent rise in meats, poultry and fish.
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Washington
Don Paarlberg
Department of Agriculture
Paarlberg
Front Royal Market Reports Prices For Hogs Cattle And Calves
Market notes show hog top weights 25.50 to 26.50 with heavy butchers 24.00 to 25.50 and light 23.00 to 25.00. Yearling heifers 575-800 lbs. Choice 26.00 to 28.50. yearling steers 575-850 lbs. 27.00 to 30.00. Veal 39.00 to 42.00. heavy feeders 350 lbs. 32.00 to 37.00. Slaughter cattle and stock feeder prices listed. inflation noted by economists alongside rising beef demand and park development mention.
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Choice & Fancy
Cutter
Maverick Car Impresses With Six Cylinder Power
The Maverick offers 105 horsepower from a six cylinder engine delivering highway and passing power. Its wide tread provides stability on wet roads and against strong winds, contrasting with typical economy imports which have narrower tread.
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Maverick
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