Senate votes to end funding for supersonic transport project
The Senate approved halting SST funding in a 51 46 vote after a long fight with environmental and labor groups. Opponents warned of job losses and waste of over $1 billion, while supporters argued for American aviation leadership. The House had previously moved to cut subsidies. reactions crossed party lines as debates shifted to implications for jobs and politics.
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William Proxmire
Dwis
Senate
SST
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Laos Laos Campaign Costs Saigon Ten Thousand Casualties
Saigon military sources say the 45 day Laos campaign produced about 10 000 casualties nearly 50 percent of the total force with 3 800 killed 775 missing and 5 200 wounded far higher than the official figures.
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de Viet
South Vietnam
Concorde Seen Aided Hurt by U S Decision
London commentators split on the impact of the U S Senate vote to cut government funds for the SST. Some see it boosting the Concorde while others warn it could undermine its survival, with April 22 discussions planned between British and French officials.
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London
In Holtz
Aviation Week
U.S. Senate
Nixon Distressed by Senate Vote on SST Funding
President Nixon expressed distress but appeared philosophical after the Senate voted 51 to 46 to cut federal financing for two SST prototypes. The action followed private White House talks with several senators and occurred as Nixon noted attempts to influence votes, while promising to maintain America's lead in science and technology.
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Washington
Nixon
Capitol Hill
Senate
Byrd and Spong Vote With Majority on SST Funding
Virginia Senators Harry F. Byrd Jr. and William B. Spong Jr. backed the 51-46 majority as the Senate rejected an amendment to provide 134 million dollars to continue federal funding for the supersonic transport SST project.
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Washington
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd Jr
William B. Spong Jr
Senate
Frederick to Begin Redistricting Move
Frederick County will start redistricting Monday as the Board of Supervisors appoints two commissions to redraw magisterial districts and precinct borders. The task must be done by June 30 and takes effect July 1 for election purposes. two plans are prepared but subject to commission and public approval.
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Thomas Rosenberger
Roger Alderman
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Saigon Pullout Disappoints U S Officials In Saigon Laos Move
U S defense sources express dismay as South Vietnamese forces withdraw from Laos before heavy rains. Publicly reticent, Pentagon and Joint Staff wanted continued reinforcement and a prolonged drive toward Sepone, with air support beyond eight weeks. Thieu seeks internal security and reelection, limiting U S pressure.
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Laos
Defense
U.S
Saigon
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Sepone
South Vietnam
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Thieu
United States
Gibb to seek Democratic nomination for 17th District
Del Duncan C. Gibb of Warren County announces candidacy for one of two House of Delegates seats in the newly created 17th District. He cites prior service in the 28th District and says experience will aid representation across Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Warren and Winchester. District conventions set for May 15 in Front Royal. counties and city will select delegates beforehand.
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Warren County
Mr. Gibb
Fauquier
Rappahannock
Warren
General Assembly
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Gibb
Rappahannock County
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Nixon urges consolidation of cabinet departments
President Nixon told Congress that good people fail with bad mechanisms as he seeks to reduce 11 Cabinet departments to eight four new ones. He urged creation of departments of Natural Resources Community Development Human Resources and Economic Affairs to curb fragmented federal responsibilities and interagency turf battles.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Virginia Weather Shifts From Clear Cold to Rain and Snow
Richmond reports a forecast of clear cold weather giving way to cloudiness with rain and snow changing to rain tonight as moist air moves into the state from a high pressure area.
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Richmond
Virginia
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