New Armor Drives U S Army to Invest in XM-1 Tank
Fort Knox Ky. A classified armor type convinces the Army to expand XM-1 purchases from 3312 to 7058 for 10.4 billion dollars. The 59 ton tank features a West German 120 mm gun, thermosight for night fighting, and speeds up to 45 mph on road.
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Gains in Virginia Business Despite Weather and Strike
Virginia business posted February gains in activity despite bad weather and a coal strike. Building permits rose 33.5 percent, electricity use up 8.1 percent, new car registrations 5.9 percent higher, and retail sales 8.7 percent above January. Bank debits up 18.6 percent year over year, with employment rising an estimated 3.7 percent and unemployment seen around 5 to 5.5 percent.
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Worker blamed for San Francisco power failure
A routine maintenance omission by a PG&E worker caused San Francisco's worst blackout in two decades. About 69 000 customers lost power for 1 hour 42 minutes after the Potrero plant circuit was not properly reenergized. No injuries were reported.
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