Showdown Nears on Military Spending
The Senate aims to vote Monday on an amendment to cut or delay funds from a $20 billion military procurement bill. Proxmire proposes denying $553 million for 23 C5A transport planes and requiring a GAO study on the cheapest way to meet airlift capacity. Critics say momentum has waned after the recess, with no confirmed defections among the critics.
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Proxmire Battles Amendments Over Nuclear Aircraft Plans
Senator Proxmire fights amendments blocking funds for a new carrier, bomber, tank, and two fighters. He argues delays are needed for studies while Republicans denounce CIA ties and warn of job losses from the world’s biggest plane controversy.
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Governors Split on Nixon Federal Construction Cutback
Governors across states react to Nixon plan to slash 75 percent of federally funded construction to curb inflation. Idaho’s Don Samuelson and Ohio’s James Rhodes back the move, while others warn it harms highways, housing, and public works. California and Florida act to limit road contracts. Missouri notes prior money gaps.
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Cannibalism Dominates Venice Film Festival Screenings
At Venice, cannibalism themes surge in festival films. Fellini's Satyricon features feast scenes. Pasolini's Theorams stirs controversy with provocative imagery. Cavani's The Cannibals frames cannibalism as symbolism, while de Andrade's Macunaima uses feijoada cannibals as social parable.
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Everglades Jetport Plan Ruled Out or Shifted
Reports say President Nixon ruled out the Everglades jetport project near Miami after a Leopold study. Governor Kirk seeks a meeting with Volpe and Hickel to designate a new site amid conservation protests.
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Clarke County High Hosts Back to School Dance Night
Clarke County High School ends orientation week with a Back to School dance from 8 30 to 12 30 p m featuring The Noctural Experience band of Clarke County teens. The band also performed at Tuesday assembly to welcome students. About 470 students enroll this year.
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