Gaullists claim national victory in municipal vote
In Paris and nationwide, the ruling Gaullist party and allies won about 50 percent of ballots across two rounds. Gaullists themselves counted 10.3 percent Sunday and the prior day, yet allied parties amassed 48.6 percent of votes. Communists and other left parties trailed with 18.9 percent after urging unity. About 76,000 local government posts were contested.
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Paris
Gaullist
Ministry of Interior
Pregnant Women Cravings Change Says British Study
London based researchers Prof William Tethowan and Dr Gerald Dickens report a survey of 100 pregnant women finding cravings for sour pickles apples and even nonfood items like shoe polish and soap. Aversion to tea and coffee was also common. The team says such cravings do not indicate mineral deficiencies, challenging old theories. Their report will be presented at the International Congress of Psychosomatic Medicine in obstetrics and gynecology in London.
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London
UPI
William Tethowan
Gerald Dickens
Birmingham University
Third International Congress of Psychosomatic Medicine
Oakland Induction Center Leads Nation in Draft Refusal
UPI reports Sunday that Oakland Induction Center tops national figures for draft refusals. Of 19 men ordered to report, one refused induction, with Oakland alone accounting for over a third of U S refusals nationwide. data cited by US Attorney James L. Browning Jr. and Maj. Edward Damaso show 287 refusers this year through March 17, alongside 5,973 ordered, 2,834 reported, and 1,457 inducted. statewide 1970 figures cited but not fully recorded by the state Selective Service.
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Oakland
UPI
Oakland Induction Center
James L. Browning Jr
Fresno
Los Angeles
California
Uniow
Edward Damaso
Oakland Center
Walter H. Henderson
State Selective Service System
Satchmo Armstrong Advances in Hospital Recovery
Louis Armstrong 70 improved after six days in hospital for a heart ailment at Ederi Beth Israel. He sat up in a chair for the first time since admission, could take food orally, and was moved from bed to a chair as staff noted a gratifying improvement. He asked for the blinds to be raised so he could wave to the staff and described as a showman making a comeback.
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New York
UPI
Louis “Satchmo
Armstrong
Ederi Beth Israel Hospital
Thiean
Koford Named New GOP Assembly Head in California
Attorney Hugh Koford, 61, Castro Valley, was elected president of the California Republican Assembly at its annual convention. He ran unopposed to succeed David W. Gater of Anaheim. The CRA, a volunteer group claiming 12,000 members, also announced officers including Byron James of Piedmont as secretary and Bob Ferguson of Petaluma as treasurer.
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UPI
Hugh
Koford
Castro Valley
California Republican Assembly
David W. Gater
Anaheim
CRA
Milburn Stone Recovering After Open Heart Surgery
Milburn Stone, known as Doc on Gunsmoke, is making steady but slow progress after open heart surgery at the University of Alabama Hospital. He remains seriously ill in intensive care as doctors report cautious improvement and note Ken Curtis visited Stone last week.
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Birmingham
Ala
UPI
Milburn Stone
University of Alabama Hospital
Stone
Ken Curtis
Festus
Turkey coalition talks falter as RPP leaders resign
Ankara reports a setback for premier designate Nihat Erim as Bulent Ecevit and the Republican Peoples Party Central Committee resign in opposition to a multi party coalition. Analysts say the move deepens left right splits within the RPP amid military pressure.
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UPI
Nihat Erim
Turkey
Bulent Ecevit
Republican Peoples Party
RPP
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Ecevit
Ismet Inonu
Suleyman Detirel
Coalition
Muskie Leads Democratic Governors Amid 1972 Nomination Talk
A UPI survey shows Sen. Ed Muskie of Maine leading among Democratic governors as a potential presidential contender. Governors cite Muskie’s visibility, while many remain neutral or unsure about the race. George S. McGovern lags as other names receive scattered support. several governors name Muskie as front runner in their states.
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North Carolina
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Utah
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Hughes Ag
Wendell Anderson
Minnnesota
Richard Moe
Humphrey
Dale Bumpers
Arkansas
Joe Purcell
Wibur D. Mills
Tokyo Rose case revived to collect $5,000 fine
The U S government reopens the Tokyo Rose treason case in Chicago federal court to recover half of Iva Toguri D Aquino's $10,000 fine. Once imprisoned for six years, she later worked for a grocer in San Francisco and has since faced deportation efforts.
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UPL
Tokyo Rose
Wayne M. Collins
Chicago
Iva Toguri D’ Aquino
Watts
Saipan
Tokyo
Japan
D'Aquino
Senior Citizen Information Fair planned in Hayward
The third annual Senior Californian Information Fair will run 1 to 4 p.m. April 3 at Chabot College Student Center Hayward. More than 50 agencies will offer health recreation welfare and education services. The event is free with buses from Hayward locations providing round trip rides. Andre La Rothe said last year over 550 people attended and more details are available from him.
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Chabat College
Hesperian Blvd
Hayward
Southern Alameda County Committee On Aging
California State Commission
Senior Citizens Center
Grove Way
Adobe Art Center
Castro Valley Boulevard
San Miguel Avenue
Castro
Alam County Audit Reveals Expenditure Details
A fragmentary report from Alam County outlines audit findings on March. The notice references a treasurer and the audit process, with unclear specifics due to damaged text. The dominant elements point to county financial review and official oversight.
Solons aid in deferments amid draft system change
Washington based report shows a growing use of congressional help to obtain medical deferments as the draft lottery ends occupational deferrals and college undergraduates. Lawmakers warn of abuse while parties note many cases result in delays or unfitness findings after review.
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UPL
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