Nations road deaths rise during holiday weekend
News briefs report elevated holiday traffic tolls with the National Safety Council predicting 400 to 470 died and 24 000 to 28 000 injured during the Labor Day period starting Friday evening. United Press International tallies show 58 deaths across states including California Texas North Carolina Ohio New York and South Carolina, noting a major crash in Alaska where 11 perished in a jetliner disaster Saturday night.
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Strikers Meet to Settle Details Near Agreement
Negotiators for West Coast Longstianmen and employers met for four hours Sunday seeking to end a strike that has tied up Poetic Coast ports for 65 days. Sources including Governor Reagan said talks showed progress but a break last week hindered a quick settlement.
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Weather watch as tropical low nears Windward Islands
The National Weather Service tracked a tropical low moving west at 15 to 20 mph across the Windward Islands. By 10:30 p.m. EDT the depression centered about 5 miles east of Grenada, with warnings of potential strengthening and expected continued movement westward.
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Reagan cautions youth group on Nixon China policy
California Governor Ronald Reagan told the Young Americans for Freedom by telephone during their National Convention that the nation should withhold judgment on President Nixon’s China policy. He warned against discounting Nixon, noting his past defiant stance against the Soviet Union and urging calm as discussions proceed.
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Taiwan Official Defects to Peking Reported in Fragment
Fragmentary text claims a Taiwan official defects toward Beijing with unclear references to Communist groups and political figures. The record shows political instability and possible espionage angles, but specifics are obscured by the garbled OCR.
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Peking
Australian sisters and eight children shot in Hope Forest tragedy
Australian authorities report a double family massacre at a Hope Forest ranch near Adelaide. Two sisters and their eight children, ages 2 to 19, were killed by a 22 caliber rifle. Police say an unidentified man alerted them by phone after the shooting.
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Thais Protest Foreign Minister in Public Shaving Rally
Four parliament members had their heads shaved in a Sunday protest against Foreign Minister Thanat Khammah in Bangkok. Three supporters also shaved heads, one trimmed his mustache. Protesters said he insulted the house by claiming a formal inquiry was soft on Communism. The event drew about 1,000 on Royal Plaza before the party meng building.
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Napa State Hospital safety questioned over patient grounds walks
Two state investigators urge stronger safety procedures at Napa State Hospital as patients are allowed to walk grounds. Dr Betee from the Department of Hygiene cites unsafe conditions and lax privileges, noting hazards near lakes, mountains and quarries as authorities push for greater alertness and supervision.
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Private access streets raise housing cost and safety concerns
Residents and officials debate private vehicle access in Hayward developments, noting narrow roads, lack of curbs, and maintenance disputes. Fire and police authorities warn limited access could hinder emergency response, while planners consider density cuts and standards for width and lighting to balance cost with safety.
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Bay Area Forecast Mixes Fair Skies and Warm Tuesday
San Francisco Bay Area forecast calls for Monday fair with a rough Tuesday and warmer Tuesday. Lows around 55 to 60 tonight with highs mainly in the 60s inland and near 80s to the coast. Northwest winds 18 to 20 mph afternoons. Northern and Central California expect fair conditions through Tuesday with low clouds and patchy fog along the coast and slightly cooler inland Monday ahead of a warmer Tuesday.
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Wage and price controls debated as long term option
The discussion centers on whether wage and price controls may persist for years with officials noting Nixon ruled out an excess profits tax. Paul McCracken warns against dividend rate changes conflicting with policy while AFL-CIO signals willingness to cooperate if all society segments share in sacrifices.
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Big U.S. led operation launches in Western Quang Tri
U S helicopter battalions move into western Quang Tri Province to back a new offensive seen as potentially as large as Lam Son 719. Armor artillery and infantry units reportedly involved as air power pounds Communist positions during a covert phase with no confirmed contact. UPI dateline Saigon reports militiamen in central highlands killed 25 Reds in Sunday action.
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Berets end trek of Lewis, Clark
Green Berets complete a 7200 mile Lewis and Clark Trail journey with a salute at Fort Clatsop. Captains Lewis Harkins Guilford and 22 soldiers paddled to Young's Bay for a closing ceremony attended by about 650 people. A peace medal was presented to Gov. McCall's representative, and a 5 star flag was lowered and then raised as Retreat and To the Colors were played. The unit heads back to Fort Bragg, scheduled Friday departure.
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Jenner gunplay injures three during holiday motorcycle gathering
In Jenner California on Labor Day weekend a crowd of about 200 motorcyclists gathered near Santa Rosa. A bartender and two riders were wounded in a gunfire incident as deputies and CHP tried to disperse the mixed group. Details remained unclear as investigators questioned participants and searched for suspects.
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