Grenade Clutching Vigil Targets Viet Corruption in Saigon
Major Pham Van Luong, 36, a Vietnamese army doctor, staged a day long protest at the national assembly building clutching a grenade and declaring a hunger strike to demand eradicating corrupt officials. Ky met him, offered support, and arranged a palace meeting, while police kept watch and newsmen were barred from the talks.
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Luong
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Thien
Thieuw
Teaching Post For Jess Unruh
NORTHRIDGE Calif AP Former California legislature leader and defeated Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jess Unruh 47 will teach politics next spring at San Fernando Valley State College He will conduct a seminar for junior and senior students His salary was not disclosed Unruh lost to Ronald Reagan in the November general election.
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Northridge
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Jess Unruh
California
San Fernando Valley State College
Unruh
Ronald Reagan
Finch Predicts 14 Month Vietnam Exit for U S Forces
Stockton AP report quotes Robert Finch, presidential adviser, saying all U S military forces will leave Vietnam in 14 months. He spoke at University of the Pacific, arguing for disengagement and a peacetime recovery. He also said defense plants would convert to environmental projects to ease unemployment and cited potential Nixon reelection as recovery continues.
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Stockton
Calif
U.S
Vietnam
Robert Finch
Finch
University ‘of the Pacific
Foes vow to talk SST compromise to death
Supporters of a federally funded supersonic transport plan clash with Senate opponents planning extended debate to block funds. Sen. Proxmire asserts strength to halt SST, while Nelson warns of filibuster if the conference ignores a $290 million request. The House previously approved SST money, with supporters urging environmental safeguards remain.
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Senate
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D-Wis
Jpeasary
Gaylord Nelson
Wisiconsin
Nelson
House
Proxmire
Warren Magnuson
Wash
Sena Boring Aircraft Co
Seattle
Senator Russell Treated for Respiratory Infection
In Washington, Senator Richard Russell of Georgia, 73, is under treatment at Walter Reed Army Hospital for a respiratory infection, with doctors cautious due to his emphysema history. Cedar Rapids junior high students will have a six day holiday program, Dec 21-23 and 28-30, open to public and parochial students in grades four through nine, featuring basketball, volleyball, wrestling, games, relays, and gymnastics, sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Recreation Department.
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Washington
Richard Russell
D-Ga
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Cedar Rapids Community
Cedar Rapids
Rivers Hospitalized for Cardiac Tests in Alabama
Rep. L. Mendel Rivers of South Carolina is hospitalized in Birmingham at University of Alabama hospital for cardiac tests that may lead to heart surgery. A spokesman said the condition prompted the tests and potential procedure.
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Birmingham, Ala
UPI
L. Mendel Rivers
D-5
University of Alabama Hospital
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