Sharp Quakes Hit North California
Northern California endured the strongest quakes in eight years centered near Santa Rosa injuring several and causing hundreds of thousands in damage. The first tremor at 9 56 p m measured 5 6 on the Richter scale and did the most harm while a 6 5 quake followed at 11 20 p m Hospitals rushed to treat glass cuts and shock with few casualties noted as power lines and debris disrupted the area. Operatic performances in San Francisco were halted as Dorothy Kirsten and Luciano Pavarotti sang La Boheme.
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Resignation Fans Rights Feud Flames
Washington AP reports the forced resignation of Gary Greenberg, a civil rights division lawyer, after leading 65 staff in protest against school desegregation policies. The move follows a clash with Asst. Atty. Gen. Leonard as civil rights tensions swirl around the Nixon era.
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Safeguard Wins House Approval Amid Beret Fallout
New York attorney Henry Rothblatt says Green Berets feel tainted by public implication of guilt after the army dropped murder charges. He cites CIA justification as lacking and says the eight soldiers plan to clear their names, with several deciding to stay in the service. Authorities push ahead with Safeguard deployment after a 219 to 105 House vote.
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Agent Blamed for Loss Of Two Beret Patrols
In Saigon sources say a double agent caused the destruction of two five man Green Beret patrols during a two week period. The alleged agent, Thai Khae Chuyen, was reportedly arrested or disappeared after interrogation. Several charges were dropped and U.S. commanders reported heavy losses from helicopter insertions into communist territory.
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Exit by Haynsworth Denial Report Swaps Withdrawn Nomination
The White House denied reports that Judge Clement Haynsworth would withdraw his nomination to the Supreme Court. Congressional sources said Haynsworth asked Nixon to withdraw, amid mounting opposition over alleged conflicts of interest and anti-labor views in decisions from the Richmond circuit court.
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We Should Consider It He Asserts
Senate Democratic Leader Manshell urges President Nixon to declare an immediate ceasefire in Vietnam and for a U.S. withdrawal to pressure Saigon toward a coalition government. He proposes a unilateral U.S. cease-fire and independent actions to end the war, with a diverse South Vietnamese representation.
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19 Day Lag Ends in Cedar Rapids Garbage Pickup
Citywide garbage collection resumed after a 19 day stoppage following an agreement between the Cedar Rapids city council and workers who had been fired. On Wednesday afternoon thirty nine sanitation department employees returned to work under council permission.
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Russia China Begin Moscow Trade Talks
Moscow reports two nations, the Soviet Union and Communist China, have opened negotiations in Moscow to expand bilateral trade. The talks represent the first concrete outcome of Soviet Premier Kosygin's recent visit to Beijing.
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Navy Plane Crashes Off Tonkin Gulf Killing 26
A U S navy supply plane crashed Thursday in the Tonkin Gulf off Vietnam, killing all 26 aboard. The aircraft was en route from Cubi Point in the Philippines to an aircraft carrier. search planes located the wreckage. All victims were American, with identities withheld pending next of kin notification.
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Weinberger Named to Lead Federal Trade Commission
President Nixon announced Caspar Weinberger 52 of California will chair the Federal Trade Commission replacing James Nicholson whose term expired Dixon remains on the commission. Weinberger will also succeed Democrat Paul Rand Dixon as chairman and join the five member FTC as a Republican.
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Bayh Seeks Clear Answer On Chappaquiddick Incident
Senator Bayh says Kennedy should publicly disclose all he knows about the July 18 Chappaquiddick accident. Bayh, a Democrat, reflects on Kennedy's nine hour delay and notes Kennedy’s influence over youth, while recalling past aid to Kennedy after a crash.
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Tropical Storm Denny Forms Near Florida Coast
A tropical storm named Denny formed near southwest Florida, moving southwest with expected gale winds and heavy rain. The system tracks over the Gulf coast area as warnings outline potential impacts.
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Combat Deaths Hit Two Year Low in Vietnam War
AP reports Saigon announcing the weekly American combat deaths fell to 82 to 95 wounded and 18 enemy deaths as South Vietnam saw a lull. The tally shows the lowest American fatalities since August 12, 1967, amid Vietnamization and reduced ground attacks by North Vietnamese forces.
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