Laird paints rosy Nixon era picture for GOP platform
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird told the Republican Platform Committee that McGovern would worsen world peace and that Vietnamization in Vietnam shows success. He cited expanded South Vietnamese air power and urged Republicans to back a Nixon era policy while warning against unilateral disarmament.
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Popcorn Poll Closes After 29 Years in Nashville
Rising costs end the Presidential Popcorn Poll after nearly three decades. Begun in 1943 by Jim Blevins of Blevins Popcorn Co, the project tallied sales by customer political affiliation to forecast elections. The company cited expensive sampling as the reason for closing.
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Plan by HARD city may save Kennedy Park
Hayward officials and the Hayward Area Recreation District believe they have found a final piece to resolve Kennedy Park’s status. The 13 acre parcel at 1950 Vesperia Blvd near the Hayward Airport was deeded to the city after World War II and leased to HARD for a dollar. FAA rules require airport use or sale at fair value, a condition federal lawmakers have yet to lift.
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Job plan in trouble by Will Smith Hayward
City officials face a second year funding dilemma as federal emergency employment grants stall. A freeze on new hires threatens to undo a year of work, with about 428000 in unspent funds leaving the city unable to fill vacancies unless using local money. Department of Labor officials warn of a tough funding outlook amid possible vetoes and political delays.
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Ment
San Francisco
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Grocery bills rise amid election year debates
Washington reports show rising food costs as farmers, retailers, and consumers face higher prices. Consumers see beef at higher per pound averages while ranchers shoulder increased costs, signaling an ongoing economic crunch during the presidential election cycle.
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Kissinger Thieu Confab Planned For Wednesday
President Nixon announced Kissinger will confer with South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu in Saigon for a general review of the Vietnam problem and negotiations in Paris. Kissinger will fly from Lausanne to Saigon midweek and report back to Nixon, with further troop withdrawals promised before month’s end.
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Pay raises approved for state colleges by Pay Board
Washington AP reports the Pay Board approved wage and fringe benefit increases of 5 percent for California State University and Colleges faculty and 3.6 percent for University of California faculty. The boosts, higher than federal guidelines, come after a two year moratorium with salaries lagging behind peer institutions. Under the UC plan 148, consider Ambassador? eight hundred? academic staff gain 8.6 percent in wages and 11 percent in fringe benefits. CSU system to receive 7.7 percent in wages and 3 percent in fringe benefits for 1,? personnel.
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Assassin Fireball Misses Mob Target in Manhattan Restaurant
In New York City a hired assassin attacked mob figures at the Neapolitan Noodle on the Upper East Side, killing two bystanders and wounding two others. The intended targets were Colombo faction members Alphonse Persico Alley Boy Persico and Jerry Langella. the fourth man was unnamed. The gunman, wearing a black wig, fled after the shooting as police investigated the botched hit amid ongoing underworld violence.
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Weather forecast sketch for Lis and surrounding area
Weather note shows cloudy spell with partial sun, cooler tonight, highs expected in the 70s, and westerly winds 10 to 25 mph. The next update appears on page 39 as More Weather.
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