Nixon presses cutoff of federal aid to substandard nursing homes
In Chicago President Nixon urged a halt to federal Medicare and Medicaid benefits for substandard nursing homes calling them dumping grounds for the dying. He spoke at a joint convention of the National Retired Teachers Association and the American Association of Retired Persons, stressing the need for a new attitude toward old age and to view older Americans as a resource.
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Chicago
UPI
Nixon
mid-America
Indiana
National Retired Teachers Association
American Association of Retired Persons
America
Midwest
Washington
Richard B. Ogilvie
Charles H. Percy
Bal
Richard J. Daley
Michigan Avenue
Quake Gas Blast Linked to Tunnel Disaster Near Sylmar
A California mining official notes a possible link between the February quake near Sylmar and a fatal gas explosion in an underground tunnel. Twelve bodies recovered, five officials say 17 workers dead. one survivor found alive after long exposure amid smoke, debris, and a life-threatening environment. The tunnel runs about five miles and 800 feet beneath the earth near Olive View Hospital, amid oil wells and methane pockets.
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Los Angeles
Gordon B. Oakeshott
California Division of Mines
Genlo By
Gurban Sylmar
Olive View Hospital
Eorth
Ralph leBrisette
Oakeshoot
Park sermon sparks unusual baptism imagery
Fragmentary text describes a pastor or preacher in a park with references to John the Baptist motifs. It mentions a group or choir preparing for a baptism-like act and the unusual detail of hip boots, suggesting a planned outdoor rite in a public space.
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HTK Gang
Reinforcements Push South Viet Namese Fronts Near DMZ
South Vietnamese troops and U S allies rush thousands of reinforcements toward the area below the DMZ as a brief North Vietnamese summer offensive at Mine Base Fuller is reported over. Casualties run high with estimates of up to 250 wounded and 150 missing on the allied side, while damage and positions around Camp Carrel and Pulley remain contested amid a defensive triangle.
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Saigon
UPTI
Southe Viet Maid
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Usta
Matty
Sarge
Waller
Pegadar
Dong Ha
Camp Carrel
Wigndin
Army judge frees Medina in My Lai murder case
In Ga. Col. Kenneth A. Howard refused to dismiss murder charges against Cah Eroost Medina who presided over a My Lai massacre claim. Medina’s civilian attorney asked for dismissal citing claimed influence in the trial. Medina, 34, faced charges for ordering the killings of Vietnamese civilians in 1968.
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McFhwkson
B. Medina
Uwe My Lai
Kenneth A. Howard
Medina
Po Lae Bailey
Insinkintey
Plitaou
Connais
Weather Forecast for South County Weekend
Warm, clear weekend predicted with high temperatures up to 708 and early morning clouds giving way to sunny skies. Tonight's low near 5 degrees with northerly winds of 1 to 76 mph expected tomorrow afternoon. More weather page.
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Page Vas
Senate votes to extend draft and raise pay
The Senate approved extending the draft and boosting military pay after seven weeks of debate. The 71 to 16 vote advances the measure, though filibuster threats remain if the conference alters or weakens key amendments. The act expires soon, creating pressure for quick final action.
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Senate
Wabsttiington
Hiase Senate
High court to rule on Viel papers
The Supreme Court faces a decision on whether the press may resume publication of secret VieI documents. Justices consider government arguments and potential limits on the Washington Times and The Washington Post. A ruling could shape press access pending national security concerns.
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High Court
Washington
Hear Angus
Fenn Gasyyers
New York
Wrishington
Sidi
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Millie
Muller
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Vhder
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