U S and China to issue joint communique today
Washington report notes Kissinger’s talks in Peking with Mao Tse tung as the basis for a forthcoming joint communique to be released in Washington and Peking at 12 am EST. The White House expects progress in U.S.-China relations and clears space for broader trade rapprochement and new diplomatic ties.
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California Coast Shaken by Major 5.75 Quake
A powerful southern California earthquake centered offshore near Pt Mugu rattled Oxnard and Camarillo, causing cracked walls and shattered windows. Fires sparked, power outages affected thousands, several minor injuries reported, and rock slides briefly blocked the Pacific Coast Highway.
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Camarillo
Southern California Edison
nard-Camarillo
Max Ipson
Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu
State Division of Mines and Geology
Naval Air Missile Test Center
Pl. Mugu
David White
Lavery
Court Upholds Virginia Redistricting Changes
The 1971 reapportionment plan faced challenges over population disparities but the Supreme Court affirmed the legislative plan as within constitutional limits. It noted the four-judge court reduced variance from 16 percent to about 10 percent and backed the Tidewater senatorial district changes due to census issues involving Navy personnel.
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Plane disaster deepens Libyan Israeli tensions
The Israeli cabinet apologized for a Libyan airliner shoot down and declared the act a breach of international law. Officials cited the plane entering Israeli airspace and crashing near the Suez Canal a day after Libyan leader Kadafi vowed war. Egypt called it a monstrous crime and demanded accountability.
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Explosion devastates Coopersburg rental, many injured
The Coopersburg building housing Nancy Gauche and Jeanne Seem collapsed after a suspected gas explosion. Seem and her brother James Taylor escaped as neighbors recalled hearing gas before the blast. Rescue workers lifted victims from the wreckage and authorities warned more remains may be found.
Rogers Refuses To Rule Out Aid By Presidential Order
Secretary of State William P. Rogers told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee he would not rule out reconstruction aid to North Vietnam by presidential order if Congress withholds funds. He said no firm commitments exist and full congressional consultation is required before any use of funds. He noted other nations may contribute and rejected inflated budget claims, while urging restraint until troops leave Vietnam and prisoners are released.
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New Orleans
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Virginia bills steer toward limited tort action and umbrella plan
Lawmakers debated a set of measures including a $500 threshold for tort actions to recover general damages and a proposed umbrella state environmental department. Insurance opponents warned of premium hikes, while the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association urged benefits for the public. A retirement bill with a Capitol expansion rider drew opposition.
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Vietnam POW releases and cease fire violations escalate
Seven thousand Communist POWs and 1,000 Saigon troops to be released in the second phase of exchanges, repeating first increment totals. Saigon freed 5,000 political prisoners before Kissinger’s Hanoi visit as goodwill. Viet Cong and Saigon trade accusations of cease fire violations, with Lt. Gen. Tran Van Tra charging systematic attacks on Viet Cong areas. Saigon cites 4,347 violations in 25 days. Casualties include 7,658 NVA VC killed, 195 captured. 1,326 ARVN killed, 6,285 wounded, 941 missing. civilians 122 killed or wounded, 520 abducted. U.S. sources say delay caused by excessive Communist demands for accommodations such as TV sets and billiard tables.
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Coffin theft shakes France amid Petain rehabilitation debate
Paris investigators detain Hubert Massol and a Yugoslav painter after a planned theft of the massive zinc lined oak coffin believed to hold Petain remains. The group planned to rebury the coffin at Le Port maybe, then transfer to Douaumont memorial cemetery in Verdun with government approval.
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