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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1972

Page

6

Muskie quits amid turbulent Democratic nominating race

The article describes Senator Muskie facing a chaotic nomination fight in 1972. It notes his lack of primary experience, cautious stance, and difficulties appealing to a broad Democratic coalition. Leadership frictions emerge as party wings split over strategy, jeopardizing a unified front against Nixon.

Washington Muskie Nixon Democratic Party Bikl Muskie AL Barkan Afrlcio California MeGovern Gee Ho

Vietnam peace talks resume amid renewed fighting

In Paris talks resumed after a week’s suspension as the United States warned of another halt unless North Vietnam and the Viet Cong discussed the current offensive and substantive issues. U S officials reported fresh clashes across South Vietnam with a wounded adviser near Quang Tri.

Kellerman Paris Vietnam North Vietnam William J Potter Newsman Porter U.S Washington State Department South Vietnam Saulan Quang Tri Robert D. McGloxskey Hleseh

Senate panel clears Kleindienst for attorney general post

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Richard G. Kleindienst 11 to 4, clearing the way for full Senate consideration of his nomination as attorney general. After six weeks of hearings the panel backed the nomination, pushing toward mid May floor debate and likely confirmation despite Democratic critics.

Washington Richard G. Reindienst Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Judiciary Committee Justice Department Interna Tional Telephone and Telegraph Corporation Birch Bayh Indiana Kleindienst James C. Fastland Mississippi

Columbia students eject protesters during campus clash

A group of Columbia University students opposed to a weeklong antiwar strike ousted protesters from a campus building in a brief confrontation. Other campuses including Cornell, Kent State, and Ohio State held protests while antiwar demonstrations spread across several cities dubbed "Out Now Day."

Columbia University Cornell University Columbia New York University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Kent State University Kent Ohis Samajtvily Crisiso Fhe University of Hawaii Hasi-West Center Honolulu State Department Brant

Brush Fires Rage Across Central Southern California

Parched acres of trees and brush burn near Fresno Riverside and Escondido as firefighters battle multiple blazes. About 130 men fought a 200 acre fire near Mammoth Pond Reservoir northeast of Fresno, sparked by embers from a controlled burn. Four air tankers dropped retardants on a 40 mile southeast Riverside blaze, which scorched WW acres before containment. San Diego officials probe a 300 acre brush fire near Escondido approaching Wild Animal Park.

California Fresno Riverside Escondido Mammoth Pont Reservoir San Diego Escondida

Two killed five hurt in Orange County street crashes

Two Orange Countians died and five others were injured in separate crashes in Santa Ana Huntington Beach and Lawndale. Victims included Carol Marie Urich 23 of Huntington Beach and Steven Robert Whipps 18 of Garden Grove. The Santa Ana crash involved a semitrailer and left several Barton siblings injured. Emergency crews battled a post crash fire and transported survivors to area hospitals. Public officials warned motorists to drive cautiously amid ongoing traffic incidents across the county.

Santa Ana Huntington Beach Carol Marie Urich Idle St Steven Robert Whipps Amy Urich Gothard Street Hs Street Arite Jean Lee Barton Harvard SL Edinger Avenue Fairview Avenue Sherry Barton Mark H. Latlman Garden Grove Whipps Gail Wendell Priest W. Lath St Saneia Ana City

Stereo theft at Lakewood Village Church hall

Burglars pried open a locked door at Lakewood Village Community Church recreation hall and stole stereo equipment valued at 150 dollars. Police continue investigation into the break in and loss of items.

Lakewood Village Centralia Ave

Gunman and accomplice rob Cole's Market for 100 dollars

Robe rt McDowell, a 52 year old clerk at Cole's Market on T Lecond Street, was pistol whipped and robbed after a man and woman entered at 12:45 p.m. The pair demanded the register contents while McDowell provided the cash. the assailants fled. McDowell treated for a forehead laceration and released from hospital.

Nicholas Cortez Battery St. San Pedro 28Th Street Halldale Avenue Harbor City Cortez Harbor General Hospital Cole's Market T. Lecond St Thursdday Robert McDowell Oceanside St Wilmington Manland McDowell

Apollo 16 mission praised after tense landing recovery

Dr George Lowe of NASA praised Apollo 16 as a success despite problems. He credited the engineering team for saving the mission and highlighted Apollo explorers unraveling lunar mysteries. Astronauts John Young Ken Mattingly and Charles Duke returned aboard the ship, thanked Mission Control and taxpayers, and spoke of ongoing discovery.

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