California quake loss forecast 1970 to 2000 totals 21 billion
A California seismic report projects overall earthquake losses of 21 billion dollars from 1970 through 2000. It warns most damage and fatalities will occur in high activity zones and outlines potential deaths up to 10,380 with tens of thousands injured, plus thousands more from dam failures near San Francisco Bay.
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U S Reports First Balance of Payments Surplus in Years
Washington reports a second quarter surplus of 463 million dollars in its balance of payments, the first since 1969. The quarterly gain contrasts with a 10.3 billion dollar deficit in Q1, delivering an overall improvement of about 11 billion dollars despite last year’s 10.1 billion dollar deficit. More dollars flowed into the United States than out.
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Surgery for Bradley Westwood General of the Army Omar Bradley
Omar N. Bradley 80 ailing general to undergo early morning surgery at UCLA Medical Center. Doctors plan to insert a sieve to prevent recurrent blood clots from reaching his lungs.
Nixon says Watergate questions remain unanswered
President Nixon acknowledged on a national broadcast that his latest Watergate statement does not answer many questions about the scandal. He disclosed only one new fact about the burglary of Daniel Ellsberg’s psychiatrist, linked to the Watergate team, and defended his overall denial of involvement or a cover-up.
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Nixon defends presidency amid Watergate fallout
President Nixon argues Watergate obsession harms national progress while defending executive privilege and wiretap orders. He reiterates no prior knowledge of the break in, disputes Dean, and calls for support to restore public trust and political decency.
Varied Reactions Split Over Nixon Address in Wake of Watergate
Senators and party leaders voiced mixed judgments after Nixon's speech. Goldwater and Cranston urged transparency with the tapes, while Strauss and Muskie found no clear gains. Thurmond praised a forthright stance, and Drinan warned the speech aided the anti Nixon movement. Flynn and Ashbrook offered cautious Republican support and demand for accountability.
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Vietnam
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United States
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Ohio
Dallas raid uncovers catalogued files in alleged mail order scheme
Police say a raid on a Dallas apartment seized files, pornographic literature, and booklets listing as many as 100,000 names of young men linked to an alleged nationwide mail order operation. Six people, including a leader, were arrested on conspiracy and narcotics charges after the discovery of photos, a San Diego based box address, and materials tied to Epic International and The Odyssey Foundation.
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Richardson told Agnew of probe in briefing, U S confirms
The Justice Department confirmed that Atty General Elliot L. Richardson privately informed Vice President Spiro T. Agnew about a federal probe into a kickback scheme involving Agnew. The Aug. 6 meeting was disclosed as prosecutors hold statements from more than 20 Maryland businessmen alleging cash payments for state contracts.
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