Nixon faces inflation fight as wholesale prices dip
U S price index news shows a 0.5 percent drop in the wholesale price index marking the first decline in over two years. President Nixon and George Shultz acknowledge mixed signals as inflation eases but federal budget and deficit pressures persist, with some sectors like processed foods remaining volatile.
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George Shultz
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Shultz
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Nixon briefed as TV crew films backround canal briefing
Report details Nixon appearance at an afternoon briefing where a television crew returned to shoot footage for a planned hourlong show. A new surveillance system named Compass Link linked to Suez ceasefire monitoring was discussed, enabling rapid transmission of images from a U 2 overflight to observers on shore.
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Nixon
Suez Canal
Tuok
Electronicallys
Seuillizdal
Marine Riot Quelled at Pendleton Brig
Reports say a race riot at the Pendleton Marine confinement center involved about 35 prisoners, with 14 Black and 21 White inmates exchanging blows and injuring two Marines. Guards used force to restore order as Maj. Gen. Bowmane ordered an investigation into the incident.
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Marine Conrectorial Center
George
Bowmanee Pendleton
Gates
Sihe Coxentroneal
Women’s Liberation Protest Moves Across Cities
The nationwide strike for equality marked the fiftieth anniversary of women’s suffrage. Rallies drew thousands in New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington with placards, chants, and mixed public reactions. Various groups urged changes from dress codes to daycare, while several incidents included arrests and police barricades.
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Nuer United
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Detroit
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Ronald Rungan
Sacramento
Boston
Florence Luscomb
Noncourage
Chicago
Indianapolis
Women's Liberation Grup
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Harbor Freeway Pileup injures three near Vernon Avenue
Three people were injured Wednesday after a Harbor Freeway crash caused by a motorist swerving to avoid a maintenance crew near Vernon Avenue. Cornelius Walker, 59, and Adolph Ahl, 48, drove involved. one vehicle overturned and several cars piled up, blocking traffic for about 30 minutes. Walker received minor injuries and was treated at a hospital. other passenger injuries were minor.
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Vernon Avenue
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Adolph Ahl
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Theft Report of Power Lawn Mower Equipment
A burglary on Ruth Ave reports entry by burglars who pried open a front door and stole power lawn mower equipment valued at 244 dollars. Police are filing the report and seeking suspects.
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Jone Besah
Soccer matches sponsored weekly in Garden Grove by Norm Cunningham
Norm Cunningham organises informal Wednesday night games in Garden Grove. The matches are held at Garden Grove Park on Westminster Boulevard between Brookhurst and Magnolia Streets, starting at 5 36 pm. Adults and two junior teams compete under the Pacific Soccer Football League sanction. All ages welcome.
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Pacific Soccer Football League
Street light outage and weeded fence prompt city action
Long Beach residents ask Action Line to fix a burned out street light on Lamp Uniony Street near Market Street. Weeds cover warning signs on a fence at the alley end, delaying safety checks. Dallas Cooper of the Long Beach Public Service Department says the Edison streetlight issue is being addressed and weed trimming will follow.
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Long Beach
Cooper
Woman seeks 1953 Jamboree patch for horse Scouts
A Long Beach reader requests help locating a 1953 National Boy Scout Jamboree horse patch for a boy scout commissioner. The editor thanks all donors who offered to contribute a patch to complete the camboree display.
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Soviet MIRV Flight Tests Alarm U S Officials
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird disclosed two recent Soviet intercontinental missile tests launching multiple independently targeted reentry vehicles. He said both missions reached the Pacific Ocean after about 5,740 miles, with watchers observing the reentry vehicles plunge into the target area. A prior August 18 test of a similar missile was also noted as reaching the Pacific near Midway Island.
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Tissia
Minuteman
Defense
Melvine R. Laird
Laird
South Central
Soviet Union
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Midway Island
America
Lockheed aid plan splits lawmakers over defense funding
Senate debate centers on a 200 million fund to aid Lockheed in continuing G3A aircraft production. Opponents warn it could push Lockheed toward bankruptcy, extend production delays, and threaten jobs, while supporters like Sen Alan Cranston cite security and economic needs. The Air Force recently awarded General Dynamics a separate multi million payment for cost overruns on fighter bombers.
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Alan Craustut
Calif
Granston
Hieenue
Washington
Air Force
Ever Dynamics Corp
Fort Worth
Pex
Lettuce Prices Gain Amid West Coast Labor Dispute
Lettuce prices in Long Beach and nearby markets jumped as Santa Maria Valley labor disruptions entered a third day. Wholesale prices rose to 29 cents and retail marks to 39 cents a head, with several stores showing varied quotes from 27 to 44 cents. Produce managers said shortages may push additional hikes if the strike continues.
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Lettuce Strike Disrupts Salinas Valley Harvest Labor
California growers and labor groups clash as lettuce, cabbage, and onion fields in Salinas and Santa Maria valleys see 60 percent of workers idle or returning at low rates. Talks fail amid court orders, pickets, and warnings of further production losses as prices rise and shipments slow. The Teamsters sign up workers again while unions urge nonviolence and document brutality claims during the labor dispute.
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Kerb Fleming
California Council of Growers
Salinas
Santa Maria
Haven
Chinn Leer Alu
Charches
Teamsters
Twoc
Helwren
Infant Wounded as Bullet Hits Mother in Los Angeles
A infant was wounded when a bullet aimed at Patricia Frazier struck the child in the chest as she walked with her mother. Police arrested Willan Frazier, 37, her brother-in-law, on suspicion of the shooting near 2 Stairway Lane in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Willan Fpragier
Oon
Independent Thursday Carrier Delivery Rates and Sunday Copy
The notice lists carrier delivery options including daily and Sunday editions with prices by mail and single copy rates. It references distribution details and subscription terms for the Independent Thursday edition.
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