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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1971

Page

5

Plan to Invade North Vietnam Revealed in Memoir Claims

The article alleges that General Wheeler and Westmoreland discussed a grand offensive omitted from civilian briefings. Henry quotes Wheeler as shaping fear in Washington to justify troop reinforcements while half the forces were planned for an offensive in Laos and Cambodia. The administration reportedly rejected the related request.

Arate i Westmoreland Wheeler Washington North Vietnam Laos Cambodia Henry United States

Gunman kills officer in Ingleside police station attack

In San Francisco a gunman opened fire inside an Ingleside police station Sunday night, fatally shooting the desk sergeant and wounding a woman clerk. The fugitive, armed with a shotgun and described as thin, escaped as officers hunted the southwest corner of the city. The wounded woman, Ellen Lipney, 30, was treated at Mission Emergency Hospital and was in good condition. The sergeant's name was withheld pending next of kin notification.

San Francisco Ingleside Nanz Mission Ismergency Hospital Ellen Lipney

Martha Mitchell Says Nixon Etiquette Sparks Tension

Mrs Mitchell as a bold Washington figure recalls tense Nixon dinners and her pushy remarks. She praises Nixon and mocks protocol while noting Cabinet wives warn against rocking the boat. Mitchell denounces nouveau riche behavior and phonies in political circles.

Evas Nixon Washington

Toots Shor's Place Sold Up For Rent

The former Toots Shor's building in New York sold for over 6 million dollars and the three floor restaurant space is to be rented. Shor hosted celebrities for more than three decades and had occupied the building for 10 years since its closure last April. Previously he ran a 20 year operation on List Street before moving to the S2nd Street site with a 40 car garage. The S2nd Street building was bought by Abraham-Fineberg from Richard Schwartz.

New York Toots Shor Shor Courtlless Shhor List Street Abraham — Fineberg Richard Schwartz

Capitol Evacuated After Bomb Threat At Sacramento Capitol

Sacramento tourists and workers fled the state Capitol Sunday after a telephone bomb threat. Police searched the century-old building for hours with no explosives found. An anonymous caller claimed a bombing would occur at the Capitol, but no group was identified. The building reopened to staff by 9:15 pm.

Sacramento R. $. McHale Boan

Labor leaders clash over phase two of economic plan

Meany warned against coercive tactics and undisclosed Phase II. Jol Connally said the era of flexible policy ends and voluntary compliance may precede tighter controls. Labor unions report mixed reactions with polls showing broad support for the policy amid wage and price stabilization debates.

New York Times Secretary of the Treasury Jol Connally Connally

Dead newborn found near church in Monterey

Monterey police report a decomposed newborn was found Sunday at the rear of San Carlos Church hall. A teen found the body under a stair landing, with a bloody towel later located by officers. Nuns had previously received a call from a woman claiming she abandoned the baby there. No infant was found in a search of the area. Police theorize the baby may have been born on the landing and died beneath the stairs.

Monterey San Carlos

Women stage sitdown on Pan American 747

Eight women cleaners staged a sitdown on a Pan American jumbo 747 at Sydney Airport to protest the dismissal of a coworker after staffing cuts following a wage rise. They remained aboard for over two hours until the contractor agreed to reinstate the dismissed cleaner.

Sydney Australia

Is Baldness Necessary A New Thames Treatment Promises Hope

An advertorial promotes a Thames thermogenic treatment for baldness overseen by a Thomas trained specialist with over 50 years in scalp care. It claims expertise in local skin and hair issues and invites consultations with no pressure to commit, urging callers to book appointments.

Thames Thomas

Crazy Viet pilot earns VC nerves with bold sky dives

Tay Ninh Vietnam pilot Nghia Hoang Trong Nehia, a 24 year old South Vietnamese helicopter gunship pilot trained in Alabama and Texas, is described as a "crazy" flyer who dives straight into enemy fire. He has been shot down three times and claims many "kills." He earns 30 dollars a month plus 15 dollar food allowance, laments low pay and dates, and values his flying despite hardships.

Tay Ninh Vietnam Hoang Trong Nehia South Vietnam Air Force Nehia FL. Rucker Ala Ft Wolters Tex Nghia Saigon Nha Trang

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