Nixon to visit China for seven days in February
President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon will spend seven days in Communist China with four days of free wheeling talks in Peking and side trips to Hangchow and Shanghai. Kissinger said the aim is better mutual understanding and people to people contacts, with no expectation of diplomatic recognition or deals at the expense of others. Talks will be free of fixed agenda and start February 21, ending February 28, with no immediate stance on Taiwan.
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Soviets Reach Mars First With Capsule and Flag
UPI reports from Pasadena that Soviet engineers achieved Mars contact by landing a capsule, planting a flag, and sending expected telemetry while Mariner 8 gathers data from orbit. JPL officials note possible soil analysis tools and forthcoming photographs and readings on temperature, pressure, wind, and atmospheric conditions.
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Girl, 6, escapes from Carson kidnapper
Tami Lewis, 6, awoke to find a man carrying her but wriggled free after running five blocks to her father. Deputies arrested Daniel Borunda, 21, on burglary and kidnapping charges. The girl, asleep with her 5-year-old brother, was unharmed after the two-hour ordeal near General Winfield Scott Park.
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Federal action threatens Medicaid funds over nursing home failures
Washington reports the federal government will withhold all Medicaid funds from California and 47 other states unless nursing home deficiencies are corrected by February 1. Secretary Richardson told the White House Conference on Aging that a survey found unsafe services and weak certification. He warned residents and facilities that federal funds will not subsidize facilities described as warehouses for the elderly.
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California
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Elliot L. Richardson
White House
Cial
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Richardson
Robbery at Norwalk KFC Nets $1200 From Owner
A gunman robbed Donald Gardner, 36, owner of a Norwalk Kentucky Fried Chicken at 12209 Norwalk Blvd on Tuesday night 8:20 p.m. The bandit fled in a nearby car with a second man driving, deputies said.
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Kentucky Fried Chicken
Norwalk Tluc
Donald Gardner
Sheriff's Deputies
Price Commission approves GM price rise amid auto sector moves
The Price Commission approved a 2.5 percent increase for General Motors on 1972 cars, trucks, and equipment, with the higher prices effective immediately. Industry sources expect about a $113 average rise for autos, while an additional 0.8 percent is under consideration for safety costs on 1972 models.
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Inmate protest ends at Terminal Island prison
About 200 male inmates returned to work at Terminal Island Federal Correctional Institution after a nonviolent protest over solitary confinement and prison conditions. Warden John J. Walsh said no disciplinary action would be taken. inmates complained of language barriers, caseworker shortages, and limited work and school release programs.
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Terminal Island Federal Correctional Institution
John J. Walsh
Loophole in Southland draft closed
A three judge U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Los Angeles ruled against a suit demanding the 90 day moratorium on inductions be struck. The ACLU argued the 1971 Draft Law incorporated a section of the 1848 law delaying inductions from Sept to Dec. The case covers seven California counties and involves debate on moving to a volunteer army.
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Los Angeles
Ollws
California
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American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
Martha Golden
Congress
Altovhey Nathan
Zahm
U.S
Alan Peryam
Central Judicial District of California
Orange, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara
San Luis Obispo
State accords on withholding tax and senior relief
Gov Reagan and legislative leaders reached a 350 million tax increase plan including payroll withholding and a 3 million property tax break for seniors. The package funds senior relief by budget savings and taxing hot foods sold by restaurants, extending sales tax to take out meals and lowering eligibility age to 62 with income cap up to 10,000. Conferees say balance funded by internal savings next year.
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Sacramento
UPS
Reagan
Assembly
Bob Moretti
D-Van
False quake damage claims roil Southland
A chaotic report flags widespread but unverified quake damage claims across the Southland. Officials caution readers to verify details as the page A-8 item notes broad assertions, while another notice on monetary crisis indicates policy debates dominate Page A-L0.
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