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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1970

Page

7

U.S. Mexico cooperation tightens drug crackdown near border

U S authorities and Mexican officials expand alerts and patrols along the San Ysidro Tecate Calexico routes to curb marijuana and heroin traffic. The program includes intensified vehicle checks, surveillance aircraft, and new detection gear despite ongoing cross border movement and mule smuggling.

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Blast Will End Water Project Job Budgeted in 1967

A 21.3 million contract for a water project was awarded in August 1967 by the Department of Water Resources. Final diameter details and other project specifications were noted in early summaries.

Department of Water

Selfless Doctor Honored by Laird for Vietnam Service

Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird praised Dr. Augustus A. White as an example of American servicemen’s selflessness in Vietnam. White served throughout the year despite constant danger from the Viet Cong to minister to patients and aid the afflicted.

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Reagan Plan to Create One State Health Department Draws Fire

SACRAMENTO Critics say Ronald Reagan's consolidation plan centralizes too much power and would affect 21,068 public workers and $1.65 billion in funding. The Little Hoover Commission proposed a single department by July 1971, bringing various health and welfare functions under one roof amid questions on licensing integration.

Sacramento Ronald Reagan Alfred Alquist San Jose Alquist Little Hoover Commission Lee D. Bom

John Birch Founder Attacks Nixon Conservatism as Sham

Welch accuses Vice President Nixon of counterfeit conservatism and questions why Agnew was not confirmed. The remarks compare Nixon’s policy stance to Lyndon B. Johnson’s, noting perceived similarities and urging scrutiny of Nixon’s approach.

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Welfare Fraud Must Be Eliminated Says Assembly Leader

The Assembly Health and Welfare Chair urged tougher action after a state welfare review panel found California loses about 59 million dollars yearly to welfare fraud. It issued 30 recommendations, including continued prosecution and improved welfare worker training, and called for stronger proposals in the reform act currently being drafted.

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Classified Ad Call to Advertise Your Services

Customers are urged to call to place action getting classified ads. Dial HE 2 5080 today for business service promotion.

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