22 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1971
Page
1
North Vietnamese sappers attacked Phnom Penh airport under mortar fire, destroying two supply hangars and an ammunition dump while killing guards and disguising as Cambodian troops. Hundreds fled as planes, including a gunship, evacuated personnel amid continuing clashes near the city.
Washington debate erupts as Senator Cooper accuses the Nixon administration of violating a 91st Congress ban on U S ground troops and advisers in Cambodia while Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield says air strikes were expanded against Cambodia. Both object to helicopter gunships and air power used with allied ground forces.
Senate Democrats chose Robert Byrd over Edward Kennedy for the post of assistant majority leader. Byrd won 81 to 24 as Kennedy appeared stunned after the vote on the opening day of the 92nd Congress. Critics say Byrd’s attentiveness and hard work secured the position, while Kennedy faced blame for not doing his chores.
Washington reports Sen Edward M Kennedy toppled as Democratic Whip in a surprise vote while Sen Robert C Byrd leads the conservative wing. Carl Albert is installed as House Speaker and Sen Mike Mansfield remains Democratic leader with party unity briefly tested.
Readers asked about sending clothing and household items to impoverished Mexican families. Project Amigos at California State College Long Beach runs a collection near Tecate Baja California and seeks volunteers to haul donations. Aid groups in Long Beach and Garden Grove coordinate centers, with border rules requiring proof donations are not sold.
The California State Water Resources Control Board ordered a full scale investigation into chemical and garbage dumping in the Pacific Ocean. The probe may consider an outright ban and follows testimony about off shore dumping by the military industries ships and boats. Kerry Mulligan chaired the hearing citing reports in the Independent and Press Telegram.
The FBI said it is investigating a predawn Tuesday fire that gutted Millikan High School ROTC building near Los Angeles. No arrests were reported and damages were estimated around 15,000 dollars, with actual loss to be determined by insurance. Investigators continued at the scene after about 1 am.
President Nixon mourned the death of Senator Richard Russell of Georgia at 73, praising his long service and role as a trusted adviser when national security mattered. Russell died after respiratory issues complicated by emphysema at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Ecuador announced a formal protest after seizing two more American fishing boats off its coast and detaining nine vessels. The actions, tied to sanctions, follow recent seizures by naval gunboats near Salinas Port within 200 miles of Ecuador. Protests and anti American street demonstrations accompanied the move.
Across Page A-2 reports President Truman admitted to the hospital but described as not in alarming condition. Page A-7 notes Slick breaks up. Page A1 features Memory Molecule guiding mice behavior. Other items include malpractice suits on Nike health care costs and sports and TV briefs on various pages.
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