Plan to Arm South Vietnam Expands Weapons Aid
Defense Secretary Clifford announced plans to supply more M 79 grenade launchers and artillery to South Vietnam. U S combat troops already use M 16 rifles, while South Vietnamese forces rise to 130 000 with 300 000 in militi a and police. Clifford, greeted by leaders including Ambassador Bunker and General Abrams, said timing of any withdrawal depends on Vietnamese progress and Paris talks. He will meet Thieu Ky and Huong before traveling to Hawaii for Johnson Thieu talks.
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Honolulu
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Rickover Criticizes Navy Academy Training and Contracts
Admiral Rickover testified before a House appropriations subcommittee in May criticizing the Naval Academy and Naval Reserve Officer Training for immaturity and insufficient academic prep. He said broad curricula dilute core training and cited a pattern of high profits hidden in costs and revolving personnel between government and industry.
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Sheriff Unit Rescues Girl From Cliff Slope
Rescue teams from Montrose used basket stretchers to save 16 year old Janice Morgan from a cliff edge in Skyline Park near Mt Wilson. She was hospitalized at Glendale Adventist with a fractured arm and multiple bruises. Deputies said she slipped while hiking with her parents.
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Reagan warns mob rule dissenters faced with response
Governor Reagan pressed a strong stance against mob rule while detailing California effort to expand minority representation. He highlighted minority appointees, a job training program led by H C Chad McClellan, and apprenticeship pushes, noting progress in San Diego and Los Angeles Long Beach areas. The trip schedule outlines visits across five states and the National Governors Conference.
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Entertainers Return From Vietnam Ambush Blame Sponsor
Two young performers Paula Levine and Jack Bone returned to Los Angeles after an ambush near Saigon in which two troupe members were killed. They fault their sponsor American Entertainment Abroad owner John Salvesen for failing to provide protection. Pill and Willis were slain, while Bone and Levine were wounded.
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Huey Newton Murder Trial Opens Under Tight Security
Oakland security tight as Huey Newton, 26, faces murder charges in the shooting of an Oakland police officer. Demonstrators gather ahead of the trial, which supporters say tests fairness for a Black Panther in a northern court amid persistent clashes in the city.
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Traffic Safety Review for Intersection Installation
A traffic engineer will review accident history and environmental conditions at the intersection. If a stop sign is deemed necessary, a recommendation will go to the city manager to submit an ordinance to the city council for approval.
Piano Playing Chickens Attract Coins For Feed
A Nu-Pike spokesman explains amusement area machines use trained chickens to peck piano keys after a dime is inserted. The light signals, a feeder drops feed, and water cups keep the birds hydrated. Chickens are rotated and carefully cared for, claimed to live longer than average.
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Apaheim
Classified Ad Seeks Home Key To Her Heart
A playful notice touts the key to her heart as the key to a new home. Readers are urged to check the Classified Ads today for a home purchase opportunity.
RFK Delegates Seek Open Democratic Convention
In Huron South Dakota supporters of Robert F Kennedy pushed for an open Chicago convention. Uncommitted delegates and favorite sons would aim to block Humphrey on first ballot and allow a Kennedy option. Ted Kennedy could win votes at an open convention and Sorensen hinted at Kennedy’s potential future role.
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South Dakota Democrats Back McGovern As Favorite Son
In Huron South Dakota Democrats nominate George McGovern as a favorite son candidate for president with 26 delegate votes on the first ballot at the Chicago Democratic National Convention. Backers including Unruh and Lucey defend the McGovern push while Kennedy aides urge independence and potential endorsements.
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George S. McGovern
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