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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1972
Page
7
Israel officials report ongoing operations in the region as Mrs Meir warns of potential remedies against guerrilla actions. A Lebanese front claims responsibility for a raid and vows severe retaliation, while security teams foil bomb threats and sabotage attempts on international flights.
President Nixon faces a Senate vote on the ABM treaty requiring two thirds approval and an interim agreement on ICBMs needing majorities in both houses. Supporters foresee easy passage in the House and Senate, while critics demand disclosure of Moscow terms. Meanwhile, Los Angeles officials reject final contracts for the 4.75 billion Navajo generating station, amid environmental control demands near Page, Arizona.
SAN JOSE prosecutors argued Angela Davis plotted the Marin County courthouse invasion to free George Jackson, presenting letters and evidence to prove motive and conspiracy. They claimed she aided Jonathan Jackson and supported the plan, urging the jury to find her guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
South Vietnam's Kontum defense rebounded with air strikes and artillery, as North Vietnamese troops pull back to resupply but threaten renewed assaults. U S adviser Vann notes phase one ended. NV troops control two northern compounds and a southeast pocket, while morale and supplies lag. One hundred NV offered to surrender but four emissaries vanished en route.
Jesse Jackson accuses Democratic National Convention delegates and Chicago candidates of selection in closed meetings by a political elite. He says Black representation in the 1972 nominating committee and city voter rolls is inadequate. In Vietnam, reports say 3,000 enemy deaths in nine days, with 1,008+ casualties for South Vietnamese forces. Government forces claim an abandoned field hospital near the former 22nd Division HQ. South Vietnamese relief troops push toward An Lac as the siege continues.
Humphrey and McGovern contend for California votes as campaigns push major spending limits and drug and jobs programs. McGovern touts a 1.5 billion anti drug plan and insistence on jobs while Humphrey accuses McGovern of reckless welfare cuts and militarily risky proposals as they court Latino and Black voters amid heavy security and media presence.
Senate budget hearing reveals Comptroller Robert Moot says McGovern’s proposed Pentagon cut of 10 billion is mispriced by 10.2 billion. Even with full cuts the defense budget would cap at 64.7 billion, leaving forces near postwar or prewar levels. Moot notes inflation adds 12.6 percent to the base 71.6 billion, pushing next year’s budget to 84.2 billion without force growth. Proxmire invites Humphrey and Wallace to address the committee alongside McGovern.
Police surrounded a darkened North Hollywood liquor store after an unconscious clerk was found inside. An officer signaled for anyone inside to come out with hands up but no one responded. Entrance was gained after a newspaper rack was used. The owner claimed the clerk had passed out from sampling the wares. Burglars stole furniture valued at 710 dollars from Elvina Strauss’s home at 1749 Lewis Ave. in Long Beach, according to Wednesday police reports.
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