Refugee leader from Cambodia recalls Long Beach ties
Sveng Sreng, former chairman of Cambodia's House foreign relations committee, fled Phnom Penh with Khmer Rouge takeover. He studied at Long Beach State University in 1960s, hopes for a nationalist Khmer Rouge leadership, fears return under current conditions, and predicts Southeast Asia turning Communist. Weather note included.
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Lu Lay Sreng
Long Beach
Camp Pendleton
Sreng
Cambodia
House of Representatives
United Nations
U.N
Lon Nol
Phnom Penh
Long Beach State University
Sunny East
Opstad
France
LBSU
Thailand
Southeast Asia
Khmer Rouge
John Birch Society Rethinks Nixon Comeback in Santa Ana
In Santa Ana the John Birch Society contemplates a cautious political comeback for Richard Nixon. Leaders emphasize sympathy among Republicans while blaming Watergate on jealous aides and Communist conspirators. Former California Rep John G. Schmitz signals a softened stance towards Nixon's legacy.
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John Birch Society
Santa Ana
Orange County
Robert Welch
Nixon
Nelson
United States
Moscow
Peking
National Council
California
John G. Schmitz
Mobsters Tied to Bay of Pigs Fiasco
Short item notes alleged mob involvement linked to the Bay of Pigs episode. Mentions named figures in the saga and hints at political fallout. Readers directed to pages A-10 and A-12 for related coverage.
Iran signs multimillion dollar contract for spy system
Iran has contracted Rockwell International of Anaheim to build a sophisticated SIGINT facility in Iran capable of intercepting military and civilian communications throughout the Persian Gulf. The deal includes recruiting former NSA and Air Force Security Service personnel, a move described as unique by U.S. officials.
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Washington
Iran
California
Persian Gulf
United States
Rockwell International of
Anaheim
National Security Agency
Air Force
Air Force Security Service
U.S
NSA
Army
Navy
Spain to let U.S. bases stay amid peace push
A high level U.S. official warned that without progress in Middle East talks a war is mathematically certain within months. Ford meets Sadat in Salzburg to assess momentum for step by step diplomacy. Ford plans talks with Rabin in Washington mid June as Kissinger diplomacy resumes.
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Madrid
UPI
Middle East
Ford
Anwar Sadat
Henry A. Kissinger
Sadat
U.S
Salzburg
Israel
Yitzhak Rabin
White House
Kissinger
Rabin
Washington
Greece and Turkey to pursue peaceful Cyprus oil talks
Greek Prime Minister Caramanlis and Turkish Premier Demirel met in Brussels for about 30 hours to back negotiations between Turkish and Greek Cypriots set for Vienna. They stressed peaceful solutions to Cyprus and Aegean oil disputes after NATO talks.
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Brussels
UPI
Greece
Turkey
Cyprus
Aegean Sea
Constantine Caramanlis
Suleyman Demirel
Egmont Palace
Vienna
Demirel
Caramanlis
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Marcos to Visit China May Signal Diplomatic Ties
Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos will visit China June 7 to 12 to discuss mutual interests and the possible establishment of formal diplomatic relations with Peking. He will meet top Chinese officials during the trip.
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Manila
UPI
Philippines
Ferdinand E. Marcos
China
Peking
Marcos
Hospitals Ignored in Crisis Stop-gap Legislation Critique
Long Beach hospital administrator C. Joseph Heinz says short term measures fail to address the malpractice insurance crisis. He warns patients and staff will bear higher costs without long range state action affecting hospitals and doctors. Colleague W Howard Day backs requests as pediatricians fear rising premiums threaten baby care amid a regional doctors walkout.
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California
Long Beach
C. Joseph Heinz
Pacific Hospital of
San Francisco
Ford and Franco reach base talks on Spanish agreements
President Ford and Generalissimo Franco wrap four hours of talks after which both sides express confidence in a satisfactory Washington negotiated agreement. Spain expects to concede at least one American base next month while four remain under a pact expiring in three months.
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Madrid
UPI
Ford
Francisco Franco
U.S
Europe
United States
Franco
Washington
Spain
Polaris
Rota
Seville
Zargoza
Reward offered for arsonist burglar in Long Beach
A predawn May 22 fire at 2128 Atlantic Ave Long Beach damaged a warehouse used for a City of Hope rummage sale. Investigators say the blaze was deliberate to cover a burglary with three truckloads of loot taken. Secret Witness offers 500 dollars for information leading to arrests and burglary arson conviction. Call 436 2526 or write to Secret Witness P O Box 67 Long Beach 90801.
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Atlantic Ave
City of Hope
Saturn
Secret Witness
P.O
Long Beach
Calif
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SBSU
Paul Opstad
Sveng
Taing Maryn
Pai Lin
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Jeane Dixon
Seymour M. Hershew
York Times
Shah OF
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Richard H. Growald
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