Survivors Return From South China Sea Destroyer Tragedy
Seventy five crewmen from the destroyer Evans returned to Long Beach last March with tales of the midsize collision with Australian carrier Melbourne. Survivors described being thrown from racks as rain inundated compartments. Reporter notes eyewitness accounts corroborating the disaster.
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Action Line offers astrology lesson guidance request
A reader asks where to take lessons in setting up and reading astrological charts. The column invites inquiries via ACTION LINE with return address and phone hours for general help.
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Astrology Classes and Household Goods Advertisements
A reader notes Mrs Phyllis Stanich offers beginning astrology lessons in Long Beach at 748 Orange Ave. The letter cites various ads including one electric can opener for 28 dollars and mixing bowls priced 7.20. Parking charges at Long Arena drew a question from C H and a city official cites Linden Avenue lots as the source of confusion.
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Initial 25 000 U S troops to depart Vietnam early
Defense Secretary Laird said the first wave will include combat units and support forces while noncombat Air Force and Navy personnel stay. He cited a target date of early August to decide on further withdrawals and shift the burden to South Vietnamese troops. Some units may go to Hawaii or Okinawa.
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Defense
Melvin R. Laird
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Okinawa
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Beach area remains popular despite winding streets and parks
The city area around Beach shows continued popularity amid circuitous streets and accessible parks. The note mentions ongoing features and hints at continuation on a later page.
Nixon Returns From Midway Summit to White House Visit
President Nixon, returning from a Midway Island summit with President Thieu, stops at San Clemente to spend the night. He will fly to Andrews Air Force Base, then to the White House, where he meets Agnew, Cabinet members, and Congress before giving a statement. The Newport Beach villa at the Newporter Inn is named a summer White House.
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San Clemente
Midway Island
Nguyen van Thieu
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White House
Washington
Spiro T. Agnew
Congress
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New High 814 Percent Prime Rate Shock Banks
Major banks raise the prime lending rate to 8.14 percent from 7.4 percent, signaling higher costs for corporations and various loans. Treasury Secretary Kennedy links the move to extending the 10 percent income tax surcharge, while lawmakers warn of economic disruption including housing affordability.
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Treasury
David M. Kennedy
Congress
Wright Patman
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House Banking Committee
German measles vaccine approved for first time
The government announced Monday a US firm, Merck Sharp & Dohme, is licensed to produce a live attenuated rubella vaccine. Safety for women of child bearing age is not established. use targets school children to reduce infant exposure.
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Washington
Robert H. Finch
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Desert Fox Escapee Dies in Arizona Farm Gunfight
An escaped convict nicknamed The Desert Fox died in a gun battle with an Arizona patrolman near Prescott. Two patrol officers were wounded as the arrest attempt occurred at a farm 25 miles north of Prescott. Eckard escaped from state prison May 24 after scaling a 13 foot fence.
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Senate Confirms Warren E Burger as Chief Justice
The Senate approved Warren E Burger for the role of chief justice in a decisive vote. The confirmation elevates Burger to the highest U.S. judicial position, with expectations of shaping the Court's upcoming term and ruling on key cases.
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Warren E. Burger
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