Britain Pulls Ships From Iran Oil Port
TEHRAN June 27 British ships at Abadan pulled out of the muddy Shatt-El-Arab River under orders to await new sailing instructions as Iranian troops and a British warship moved toward the oil capital. Dispatch says fifty four ships remained in harbor, nine under guard, amid a vast seaborne traffic jam. About 2300 workers in oil fields and 130 of 700 technicians were ordered to report to Abadan.
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Alec Mason Lee
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20 Cent Tax Cut Foreseen in County Budget
Los Angeles June 27 press reports Wayne R. Allen estimated the county tax rate would drop 20 cents per $100 assessed valuation after the County Board of Supervisors approved a budget of 7,960,000 for the next fiscal year. The rate will be fixed in August with a projected surplus and a county treasury.
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County Board of Supervisors
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Power of Publicity Saves Fallbrook Water Rights Fight
The Los Angeles Times is lauded for using publicity to protect Fallbrook residents from an unfair federal government action threatening their water rights. The piece argues that press exposure prevented a potentially disastrous outcome.
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PT and T Strike Talks See Cautious Progress
In Los Angeles, June 270, negotiators reported some progress toward settling the Southern California three day strike by Pacific Telephone workers. Federal conciliator Oliver E. Goodwin oversaw talks as picketing intensified at scattered company buildings. The company renewed a wage proposal earlier withdrawn, with night sessions planned as negotiations continued.
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Oliver E. Goodwin
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Auto Workers in Detroit Face Mass Layoffs
Detroit June 27 thousands of auto workers face layoffs as car production cuts due to government spending limits. Major auto firms announce workforce reductions effective July 1 amid uncertain demand.
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No U S Comment On Gromyko Plan
The article reports that Gromyko proposed a settlement for the year-long war with a cease-fire negotiated on the field between opposing force commanders. He named North Korean forces and Chinese volunteers on one side and UN forces on the other, noting U S lack of diplomatic relations with Red China and North Korea would complicate talks via the USSR.
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United Nations
Douglas MacArthur
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Tornado devastates Wakeeney and surrounding towns in Illinois
A violent tornado struck Wakeeney and nearby Kane and Illinois communities early morning causing multiple deaths and extensive damage. Gov. Edward Arnand and Red Cross report at least five killed and 433 injured with hundreds of homes destroyed and critical losses noted across affected blocks.
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U N Lines Stall Chinese Attacks In Korea Front
Tokyo reports heavy Chinese and North Korean assaults along a 40 mile front from Pyongyang to Yangju. Initial advances stalled as UN lines held firm, counterattacks recaptured ground, and Fifth Air Force hit supply routes with rockets and napalm. The action produced significant enemy casualties and equipment losses as UN tanks pursued retreating forces.
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Close Call From Fire Near Gander Airport
A raging forest fire halted today just short of gasoline storage flanks at Gander Airport, a key refueling point for trans Atlantic airliners. The blaze swept unmapped forest land in Labrador and near the airport, prompting concerns over fuel storage safety.
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