Cornell study deems Indochina air war costly and limited
A Cornell Center for International Studies report says the U S air campaign in Indochina used 6 2 million tons of bombs, cost about 50 billion, and produced scant military effect against guerrilla forces despite vast tonnage and saturation bombing by B 52s. The study notes the Nixon administration will have deployed more tonnage in three years than Johnson did in four.
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Eggs tossed at Muskie during California reception
Senator Edmund Muskie and California Assembly candidate Richard Alatorre faced about 50 demonstrators from La Raza Unida outside an Alhambra restaurant where they attended a reception hosted by the Kennedy club. Eggs were thrown as the party left. one protester was arrested for disturbing the peace.
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Mills says U.S. must honor wage contracts under law
Washington House Ways and Means Chairman Wilbur Mills said wage increases agreed before the wage price freeze must be paid. He argued Congress cannot null contracts and the Pay Board should recognize contracts entered before Aug 15. Mills endorsed retroactive pay raises but warned labor members may seek court after a stalled Pay Board meeting. The issue looms as Phase 2 inflation controls unfold.
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Mental escapee slain in gunfight at Fountain Valley
A 17 year old transient was shot by Fountain Valley police after a three hour gunfight that began with a liquor store robbery. The slain man Timothy Edward Dodson, an escapee from Patton State Mental Hospital, died after exchanging fire with more than six officers. Accomplices Nikolas Rudolph Camata and Sharon Ann Jenkins were taken into custody and jailed in Santa Ana for robbery and murder. Westminster Officer Grant Warner was wounded but in satisfactory condition after surgery.
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Mother and four children slain in Grass Valley
A woman and her four children were shot to death and her parents critically wounded in their bedrooms before dawn Sunday. Alexandre Vichi, the estranged husband, surrendered to authorities in Sonoma County and was booked for investigation of murder. The five victims in Grass Valley were Charlene Vichi and her children Teena, David, Steven, and Michelle. Charlotte Faylor, wounded, crawled to a neighbor for help as police were alerted. The Faylors remained critically injured. the case marks the fourth mass slaying in the Sierra Nevada foothills in recent months.
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Douglas labor unit to sue on Lockheed loan dispute
A labor group in St. Louis plans a court injunction to halt the 250 million dollar federally guaranteed loan to Lockheed Aircraft Corp. The TEAM union argues Douglas Aircraft competes with Lockheed and layoffs at Douglas followed the loan approval. Officials in Long Beach hint possible large layoffs at McDonnell Douglas. Weather notes follow on page 6h.
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Todal Independent Birth Rate Plunge Report
A Page A-4 note reports a long term drop in the birth rate, highlighting demographic trends. Page A-7 discusses Draftees released early if they join backup forces. Page B-1 features DREAM MERCHANTS for the lonely. Page C-7 covers MUSIC REVIEWS. Page C-B notes China outbidding Russia in aid to developing nations.
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