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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1971
Page
3
The U S payments deficit reached a record 12 billion in the July September quarter, with officials noting most of the shortfall before August 15 when currency speculation pressured markets. Nixon’s actions to defend the dollar and a 10 percent import surcharge limited losses, but the official reserve balance still showed a deeper third quarter gap.
The article outlines wage price freeze issues under Nixon Phase 2, noting a narrow board vote on retroactive wages, back pay for teachers, and merit pay treatment. It covers the Price Commission reversal on price hikes, dividend guidelines for 1972, and calls for pay board amendments amid AFL CIO pressure and business concerns.
Officials weigh a complete pullout by 1872 or a negotiated settlement with residual forces. Nixon framed a comprehensive end to bombing on the Ho Chi Minh trail and removal of Vietnam related forces if a settlement succeeds, while warnings of possible later enemy offensives persist.
Mariner 9 detected a warmer area on Mars during its second orbit and found silicate materials widespread across the planet. Scientists caution the warm zone may result from surface features heating in sunlight or interior heat, with further closeup shots planned after a small orbital adjustment.
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Air Force authority to discharge a woman officer who became pregnant during nursing duty in Vietnam. Capt. Susan K. Struck argued the regulation violated liberty, property, and religious freedom, but the panel found the public interest outweighed those concerns.
CSLB PAY OATH sparks debate as CSLA chapter urges professors to add sworn statements to oaths. Sensenbrenner says signatures only. Faculty vote this week on backing Horn’s letter to Chancellor Dumke and rescinding the order. Eckert fired for teaching graduate courses by another college. records show falsified teaching and payment issues. Swim proposes Title Five changes to require certification of fulfilled assignments.
California Governor Reagan will brief President Nixon on his Far East tour in Washington Wednesday. He plans to fly to D C after attending the Republican Governors Conference in French Lick Indiana.
Reagan vetoed a bill to reclassify marijuana from a narcotic to a restricted dangerous drug calling it a name change measure only. He argued the move would add uncertainty and confusion about marijuana.
A federal Miami grand jury heard allegations by Peter Maheu that a plot to spirit Howard Hughes from the Britannia Beach Hotel in Nassau was planned but never executed. Investigators found no Hughes presence there. details included a large mahogany box and possible listening devices. The probe also covers whether Maheu investigators illegally transported wiretapping gear, while Las Vegas officials questioned Hughes security chief Jim Golden amid a broader security and power struggle involving Robert Maheu and the Hughes firm.
Rand Corp president Henry Rowen quits, effective within 18 months, noting the board's move to broaden national security research. Board chairman Newton Minow confirms the timing and continuity plan as Rowen departs to transition leadership. Ellsberg, a former Rand employee, admitted providing Pentagon Papers to media, amid ongoing controversy.
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