Canada strike could close McDonnell Douglas plants
A threatened Canadian strike at Malton Ontario by UAW and IAM to Oct 13 could halt Canadian wing supply for DC planes, forcing Southland plant shutdowns in Long Beach Torrance and delaying U.S. wage talks. Officials say a Canadian shut down would pressure U.S. negotiators as wage controls loom.
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Thieu Wins Fourth Term in One Candidate Vote
Thieu secured a four year term in a one candidate election amid protests and shelling. Official returns show over 87 percent turnout with many voting in support, while opposition figures like Minh and Ky boycotted. Delta Bac Lieu reported 99.6 percent support. Hue City had 64.3 percent turnout amid long antigovernment sentiment.
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Attica revolt traced to guard error over inmate scuffle
The Times piece links the 1971 Attica uprising to a misread report of a scuffle between inmates and guards. It details how a disputed Yard exchange, a delayed Dunne visit plea, and prior leadership by Herbert Blyden helped ignite the four day siege that ended with 42 dead. Interviews with lawmakers, inmates, and others are used to reconstruct events.
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Rigged under seat Bomb in auto of L B woman probed
Police investigate a homemade bomb found under the driver's seat of a Long Beach woman's car. Eamily Ann Elliott reported the device Sunday. a visitor, Eugene Marshall of Wilmington, cut wires and dismantled the cylinder. Police lab found the bomb about 10 inches long with waxed powder and foil wrapping.
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Eamily Ann Elliott
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Eugene Marshall
Wilmington
Marshall
William S. Grant longtime Long Beach assemblyman dies
William S. Grant, a six term Long Beach assemblyman key to establishing Long Beach State College, died at 78 at his home. A 1946 entry to politics, he served as Third District councilman and remained active in local affairs into 1969. He helped move the Los Angeles River Freeway and pushed tidelands and National Guard armory legislation. He was honored by both parties for his work and described life as selling himself in business and politics.
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Assembly
Robert P. Crow
Assemilyman
Long Beach State College
Stephen Horn
Cal-State
Grunior Grant
Grunion
Tidelands
National Guard
Democratic Party
Jess Untuh
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Antiwar sailors held aboard ship brig after arrest
Nine sailors flown to the aircraft carrier USS Constellation from San Diego were confined to the ship's brig while awaiting possible courts martial. They had sought refuge in Christ the King Roman Catholic Church to avoid sailing to Southeast Asia, and were arrested by federal marshals and Navy officials.
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Southeast Asia
Constellation
Nixon deadline passes as ports stay idle coast to coast
Longshoremen across most U S seaports remain idle as negotiators in San Francisco seek a West Coast settlement to end the 95 day walkout. Talks face Nixon deadline and possible Taft Hartley action, with only five Texas ports open and East Coast activity ongoing. The shutdown has halted cargo and caused multibillion dollar losses, while containerized cargo disputes complicate loading and unloading.
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Allantic
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Texas
West Coast
Nixon
J. Curtis Counts
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
International Loughoremen’s and Warehousemen's Union
Harry Bridges
Pacific Maritime Association
Ed Flynn
Florida
White House
New York
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New York Shipping Association
Houston
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Brownsville
Port Arthur
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Mast
Appalachian
Canada
Mexico
California
Senators Propose Asia Fund Cut and Troop Ceiling
Senators seek a reduction in Asian fund allocations and a ceiling on troop deployments, signaling shifts in defense and foreign policy. The proposal outlines budget cuts and caps tied to regional commitments, aiming to realign resources and review strategic priorities.
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