U S and Japan seek major economic concessions
Washington reports the eighth meeting of the U S Japanese Economic Committee where Secretary Rogers urged a yen revaluation and removal of import limits while Fukuda warned against Nixon's 10 percent surcharge. Both side pledged cooperation despite no clear solution, highlighting fears of trading blocs and a collapse of the postwar free trade system.
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UPI
Aneeting
William P. Rogers
Takeo Fukuda
Japan
U.S
Fukuda
United States
Nixon
Rogers
Talks Yidhs No Word on State of Dock Strike
Negotiators held morning and afternoon closed doors in San Francisco to end the 72 day West Coast dock strike that closed 24 ports and tied up millions in cargo. Neither ILWU nor Pacific Maritime Association commented. In Vancouver a settlement was announced resolving a dispute that threatened cargo facilities there.
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West Coast
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union
The
Pacific Maritime Association
Vancouver
B.C
Seize Klansmen tests Thursday in bombing conspiracy case
Government says six defendants conspired since a July Fourth Klan picnic at Lake Odessa to bomb school buses and planned further violence. A report on the bombing results was made at a Michigan Klan meeting on Sept. 5 at Miles' farm, west of Pontiac, as others discussed more acts. MEANWISDLE parents vow to keep children out of school to bankrupt the Pontiac system after days of protests and bus denials. At least 16 youths were arrested amid scattered violence and several minor injuries.
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Vassar
Michigan Klan
Miles’ Farm
Pontiac
Meanwisdle
National Action Group
NAG
Nixon pledges trade stance amid post freeze plan talks
Nixon outlined post freeze strategy with labor leaders and business figures and pledged to keep wage price stabilization as a temporary measure only. He advocated strengthening the United States trading position while resisting a permanent wage price regime. The plan includes tax reductions and consultations with lawmakers, executives, and farm leaders.
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Wilbur D. Mills
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Ways and Means Committee
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America
Congress reopens debate after Nixon speech sparks mixed reactions
Democratic Speaker Carl Albert urged quick action on the President's program while Republicans and California Democrats faulted the speech. Senators Cranston and Tunney warned of economic damage from the import surcharge and viewed the address as a partisan bid. Critics pressed for a clear post freeze plan and welfare reform linked to work incentives.
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House of Representatives
Carl Albert
California
Alan Cranston
John V. Tinney
Tunney
Democratic Party
Paul N. McCloskey
R-Calif
Nixon
Congress
Sen. Jackson
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
Mills
Sen. Cranston
Jebe
Cross on Church Window Draws Crowds in South Los Angeles
Crowds gather at the Chapel of Faith in South Los Angeles each sunset to view a blazing white cross in the church window. Reported miracles spark talk of healing, though none verified. attendance at the Baptist church has doubled as believers seek meaning and signs from God.
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Chapel of Faith
Los Angeles
Marine Protection Act Moves Through House
South Bay Democrat Congressman Glenn Anderson announced the House passed the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act to regulate dumping in ocean and coastal waters. The bill bans transport and dumping of radioactive, chemical, or biological warfare agents and other wastes by U S agencies or abroad. Anderson noted 48 million tons were dumped at sea in 1908 and volumes have grown since.
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Glenn Anderson
Southland
House of Representatives
Anderson
Norwalk house fire leads to arrest in El Monte case
A 22 year old El Monte man, Gilbert R. Sandoval, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and arson after a Norwalk house fire at 13653 Kaluer Ave damaged a bedroom wall. Investigators say he had a Baseline camera in the home. no injuries were reported and damage was minor. Neighboring dispute involvement with Joseph Ramirez, 52, and son Arthur, 22, is noted. Deputies extinguished the flames with a fire extinguisher from a patrol car.
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EL Monte
Norwalk
Gilbert R. Sandoval
Kaluer Ave
Joseph Ramirez
Arthur
Ramirez
Latin leaders meet in Panama over Nixon dollar measures
Latin American economic leaders gathered in Panama to demand a rollback of President Nixon's dollar strengthening policies. They urged a backdown from U.S. commitments to hemispheric development and called for renewed assurances.
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Panama
Nixon
U.S
Trio robs plumbers of $1584 in Long Beach office
Three masked bandits robbed attendees at a plumbing meeting in an office building at 144 Walnut Ave Long Beach. Victims include Joseph B. Baker David T. Potts and others aged 31 to 72. robbers fled with wallets and a woman’s purse. Gunmen used a sawed off rifle and a revolver.
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IL Tien
Walnut Ave
Joseph B. Baker
David T. Potts
Orvill Pinney
Hillis Driver Jr
Willam II. Kunkel
Robert H. Masters
Richard Awillits
Clayton F. Watson
Long Beach
Paul C. Perrin
Lakewood
Warren M. Fossett
Robert H. Armstrong
Woodland, Hills
Georgia Flaherty
Hawaiian Gardens
Mop-up crews still working on San Dimas fire
Firefighters continued mop up on a brush fire in San Dimas Canyon about 30 miles east of Los Angeles. The blaze blackened about 50 acres and was brought under control by 300 men with help from three helicopters and four air tankers dropping fire retardant. minor activity reported elsewhere in the county.
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Los Angeles
San Dimas
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