Pentagon denies ground troop moves to Vietnam in war zone
Pentagon says reports of 15 000 troops headed to Indochina are in error as only returning personnel move home. About 400 infantrymen flown to Phu Bai near the battle line to protect bases, not to engage, amid Nixon withdrawal plans. A B 52 squadron was ordered to Southeast Asia, boosting to over 100 bombers in theater.
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Fresh North Vietnamese assaults threaten Hue and Bastogne area
UPI reports new enemy attacks from the A Shau Valley strike Fire Base Bastogne near Hue while 400 U.S. troops and artillery rush to Phu Cai. Vietnamese and U.S. forces clash as Bastogne and Anne bases face pressure. air power builds from Da Nang to reinforce defenses.
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Voters endure rain in city council and housing vote
Despite rain, municipal voters turnout remains moderate for two city council seats and an elderly housing proposition. By 10 30 am about 14 percent of 7000 registered voters had cast ballots across 16 precincts, Hapgood School leading with 19 percent of 490 voters by 11 am.
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Rain ends drought in Lompoc Valley
Scattered showers ended a 41 day drought in the Lompoc Valley area. By 8 a.m. 0.07 inch of rain raised the season total to 6.59 inches in Lompoc, vs 7.21 inches a year ago. Drought forced ranchers to sell cattle and threatens next year’s economy with a possible record dry year.
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New Jersey congressman Gallagher indicted on tax evasion
U.S. Attorney Herbert Stern announced that Rep Cornelius E Gallagher of Bayonne NJ was indicted by a federal grand jury on income tax evasion conspiracy and perjury. The charges stem from use of 350000 in municipal bearer bonds and alleged conspiracy with ex Jersey City officials. He faces arraignment on April 21.
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Lompoc Commission Sets Public Hearing on Sign Ordinance
The Lompoc Planning Commission will hold a April 24 public hearing to review the first full scale sign ordinance revision since the 1960s. Key points include a three sign limit, maximum 300 square feet per site, no moving or animated signs, annual maintenance, and setbacks for exterior walls. The panel also deferred a separate church project and discussed county-area development controls.
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Two FCI staffers fired for alleged irregularities
Warden Frank Kenton announced the severance of two Federal Correctional Institution employees, Roy Goddard and Anthony Santiago, after hearings. Goddard was terminated February 14 as parole and probation officer, Santiago was fired yesterday as camp administrator. Both may appeal to the Bureau of Prisons, the DOJ, and the Civil Service Commission, with possible appeals to federal courts. Attorney Gary Dunlap said he will file Civil Service Commission appeals in San Francisco. The dismissal followed an investigation into irregularities at the FCI camp late last year involving unauthorized inmate leaves.
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ITT official accused of possibly perjuring in memo dispute
Rep. Bob Wilson called for an investigation to determine if ITT Washington head W R Merriam lied about seeing a controversial memo by lobbyist Dita Beard. Sen Edward Kennedy accused DOJ of withholding information about Mrs Beard’s involvement in medicare fraud probes.
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Ousted Sheriff Captain Had Marijuana In Office
The UPI report notes Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Capt. Joel B. Honey found with marijuana in his office during a May 1971 search. Lt Michael Swan testified at a Civil Service Commission appeals hearing resuming after a recess. Honey was fired last year for misconduct amid Isla Vista riot leadership in 1970.
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