Food prices jump as March records set in Nixon era
government reports March sees 0.9 percent rise in cost of living the fastest in 22 years. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes food prices up 3.1 percent with meat costs a major factor. economists split on outlook with some calling for price wage and rate controls.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Herbert Stein
William Proxmire
Dwis
Congress
Stein
Council of Economic Advisers
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
U.S. Air Strikes Near Phnom Penh as Kep Falls
American warplanes hit suspected Communist positions within five miles of Phnom Penh while Cambodian authorities confirmed Kep, on the Gulf of Thailand, had fallen. Reports say Highway 4 remains severed and fighting forces a supply convoy back to Phnom Penh. B52 raids were reported near Damank Amphl as the 80th day of a Communist offensive continued.
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Phnom Penh
UPI
Kep
Sre Ambel
Kompong Som
U.S
Damank Amphl
Indochina
Gulf of Thailand
Kampot
Mitchell Admits He Sat In On Watergate Bugging Talks
Former Attorney General John Mitchell acknowledged he attended meetings where bugging and more detailed intelligence against Democrats were discussed. He said he had no prior knowledge of the June 17 Watergate break‑in and reaffirmed denials from previous interviews.
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Washington
UPI
John N. Mitchell
Federal
Watergate
Mitchell
Nixon
James W. McCord Jr
Jeb Stuart Magruder
CBS
New York Times
Times
Spring storms lash Midwest with deaths and damage
Blizzards tornadoes and strong winds swept the Plains and Mississippi Valley killing at least one person and injuring many. A cattle truck driver died near Channing Texas after a collision in dust and wind. Amarillo and Batesville reported injuries and property damage from 100 mph winds and toppled trees. Twisters hit western Tennessee counties.
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United Press International
Plains
Mississippi Valley
Channing
Tex
U.S
Amarillo
Tennessee
Tight gas situation warned for coming summer
Darrell M. Trent of the U S Office of Emergency Preparedness warned at a New York forecasting conference that a tight gasoline situation is ahead this summer as demand rises faster than production. Independent stations nationwide were already closing for lack of fuel. In Columbus Ohio D N Walcutt of Certified Oil Co issued a similar warning as one of Ohio's largest independents.
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United Press International
U.S
Darrell M. Trent
Office of Emergency
Trent
The
American Statistical
New York
Columbus
Ohio
D.N. Walcutt
Certified Oil Co
Certified
Classified staff seek salary raise and holiday in Lompoc plan
The Lompoc Unified School District faces a proposed salary and fringe benefit package from its 251 classified employees. They seek 11.1 percent raises totaling about 316000 with 195000 for benefits and an extra New Year holiday plus vacation changes. The plan aims to keep wages competitive in the regional labor market.
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Albert Manning
Manning
Lompoc Unified
Lompoc Youth Shot in Campground Death During Dispute
William Carter, 19, of the Miguelito Ranch near Lompoc, was killed in a Santa Ynez Campground confrontation with Robert H. Gilbert, 33, of Carson. An inquest was likely. Gilbert was questioned and released. The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. as youths allegedly tried to seize Gilbert’s cooler. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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Lompoc Valley
Forest Service
Los Prietos
Santa Ynez
Pete Zanella
William Carter
Miguelito Ranch
Lompoc
Zanella
Robert H. Gilbert
Carson
Calif
Carter
Gilbert
McPeek
Everett named to health post in county switch
Alfred Engle, County Director of Environmental Health, retires May 1 after 30 years. Edward L. Everett promoted to health post and will assume duties at Santa Maria Lompoc and Solvang offices until successor is named. Howard Menzel resigns as County Employees Assn director due to workload. Bruce Dodds and William Allen named as new deputies.
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Alfred Engle
Edward L. Everett
Joseph T. Nardo
Everett
Engle
North County
Santa Maria
Lompoc
Solvang
Howard C. Menzel
County Employees Assn
Menzel
Employes’ Association
California Public Employees Federation
George P. Kading
Bruce W. Dodds
William R. Allen
Dodds
Allen
Kern County
Bakersfield
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Security Council
Middle East
W. Don MacGillivray
Lebanon
Beirut
John A. Scali
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