California FFA to hold 42nd state convention in San Luis Obispo
Nearly 2,000 California Future Farmers of America members will gather at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for the 42nd state convention and finals judging contests May 6 to 9. National president Harry Birdwell of Fletcher Oklahoma will speak May 7. Marilyn Van Derbur will deliver the awards banquet keynote on goals and dreams.
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Explosions rock Louisiana Capitol and country club damage
Multiple blasts near the Baton Rouge State Capitol and at a nearby country club caused extensive damage but no injuries. Investigators found no clues as to the cause while Gov. McKeithen estimated a 50 000 dollar bill. separate UPI report quotes Paul W. McCracken asserting inflation gains are ahead.
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Look editor slated to testify today
Managing Editor Martin Goldman of Look Magazine was scheduled to testify today in a $12.5 million libel suit by Mayor Joseph Alioto over an article linking him to Mafia figures. Patricia Carbine testified the piece could injure Alioto’s reputation depending on handling. James Lanza and his wife Josephine denied an alleged association with Alioto’s inaugural ball.
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San Mateo
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U.S. farm products face competition in Japan
An Agriculture Department study reports growing competition for U S farm products in Japanese markets. The brief notes market pressures amid broader trade concerns and points to shifting demand and pricing dynamics influencing U S agricultural exports.
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Lennon cites Beatles split and future doubts in interview
John Lennon says the Beatles have no future for him and hints at the split amid Paul McCartney's break with the group. He calls the band a delusion and frames the situation as a shift to new identities. The remarks appear in Rolling Stone asBeatles breakup signals intensify.
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Gypsy Rose Lee Dies of Cancer at 56 in Hollywood
Gypsy Rose Lee, famed for elevating striptease, died Sunday night at UCLA Medical Center at age 56 after cancer surgery in 1966 and ongoing illness. Born Rose Louise Hovick in Seattle in 1914, she toured with sister June Havoc in vaudeville and burlesque before rising as a best selling author and TV performer.
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Capitol officials target marijuana use at the Capitol
Assemblyman Eugene A. Chappie trains staff messengers to detect marijuana odors and warns they should report scents in Capitol halls. He calls the alert preventive medicine and says narcotics agents occasionally patrol the building. None were fired over miniskirt bans, but some heed his advice on pot. The second item reports plans for a nationwide mail handling network to speed Service and save about 50 million dollars annually, per Postmaster General Blount in a U.S. News interview.
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Lompoc Unified School District bids on furniture and equipment
The Board of Trustees invites bids up to 2:00 p.m. on May 11, 1970 for AV equipment custodial items musical instruments and science supplies. Bid No. B 281-69-70 requires a 5 percent certified check or bond and contract upon award. The district may reject any bid or waive irregularities. notice dated April 23, 1970.
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis heads for Boston amid romance rumors
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis flew from Rome to Boston on Sunday night for a first US leg lasting until July. She planned talks with Senator Edward Kennedy and a meeting in Cambridge, while denying attempts to influence Christiana’s engagement to Goulandris.
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Proposals Made To Release Kopechne Inquest Transcript
In Boston two proposals seek release of the secret Kopechne inquest transcript within 72 hours to Attorney General Quinn. Attorney Jerome P. Faber says one proposal would end the controversy for all parties and the public. The transcript includes secret testimony from Edward Kennedy and 26 other witnesses in the closed inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne’s death.
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20000 Rally for America at Boston City Hall Plaza
A Fourth of July gathering in Boston drew about 20 000 people to listen to Bob Hope and other celebrities urging national unity. Hope called the Vietnam era conflict a fight for liberty while the crowd cheered in sunny 70 degree weather with flags, music, and patriotic chants. Additional speakers included Al Capp, Jim Nance, and Joe Bellino, with light heckling from a few dissidents. The event highlighted strong patriotic sentiment and public support for American values.
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Wintry blast dumps heavy snow across western states
A wintry blast brought heavy snow to high western elevations with Ely Nevada reporting four inches in six hours and Austin Nevada two more inches. Nevada counties faced locally heavy snows and travel warnings while Sierra Nevada forecasts warned of heavy snow in Northern California.
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Local Staff Roster Reveals Newspaper Leadership
The roster lists Conner as Mechanical Superintendent Lanny as Display Advertising Manager Wesley A Huffman as Circulation Manager Ray McCuen as News Editor Bill Cockshott as Sports Editor Betty Laurent as Society Editor Vaughn Proctor as Staff Writer Wilma Jack as Staff Writer Dan Duffy as Photographer.
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Tony Curtis pleads guilty to marijuana possession in London
Film star Tony Curtis admitted unlawful marijuana possession at Uxbridge Magistrates Court in London and was fined 50 pounds. Customs officials said less than an ounce was found in his luggage after arriving at Heathrow to film a TV series. Curtis, died by name Bernard Schwartz, said to be in London for a year. He arrived with wife Leslie Allen.
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