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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1974
Page
3
United Press International reports intensifying drought across the United States as heat scorches parched regions and worsens water shortages. Officials warn of escalating agricultural losses and heightened wildfire risk amid dry conditions.
President Nixon economic aides forecast unemployment under 6 percent this year and inflation around 7.5 percent by year end. They reject panic despite drought driven price pressures, with Proxmire urging restraint while Ford powers could be temporarily invoked.
Saigon reports South Vietnamese Rangers retook two outposts three miles southeast of Duc Duc after 21 days of fighting with Communists near Da Nang. The action left 208 communists killed and 30 Rangers dead, with 98 wounded and 25 missing. Government forces also retook a militia post at My Lais village outside Ngai City.
Nixon faces political destruction if impeached and removed, with estimates of legal costs between 200000 and 350000 and potential personal bills for a Senate trial. Saxbe rules he must cover his defense, while special counsel and White House staff salaries add to the burden. Losses include pension, office space, and retirement funds, plus taxes and possible Watergate litigation. Resignation was rejected by the White House as an escape.
Prison officials said they never intended to let Fred Gomez Carrasco and two fellow inmates leave the Texas State Penitentiary alive. A library fortress shield collapsed as guards fired, killing Carrasco and two hostages while wounding others. seven hostages were inside the shield with the convicts as shootings occurred.
Burly 34 year old William A H Williams was found guilty by a federal jury of extorting 700000 dollars from the Atlanta Constitution for the release of kidnapped editor Reg Murphy. Sentencing set for Aug 30. Williams claimed insanity and said he would appeal. His wife Betty Ruth faces Aug 19 trial on aiding in the kidnapping and knowledge of a felony.
Greek and Turkish negotiators attempted new cease fire lines in war torn Cyprus but reports of expulsions atrocities and abductions, plus Greek border alerts and Turkish naval moves, marred diplomacy. U S Undersecretary Harman arrived for talks while Cross and U N officials documented attacks and displacements.
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