Dollar weakness and gold surge ripple across world markets
On European and Asian markets the dollar remained weak while gold hit multi year highs. In Hong Kong gold rose to 40.50 an ounce, Zurich bankers discuss steps to curb dollar rush, and U S devaluation talk pressures global money systems.
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Vietnamese forces push toward Pleiku rocket site
South Vietnamese infantry and armor moved into a triangle northeast of Pleiku City to target suspected HQ of a Communist rocket battalion. U S. Air Force B52s bombed storage areas around Khe Sanh and the A Shau Valley. South Vietnam moves an antinarcotics bill with death penalties for smugglers. U S. Command says GIs withdrawing due to drug tests will be evacuated to the United States and five more American units will depart, reducing troop levels by 530.
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Lompoc Council to settle 1.9 million budget tonight
City Administrator Gene Wahlers proposed budget calls for an eight cent tax rise per 100 assessed value and higher solid waste rates to 2.75. Utilities would rise 10 percent with water rates undetermined. Council to focus on utility increases after public input.
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Lompoc City
Art Scott
Postal Service to Hike Third Class Mail Rates Temporarily
The U.S. Postal Service will temporarily raise third class mail rates to the full level planned over five years. The increase takes effect Sept 15 and remains until 30 days after the Postal Rate Commission acts. Direct Mail Advertising Association threatens to sue to block the rise. The move aims to add about $13 million monthly in revenue.
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Rioting in Riverside Damages Cars and Buildings
Rioting in Riverside on the second night involved arson at a vacant apartment duplex and youths throwing rocks at cars on Pennsylvania Avenue. Firefighters entered under police protection to tackle the blaze as at least 14 cars were damaged and debris littered the roadway.
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Violence in Northern Ireland Surges as Death Toll Rises
British troops clash with snipers in Belfast as 14 or more killed in dawn to daybreak fighting. The IRA urged South Irish aid while internment without trial sparks civil war warnings amid clashes in Londonderry Armagh Dungannon Newry and Coalisland. Refugees flee south as unrest echoes to Easter 1916 roots.
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Committee delays action on County General Plan change
The Citizens Advisory Committee again postponed a decision on amendments affecting Vandenberg Village. A move to approve a five acre Burton Mesa Boulevard condominium plan was tabled, with 11-4 vote, as members seek private study. A July 23 meeting at Veterans Memorial Building was noted for potential recommendations to the County Planning Commission.
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