Spitz Wins Fourth Olympic Gold in 100 Meter Butterfly
UPI reports Mark Spitz earns his fourth gold and sets a world record at 54.3 seconds in the 100 meter butterfly. American track falters as Hart and Robinson miss heats, Borzov favored, Wohluter and Bruggeman fail to medal. Peterson contends for a wrestling medal as the U S raches six wrestling medals for the first time since 1924.
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McGovern backs Thai troop withdrawal for POW release
Democratic candidate George S. McGovern said he would accelerate the withdrawal of U S troops from Thailand in exchange for the early release of U S prisoners of war held by North Vietnam. He reiterated a 90 day Indochina withdrawal and said bases in Asia could be closed.
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GOP charges allege McGovern campaign funding violations
GOP chairman Robert Dole announced new charges against Senator George McGovern amid ongoing probes of campaign finances. He vows two to three more allegations this week as GAO intensifies its review.
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Nixon Tanaka to discuss 1.1 billion US deficit fix
In Honolulu Nixon and Tanaka open talks with Japan ready to commit a 1.1 billion purchase to ease the trade gap. The package includes wide bodied aircraft steam bases helicopters uranium forestry and agriculture products effective April 1 1973.
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Nixon withdrawal hailed as propaganda despite troop reductions
North Vietnam denounced Nixon’s plan to pull 12 000 more troops as noisy propaganda while accusing the United States of tripling air and sea forces. Hanoi and U S negotiators at the Paris talks clashed over withdrawal aims as Washington pledged full withdrawal after prisoners return.
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Communists Carry Out Series of Attacks in Vietnam and Cambodia
In South Vietnam and Cambodia, Communist forces launched multiple terrorist strikes including a heavy 100 pound rocket barrage on Bien Hoa airbase near Saigon, killing 11 and wounding 47, with 21 American servicemen among the injured. Reports also detailed attacks near Da Nang, and deadly raids in Cambodia. The US logged low weekly casualties and aerial bombardment continued against North Vietnam.
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Autry urges major zoning reforms in Lompoc plan
Al Autry, Lompoc community development director, tells Press Club that too much commercial zoning and multiple unused categories hinder industry. He cites 20 priority problems, parking ordinance hearings, and pending studies on zoning and land use as city officials seek a clearer image and better standards.
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