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Newspaper

Lompoc Record

Location

Lompoc, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1970

Page

2

U S Army warns of Viet Cong attacks in Saigon

In Saigon the U S Army warned of an anticipated Viet Cong terrorist offensive aimed at killing and maiming Americans. Brig Gen Michael J L Greene cited anti American student sentiment as a factor after recent bombings and attacks that killed two GIs and one Vietnamese and wounded 25 others.

Saigon UPI U.S. Army Michael J. L. Greene New Town Square Pia US. Army Headquarters Area Command Greene Horne Hall Bachelor Officers Quarters Qui Nhon U.S Highlands South Chind Sea An Khe Sagion Army Oh6 Thua Thien

Heavy precipitation pattern across Northeast and West

National Weather Service reports heavy snow warnings from northeast New York to New England and Utah. Up to six inches of snow expected in the east and a foot in western mountains. Binghamton New York sees six inches in six hours, Ely Nevada four inches, Philadelphia and Millville New Jersey over an inch of rain, New York City slush with 54 mph gusts. Bitter cold 12 below in northern Maine at 2 am.

United Press International New York New England Utah National Weather Service Binghampton N.Y Ely Nev Philadelphia Millvilles N.J New York City Maine Houlton

Congress Set for Record Late Adjournment at PSR

The 91st Congress will adjourn at noon January 3 as required by the Constitution, the latest finish since World War II. President Nixon blocks earlier exit, with Senate filibusters complicating plans for Christmas time off. Nixon warned of a December 26 recall if welfare action remains undone.

Washington UPL Nixon

Soviet Condemnation of U S Air War Threats in Vietnam

Moscow denounces Nixon threats to resume bombing North Vietnam and vows to draw appropriate conclusions if U S air raids continue. The Soviet statement attacks Washington’s policies in Southeast Asia and cites potential reprisals and increased aid. White House stresses urgency of vetoed bills and SST funding faces Senate filibuster over $210 million research support.

Moscow UPI Nixon U.S North Vietnam Southeast Asia Washington Paris United States Democratic Republic of White House Senate

Seniority Rules Reform Proposed by House Democrats

The Democratic steering committee chaired by Rep. Julia Butler Hansen proposes ending seniority as the sole factor for committee chairmanships and assignments. Party leaders would be directed to prefer merit, with the caucus able to reject proposed leaders and make its own selections. The plan, unanimously endorsed, will be unveiled Friday and brought to a party caucus in January before the 92nd Congress.

Washington UPI Congress Julia Butler Hansen

Nixon risks inflation warns Midwestern banker

Gaylord A. Freeman of the First National Bank of Chicago cautions that Nixon may use short term stimulus to cut unemployment but risks long term inflation and a weaker dollar. He expects inflation to ease in 1971 then accelerate in 1972 with prices rising more sharply than pre inflation levels.

Washington UPI Nixon Gaylord A. Freeman First National Bank of Chicago Freeman

Politicians react to reports of Army spying on Illinois figures

Former Gov. Otto Kerner and Sen. Adlai Stevenson III expressed shock at claims the U.S. Army spied on 800 Illinois residents opposing Nixon policies. Rep. Abner Mikva called it horrifying, while Jesse Jackson said he was not surprised. The remarks tied military surveillance to threats of democracy and potential dictatorship.

Los Angeles UPI Spahn Ranch Charles Manson Manson Sharon Tate Joseph P. Busch Jr Irving Kanarek Bush Ronald ‘Shorty Shea Paul Watkins Charlie Manson Chicago Otto Kerner Adlai E. Stevenson III Abner M. Mikva Jesse M. Jackson Army Indochina U.S. Army John M. O’brien Evanston Senate Kerner Mikva Stevenson Jackson Sam J. Ervin D-N.c Nixon House U. S. Army

My Lai Massacre Trial Focuses on Medina’s Order

In the Calley court martial defense, witness testimony links Capt. Ernest Medina to a prelude of slaughter at My Lai. The defense argues Calley acted under Medina’s urging as the unit stormed the hamlet on March 16, 1968, with a radio body count later cited as 310.

FT. Benning UPN My Lai Ernest L. Medina Calley Medina Charley Company William L. Calley Thomas J. Kinch North Cape May N.J

Nixon veto halts Manpower training bill amid unemployment doubts

Democrats say Nixon’s veto sinks the Manpower training measure for this Congress as backers claimed it could create up to one million jobs. Some Democrats privately concede override is unlikely while campaigns paint the White House as uncaring on job loss. Nixon argues WPA style jobs are inefficient and costly to taxpayers.

White House Ronald Ziegler Congress Nixon Washington UPI

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