Pentagon seeks approval for third ABM site at Whiteman AFB
The Pentagon asks Congress to approve a third Safeguard antiballistic missile site at Whiteman Air Force Base Missouri and funds for advance work on five additional sites. Defense officials cite Soviet missile tests since SALT talks began and stress ABM work but say no deployment commitment.
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Pompidou Visits White House for Two Day Talks
French President Georges Pompidou arrived at the White House for two days of talks with Richard Nixon after spending a night at Camp David. The leaders praised friendship, pledging to cooperate on world issues, with a focus on France's sale of Mirage jets to Libya.
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County considers strict air pollution controls at public hearing
The Board of Supervisors set a March 23 hearing on possible actions to curb rising air pollution countywide. Residents favor a county-wide air pollution district, while others fear tax rises and limits on burning. Moderates propose phased burnings or permits using incinerators, amid protests from Hope Ranch and Montecito. South Coast air quality remains urgent with the Airox plant near Casmalia under review.
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Missionary Worten Describes Life in Indonesia
The Rev H Von Worten and his family have lived in a small Indonesian city for four years as missionaries for the Southern Baptist Convention. He talks of a military democracy, rice meals, limited electricity, and low wages while noting rapid growth in Christian membership and the church network including a hospital, seminary, and printing plant. Worten converted in high school, then pursued ministry after leaving a law program.
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Heathrow Ground Crew Stage Arab Airline Stoppage
Heathrow workers vote to halt eight Arab airlines and curb El Al operations after a bomb scare and security concerns follow a Swissair crash. The move, tied to fears of sabotage, could disrupt refueling and maintenance across multiple carriers as officials assess safety measures.
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Doughnut Shop Hiring Wave Amid Lions Bowling Prep
A long line of women applies at a new doughnut shop as Lions Club members practice for the annual 7:30 a.m. bowling tournament set for Thursday.
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Weather forecast promises showers and warm spells
Cloudy conditions persist through Wednesday with a chance of showers tonight and Wednesday. Highs 65 to 75 today, 60 to 65 Wednesday, overnight lows in the upper 40s with light winds veering south to 12 to 25 mph. Tides show high of 3.7 feet at 11 56 a.m and lows of 1.0 foot at 6 08 a.m and 1.2 feet at 5 38 p.m.
Avalanche Buries Swiss Army Camp and Homes in Reckingen
An avalanche from Blinne horn Mountain struck Reckingen Switzerland at 5 10 a m burying 48 officers and others in a camp and five houses. Rescue teams retrieved 19 survivors and six bodies with 23 still missing and little hope for them. Local baker Jacob Simeon said residents feared a slide for over a week.
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Extension bill eyed to push agriculture deadline
The measure to extend the agriculture preserve deadline from March 1 to May 15 faces quick action in the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee on Wednesday and could reach the Governor by Friday. Beattie aide George Hutson cited a rapid push by State Senator Lagomarsino to pass as an emergency ordinance this week.
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Planners urged to study broader pollution report for Lompoe
City Attorney James Longtin urged Lompoe planners to adopt a watershed wide approach to pollution regulation. He warned against city only solutions and cited the 22 page report on air water solid waste and noise. Commissioners supported the study and suggested forming a county pollution district.
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Fish knife linked to Vietnam hero murder on East Beach
Police say a bone handled fish knife with a four inch blade is the suspected murder weapon in the stabbing deaths of John Hood and Sandra Garcia found on East Beach near their car. Hood, 24, a Vietnam veteran, received Bronze Star Silver Star Purple Heart and Presidential Citation. Garcia, 20, worked for the DMV. Investigators questioned friends and relatives to piece weekend movements.
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