Pilot accuses SAC of stupidity over B52 loss
An Air Force pilot writes to Senator Mathias accusing the Strategic Air Command of stupidity and laxity in planning saturation bombing over Hanoi. He says repeating flight paths allowed North Vietnamese gunners to anticipate routes, leading to a B52 being shot down. The letter requests investigation and changes to flight paths.
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California economy outlook 1973 predicts gains in income and jobs
The California Finance Department forecasts 9.1 percent personal income growth to 111.5 billion and 2.8 percent rise in civilian employment to 8.53 million in 1973. Unemployment is seen dropping to 5.4 percent. Gains expected in trades services manufacturing and government. aerospace jobs up 14 thousand in 1972 and 16 thousand more in 1973.
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Reagan to subdivide 778 acres in Riverside County
Governor Reagan says he has begun steps to subdivide 778 acres of mountain ranch land he owns in the Santa Rosa Mountains near Temecula. He cites problems such as a lack of power and water and notes he may not have time to develop the ranch as planned.
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Attorney disarms defendant in courtroom melee
Assistant State Attorney Michael Striar disarmed William Mooty in a Miami circuit court where Mooty faced aggravated assault charges for firing a 38 caliber pistol at a couple on a motorcycle. Striar grabbed Mooty, pinned him, and retrieved the loaded revolver from Mooty’s right pants pocket after a whispered alert from a nonuniform officer.
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Moretti Could Tap Manatt As State Campaign Chairman
In Sacramento UPI reports Assembly Speaker Bob Moretti may name Charles T. Manatt as state Democratic campaign chairman if Manatt wants the post. Manatt, a key ally, said he is seriously considering the assignment as Moretti weighs a run for the 1974 Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
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Autotrains or electric cars for the future
Detroit report argues high speed autotrains and electric urban cars could expand private car use amid energy fears. Richard A. Rice of Carnegie Mellon to SAE says door to door travel could improve while autos remain dominant as petroleum demand rises and costs increase. Autotrain concept envisions 150 to 250 cars per train moving at 70 to 90 mph.
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Banker pleads guilty to embezzling in Georgia
Lamar B. Hill, former bank president in Cartersville, pleads guilty to 60 counts of embezzlement and misapplication tied to about $4.7 million from the bank. Sentencing set in two weeks. potential penalties reach 300 years and $300,000 fine. Government portrays him as a jet setter and gambling playboy.
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UPI
Lamar B. Hill
North Georgia
Lean
Graying Hill
U.S. District Court
Watergate Seven bugging trial opens in Washington
UPI reports the government will present opening clues in the Watergate Seven conspiracy burglary case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Earl J. Silbert will outline the government's theory while lawyers for five defendants prepare their opening statements.
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Senator warns China near superpower status in missiles
Senator Stuart Symington told a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing he was surprised by intelligence testimony on China's missile capabilities. He cited CIA briefings and noted China is not part of SALT talks while defense officials said Beijing is rapidly deploying ICBMs with a range around 3,500 miles capable of reaching Moscow.
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UPI
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China
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Richard Helms
Pentagon
Moscow
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IRA weakened by arrests shifts tactics in Northern Ireland
Security officials say arrests of IRA leaders and large arms seizures have weakened the group and prompted a temporary shift in tactics. Authorities note gunmen arrested and munitions seized, with less bombings and shootings, while some officials point to new street riot tactics fueling post Christmas violence against British troops in Londonderry and Belfast.
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