Lompoc Bikers May Get River Park Playground Site
Recreation Superintendent Jack Anderson says the city nears finalizing a 15 acre River Park parcel east of town for motorbike riding. HUD and State Parks approval pending with state and federal grants backing the purchase.
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Francis Beattie
Joe Valencia
Beattie
Marjorie Thomas
Apollo 14 countdown continues toward lunar launch
The countdown to Apollo 14 proceeds smoothly at Cape Kennedy with hopeful forecasts for Sunday afternoon launch conditions. Astronauts Shepard Roosa and Mitchell review gear aboard the command ship while backup crew Cernan Evans and Engle keep training pace ready to step in if needed.
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Stuart A. Roosa
Edgar D. Mitchell
Extension sought for Mid-east cease-fire by Big Four
United States Soviet Britain and France pledged to meet again Feb 4 to discuss extending the Feb 5 Middle East cease-fire. U N negotiator Jarring and Secretary General Thant weigh options while Egypt signals pessimism about progress in peace talks and a possible unilateral extension. Egypt’s ambassador voiced discouragement at Israel’s response to Egypt’s six point peace plan.
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End of Special Forces Era in Vietnam Declared by US Navy
The US command announced the closeout of all Special Forces operations in South Vietnam marking the end of Green Beret presence in Indochina. The 5th Special Forces headquarters at Nha Trang ceased operations January 15 after a decade. Military spokesmen gave no date for full troop withdrawal.
Nixon official urges end to ICC regulation of surface transport
Assistant Attorney General Richard W. McLaren urged abolition of ICC rate making, arguing competition should set prices for railroads trucks and other surface transport. He said regulation rewards inefficiency and hurts shippers and consumers while promising long term industry improvement.
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New Uganda government frees prisoners
The new Ugandan military government led by Maj. Gen. Idi Amin releases 59 political prisoners including ex prime minister Benedicto Kiwanuka and Princess Nalinya Ndagire jailed since 1969. Thousands of Baganda tribesmen greet the two at Kololo Hill airstrip amid clashes with police.
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Ecuador Seizes Three More American Tuna Boats
The United States says Ecuador has seized three more American tuna boats off its coast bringing the total to 17 since January. The vessels Jeanette C Coimera and Western King were taken near Salinas and likely will be released after fines. The dispute concerns fishing rights beyond 12 miles but within 200 miles, with the OAS set to discuss arbitration.
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Morton approved for Interior Secretary
The Senate confirmed former Rep Rogers C. Morton as President Nixon's interior secretary by unanimous voice vote with under a dozen members present. Senators Hugh Scott and Charles Mathias praised Morton as the pick to replace Walter Hickel, ousted last month for lack of mutual confidence.
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UPI
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Rogers C. B. Morton
Nixon
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Charles McC. Mathias
Morton
Walter J. Hickel
Storm rips Northeast as four hikers go missing on Mt Washington
A fierce storm batters the Northeast with heavy snow and subzero wind chills. Four Rutgers Outdoor Club hikers from New Jersey are lost on Mt. Washington N H while multiple search teams battle bitter conditions.
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Rutgers University Outdoor Club
Mt. Washington
N.H
New Jersey
Rogers in closed meeting on Cambodia actions
Senate Foreign Relations Committee summoned Secretary of State Rogers to a closed session to learn what is occurring in Cambodia and whether U S military actions violate last year's restrictions. Officials cited eyewitness reports of Americans on the ground and dressed in civilian clothes.
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Defense
Melvin R. Laird
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Foreign Relations Committee
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