Louis Armstrong dies two days after July Fourth birthday
Louis Armstrong known as Satchmo died at his Queens home at 71, two days after his Fourth of July birthday. The New Orleans born trumpeter had faced kidney trouble and heart complications earlier, with publicist confirmation of his death and plans for large services. Policy notes and tributes followed from fans and President Nixon.
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UPI
Louis ‘Satchmo
Armstrong
America
Kidney Foundation
Beth Israel Medical Center
Corona
Queens
Bill Doll Associates
Louie
Beth Israel Hospital
Nixon
UFI
Ole Satch
Lucille
Perdido Street
New Orleans
Nixon urges constructive settlement in steel contract talks
President Nixon pressed labor and management negotiators to reach a constructive settlement to avoid worsening the steel industry's weak world market position. George Shultz reported Nixon warned against large wage or price boosts that could reduce profits and jobs. The meeting in the White House Cabinet Room included I W Abel and Heath Larry, with talks to resume in Washington Wednesday.
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UPI
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California
Kansas City
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Heath Larry
U.S. Steel
Shultz
U.S
Cabinet Committee
Lompoc City Council set for six resolutions and three ordinances
The Lompoc City Council meets tonight at 7 30 in City Hall to consider six resolutions and three ordinances. Public hearings precede two ordinances, including creation of a Beautification and Appearance Commission. Resolutions cover school district funds, commendations for Lompoc High School teams, property conveyance for Rt 1 freeway, personnel rule changes, and highway maintenance agreement. Ordinances address environmental quality committee, Architectural Review and Subdivision boards, and a new public nuisances chapter.
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City Hall
Architectural Review Committee
Subdivision Review Board
Typhoon Halts Combat in Vietnam Near DMZ
Typhoon Harriet moves ashore near the DMZ slowing ground operations in North Vietnam for several days. Air cargo flights to the North are grounded and U S helicopters and B 52s were moved to safety as winds up to 138 mph lashed from Da Nang to the DMZ. In the south, Saigon area and Fire Base Fuller saw heavy fighting with guerrilla attacks and exchanges. Cambodian posts also faced renewed mortar fire as the summer offensive continues.
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Gulf of Tonkin
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da Nang
U.S
Ho Bowoods
Quang Ngai City
Quang Tri
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Legislature Back to Work Amid Reagan Veto Clash
Legislators resume work after a three day weekend during which Governor Reagan cut more than 503 million from the 1971 72 budget. Democrats hold majorities but lack two thirds to override vetoes without GOP help. CSEA backs restored pay hikes for state workers amid possible walkouts. Weather forecast: fair through Wednesday with highs in the 60s to 70s inland and coast.
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Reagan
California
Earl Warren
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John L. Harmer
Glendale
GOP
Loren Smith
CSEA
Holiday weekend deadly toll tops 900 with 636 traffic deaths
UPI reports the July Fourth period saw 636 auto deaths and 190 drownings, totaling 906 fatalities. California led with 60 road deaths, while Alaska and several states reported none. authorities call the weekend disastrous and note a projected 520 to 620 road deaths overall. Chief Jim Smith recalls the Bakersfield area heat as families return to work.
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National Safety Council
Jim Smith
Bakersfield
Kissinger Arrives in India for Talks Amid Protests Over Aid
UPI reports Henry Kissinger landed in New Delhi for two days of talks with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as anti American demonstrations target shipments to Pakistan. Police guarded Kissinger as protesters carrying anti Nixon and anti Yahya slogans gathered at Palam Airport.
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Henry Kissinger
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Indira Gandhi
Palam
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U.S
Kenneth B. Keating
Keating
South Vietnam
West Pakistan
Paris
David K. E. Bruce
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