Probe sought on bankrupt Penn Central rail line and banks
House Banking Committee Chairman Wright Patman ordered an inquiry into ties between Penn Central Railroad and 77 banks that gave multimillion dollar loans. The move followed the railroad’s bankruptcy filing and a stock market drop as lawmakers opposed further federal loans. Senate leaders Mansfield and Proxmire joined Patman in opposing the loan and sought amendments to tighten federal loan rules.
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D-Wis
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Proxmire
Nixon to decide on voting age extension plan
President Nixon plans to announce this week a bill to lower the voting age to 18 and extend the Voting Rights Act for five more years. He studied constitutional questions at Camp David while civil rights leaders threaten a court challenge if enacted.
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UPI
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Maryland
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U S Plans Air Strikes on New Cambodia Supply Lines
The United States reports air strikes will target fresh Communist supply routes deep in Cambodia as needed. Spokesmen say operations will continue beyond the June 30 withdrawal deadline to protect South Vietnam forces and halt enemy materiel movement along routes linked to the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
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Laos
Japan renews treaty for military security with U S
Tokyo reports that Japan's Conservative government renewed the 10 year old security pact with the United States despite week long protests from Communist Socialist and Buddhist groups. The treaty will continue beyond its midnight expiration.
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UPI
Japan
United States
Burglary Hits Local Businesses and Park Facility
Police report multiple weekend thefts including the Boys Club at 901 West Ocean Avenue where 109 dollars was stolen from a deposit bag and personal cash. Moore Mill and Lumber Co. at 320 North D Street lost 863 dollars in tools such as saws and drills. Also stolen were stereo cartridges from two cars on Fourth and A Streets and a wallet from a restroom at Ryan Park. A larger context notes renewed treaty debates and nationwide demonstrations.
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Moore Mill and Lumber Co
N. D St
Jeffrey Johnson
William Francis
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Patricia Hannah, of 730 B N. A St
Ryan Park
US crime up 13 percent in first quarter 1970
FBI Uniform Crime Reports show overall crime rising 13 percent in January to March 1970 despite Nixon emphasis on law and order. Violent crime increased in most categories while property crime rose 13 percent, with regional gains strongest in the north central and southern states.
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UPI
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FBI
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John N Mitchell
Two Die In Highway 154 Collision Near San Marcos Pass
Robert Greely Tichy 23 of Cachuma Village and Benny Joe West 23 of Tehachapi died in a two car crash on Highway 154 near San Marcos Pass. Victor Jett McGrary 18 of Tehachapi and Frank Wayne Borer were injured and hospitalized. McCrary later moved to Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara. CHP reports the fatalities and McCrary were in one westbound car. Borer drove eastbound. Further details pending CHP update.
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Cachuma Village
Benny Joe West
Tehachapi
Victor Jett McGrary
Techachapi
Frank Wayne Borer
Tichy
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Santa Ynez Valley Hospital
Highway 154
San Marcos Pass
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Santa Barbara
California Highway Patrol
Borer
CHP
Supreme Court Orders Counsel for Indigent at Preliminary Hearings
The high court ruled states must provide lawyers for poor defendants at preliminary hearings in all criminal cases. In a separate decision the court upheld convictions by juries of fewer than 12 members and allowed prosecutors to obtain alibi witness names in advance. The Alabama appeal led to overturned convictions and remand for new proceedings.
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UPI
Supreme Court
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William J. Brennan Jr
Flower Festival Parade Preparations Under Way
Flags are being raised on street light standards today ahead of the Flower Festival parade. Mayor Art Scott is returning home this morning wearing a flower shirt.
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Art Scott
Weather Brief Overcast Outlook With Coastal Drizzle
Overcast skies inland to fair afternoons through Tuesday with coastal drizzle at night. Highs in the 60s near the coast and in the 70s inland. Lows around 50 tonight. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Tides: high 5.9 ft at 12 56 am and 4 3 ft at 3 02 pm. Low tides minus 0.9 ft at 8 14 am and 2 4 ft at 8 02 pm.
135 Arrested in Largest U.S. Narcotics Roundup
Federal agents say 135 people were arrested in the biggest narcotics raid in U.S. history. The operation netted about 2.6 million dollars in drugs plus cash vehicles and weapons, with 45 suspects still sought and Interpol alerted.
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Washington
UPI
Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
United States
Allen Eric Rudd Marrero
Coral Gables
Fla
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International Police Organization
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