Wallace Shot After Laurel Campaign Talk
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace was shot at close range while shaking hands with a crowd after speaking at a Laurel Maryland shopping center. The extent of his injuries was not immediately known as he was rushed by ambulance to Leland Memorial Hospital.
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Navy expands carrier force off Vietnam while Bastogne retaken
U S Navy announces buildup off Vietnam including USS Saratoga and three additional ships as Haiphong attacks ease. Ground fighting sees Fire Base Bastogne retaken near Hue after heavy air support. An Loc under renewed pressure with 2000 rounds fired. Cambodians face stalemate as Kirivong falls. Nixon plans Moscow visit May 22 30.
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California shuttle task force promotion under scrutiny
Four part series by Steve La Rue examines whether the California Space Shuttle Task Force pulled punches on promoting California as the prime site, undersold the bid, and faced funding limits. It also questions James Cook’s firing as executive director while remaining an outspoken advocate.
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U.S. Mines North Vietnam Rivers and Ports
A Pentagon briefing reveals U S forces have mined North Vietnamese inland rivers and canals as well as seven port entrances to disrupt supply routes. Defense spokesman Jerry Friedheim says moves support broader aims, including destroying bridges and preventing pontoon bridges from being built. He also updates foreign ships trapped behind minefields to 30 after new intelligence review.
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Glimpses Lady Doberman Breeds Nine Pups on Mother's Day
Glimpses Lady a Doberman Pinc her belonging to the Frank Nicholsons gave birth to nine puppies on Mother's Day. Betty Laurent and Chris Cass sent identical birthday cards to a friend. DeMolay boys surprised their mothers with roses yesterday. Weather remains low overcast but inland areas enjoy fair afternoons through Tuesday with highs in the 60s to 70s. Tonight's low in the 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph in the afternoons. Tuesday tides high at 6.2 feet at 12 15 am and 3 6 feet at 2 46 pm. Low tides minus 1 2 feet at 7 45 am and 2 5 feet at 6 56 pm.
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Okinawa Reversion To Japan Marks Turning Point In U S Ties
The United States returns Okinawa and 72 Ryukyu islands to Japan in a formal ceremony attended by Vice President Agnew and Prime Minister Sato. Riot police guard reception at Nippon Budokan as four students are arrested after Molotov cocktails are thrown. Nixon and Sato exchange celebratory calls on a new Washington hotline.
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City proposes sixth well to boost Lompoc water supply
Lompoc Water Department officials urged prioritizing a capital plan for a sixth well to augment current supplies amid a falling water table and hard water. The proposal will face review by the Water Commission and City Council before any budget decisions.
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Lompoc City Council set for long agenda items
City Council will tackle a lengthy regular agenda including a transfer and hiring issue across three departments, contracts for the civic auditorium painting and streets work, a state fire pumper agreement termination, and a Sister City proposal with Locarno Switzerland.
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