Water project strike shuts California Water Project
State employees began a walkout over pay, claiming near unanimous participation and shutting the 2.8 billion project at a time of severe drought. Officials warned effects could hit southern San Joaquin Valley and Santa Clara Valley, while Northern California water supply remained largely unaffected for now. Governor Reagan received the nation’s top civil engineering award for the project as the strike began.
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Nixon Brezhnev Hold Private SALT Sessions At Kremlin
In Moscow Nixon and Brezhnev held extended talks centered on arms control and allied health and pollution pacts. An imminent signing of a U.S.–Soviet agreement on limiting strategic weapons was anticipated, with further private discussions on Vietnam avoided in public proceedings.
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Antiwar Landing Fizzles at Pentagon Protest
In Washington a planned antiwar assault on the Pentagon collapsed after a 40 minute clash that jailed 220 protesters and forced about 200 to return across the Potomac. Demonstrators burned uniforms and draft cards while police used mounted units and on foot charges to clear the area.
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Supervisors Oppose Proposition 9 in County Vote
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to oppose Proposition 9 the Clean Environment Initiative on the June 6 Primary ballot. Reports by Administrative Officer Raymond D. Johnson and County Counsel George P. Kading warn it would be costly and cause more problems than it solves.
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Stormy session looms as board weighs two school closings
School board will discuss Superintendent Glen Wegner’s plan to close Los Padres at Vandenberg AFB and La Honda on North A Street to cut costs amid declining enrollment. Estimated savings about 100000 dollars, offset by 5426 dollars bus cost. Parents voice concern over timing and attendance-area changes.
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Heavy fighting on three fronts in South Vietnam and intensified air raids
Three battle fronts reported with ground clashes near Hue and An Loc, and attacks in the Central Highlands around Pleiku and Kontum. Hanoi Radio cited renewed bombing while U S air raids rose to about 335 daily, signaling a stepped up campaign amid Moscow talks.
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Wallace Eyes Miami Beach Visit As Convention Near
Wallace portends attendance at the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach while doctors report his paralyzed legs remain essentially unchanged. Democratic Chairman Lawrence F O'Brien says Wallace told him he will be there and that accommodations for his supporters have been reconciled.
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Hoover estate leaves most to Tolson in DC will
J Edgar Hoover bequeathed virtually all of his 551500 estate to Clyde A Tolson in a Washington Post report. The will includes Hoover’s 100000 home in northwest Washington and personal property such as oil leases cash stocks bonds insurance unpaid salary and leave. Minor bequests go to namesakes and employees, while four nieces and two nephews receive nothing. Will probated Wednesday in DC district court.
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Jim Harmon Returns to Mail Delivery Beat
Jim Harmon is back on the mail delivery beat after an absence in another area. Diane Rebello of Vandenberg Village watches her sister Patty Maloney dance with Totie Fields on the Mike Douglas show yesterday.
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