Greeks Could Have Nabbed U S Nuclear Missiles in 1967 Coup
Unofficial sources say Greek troops surrounded two U.S. nuclear missile sites during Greece's 1967 coup to deter U.S. opposition. The Greek plan, called Operation Prometheus, could have overwhelmed the facilities, but the U.S. embassy learned of it, preventing seizure. The incident was discussed in a Senate hearing, with much of the transcript censored.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
Greece
NATO
United States
Athens
Elias P Demetracopoulos
Demetricopoulos
Senate Foreign Relations
Andrew J. Goodpaster
Europe
Rowland A. Paul
Subcommittee
Stuart Symington
Dmo
Last Blue Suit Scout closes Air Force era at Vandenberg
The 38th and final Scout launched from Vandenberg AFB marked the end of an era as an all Air Force team prepared and fired the booster. Sixty nine signatures on the fourth stage honor the last of the Bluesuit era with LTV Dallas taking over integrating duties.
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Air Force
Vandenberg Afb
Space and Missile Test Center
Samtec
All Air Force
Scout
Long Tempco Vought Aerospace Corporation of Dallas
LTV
Texas
Vandenberg
Drug commission nears completion with Arden Jensen named
The County Addiction and Drug Abuse Commission may complete its full membership next week. Supervisors review nominees to join four already chosen members. Latest addition is Superior Judge Arden Jensen representing the Superior Courts, joining Sheriff’s Inspector Peter J. Zanella, Deputy County Health Director Frank Cline, and John.
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County Addiction and Drug Abuse Commission
Arden Jensen
Peter J. Zanella
Frank Cline
John
New CHP officer assigned to S M area in Buellton substation
Officer Derral L. Jones of the California Highway Patrol moves from the Indio Area where he served since 1966 to the Santa Maria Area. He will join the Buellton Substation and replaces Gary D. Blackmon who moves from Buellton to Santa Maria. Charles O. Baker shifts from Santa Maria to the San Luis Obispo Area.
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California Highway Patrol
Santa Maria
Jones
Indio
Buellton
Duncan
Oklahoma
California
Santa Monica
Santa Monica Junior College
College of the Desert
Palm Desert
U.S. Army
Lompoc
Donna
Dean Gregory
Gary D. Blackmon
Charles O. Baker
San Luis Obispo
Loch Morar Monster Family Report Shocks Scotland
London University scientists announce a Loch Moral Survey 1970 finding 27 authenticated reports of a possible family of large predatory sea creatures in Loch Morar. Eyewitness accounts describe eel like heads and high speed, with colors from black to gray and green brown.
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London
UPS
Scotland
Loch Morar
London University
Elizabeth Montgomery Campbell
Burglar Breaks Into School Home Economics Class
Detectives chase a burglar who broke into a school home economics classroom in Grantham England. The intruder cooked a meal and took a bath before fleeing without washing dishes.
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Grantham
England
UPI
Aggressive Sheriff Action Sought Against Goleta Cyclists
The Board of Supervisors urged Sheriff James Webster to enforce the new county ordinance requiring signed permission slips for riding on private lands in Goleta Valley and north county. Curtis Tunnell pressed for citations as more riders, mostly youths, use the SP right of way to reach riding areas, prompting complaints from residents. Capt. Joel Honey said citations may be issued. the plan includes a Project Intercept crackdown and potential action in Orcutt.
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Board of Supervisors
Goleta Valley
North County
Fifth District
Curtis Tunnell
James Webster
Tunnell
Joel Honey
Gladys Wanless
Alondra Dr
Goleta
Kellogg Tract
Southern Pacific Co
Fairview Ave
Burroughs
Los Carneros
Capt. Honey
Wanless
Honey
Daniel G. Grant
Orcutt
Bikeways to be studied by county panel
The Santa Barbara County Board approves forming an ad hoc committee to study funding and establishment of bikeways, focusing on Goleta Valley. Members include Road Commissioner Leland Steward, Park Director George Adams, Planning Director Herbert Diverbiss, a county counsel representative, and Administrative Officer Raymond D. Johnson. Community advocates urge action from Hope Ranch and UC Santa Barbara groups.
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Raymond D. Johnson
Goleta Valley
Santa Barbara
Third District
Daniel G. Grant
Leland Steward
George Adams
Herbert Diverbiss
County Counsel
George Obern
Hope Ranch
Faculty Women's Club
UC Santa Barbara
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