Cambodian Communists Overrun Six Outposts Near Phnom Penh
Cambodian military spokesmen report six government outposts within 50 miles of Phnom Penh fallen to Communist forces in the deepest Mekong Delta advance in 27 years. Rockets hit Pochentong airport and Baseth Hill as fighting and shelling continue around the capital with casualties among soldiers and militiamen.
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Coalition backs strict anti noise bill amid health concerns
A coalition of labor civil and medical groups urged Senate support for an EPA led antinoise bill to set strict standards. They cite 80 million affected by noise and 40 million at risk of hearing damage plus 15 million exposed to aircraft noise, urging action before adjournment.
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Reagan Plans New Tax Cut School Finance Package
Gov Ronald Reagan expects to send a new tax cut school finance plan to the California legislature after the Nov 8 return and may push it to a voter initiative if lawmakers reject it. The package would include an income tax cut plus school aid and property tax relief funded by a state surplus and federal revenue sharing. Democratic leaders favor using the budget surplus wholly for schools to address the state court ruling on education finance.
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Overreaction claimed on impact decision
Assemblyman John Knox said local agencies overreacted when the Environmental Quality Act applied to private construction. He noted 95 percent of California building permits would not be affected and said the law may require environmental studies only for projects with significant impact. Amendments to clarify the rule were ready for Senate consideration.
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Amtrak fights major cuts as ridership rises
Amtrak plans to challenge potential summer service cuts ahead of the July 1 1973 crisis date when it loses automatic basic-route obligations. Rising May and June ridership boosts hope of a railway revival, prompting talks with the Transportation Department to sway the Office of Management and Budget from trimming routes.
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Escapee Beaty Charged With Murder After Guard Killing
Ronald Wayne Beaty faced murder and escape charges after a prison guard was killed by ambushers who freed him en route to court at Chino. The incident prompted San Bernardino officials to require armed escorts for prisoners outside the facility. A prior escape by Beaty was noted. Funeral mass was held for trainee Jesus Sanchez, 24.
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Ronald Wayne Beaty
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California Institution
Chino
Bertram Griggs
Jesus Sanchez
Legislature Improves Environment Yet Slips on Attendance
Legislative Birdwatchers reports the legislature shows a 63 percent average in approving environmental measures over three years and a 65 percent three year average for supporting environmental proposals. one third of lawmakers in each house miss over 20 percent of committee meetings and assemblyman Walter Karabian had a 70 percent absentee rate. several antipollution bills have been signed by Gov Reagan.
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UPI
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Monterey Park
Ronald Reagan
Hawaii dock strike settlement seen as imminent
Negotiations extended past midnight and resumed hours later as Hawaii dock workers ratified a contract with Matson Navigation Co. and teed up tentative accords with Castle and Cooke and McCabe, Hamilton and Renny. A statewide labor easing environment followed the 1972 legislative session, with Reagan era bills on waste management and park bonds awaiting voter approval.
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International Longshoremen’s” and Warehousemen’s Union
Matso Navigation Co
Reliable Union
Castle and Cook
British troops capture IRA Provisional leader in Belfast raid
In Belfast the army arrested Cornelius McHugh, operations officer of the Provisional IRA 1st Battalion, at his Andersonstown home. Earlier, gunmen bombed Strabane town hall injuring no one, triggering a mass evacuation after a 50 pound bomb exploded. A Dublin statesman warned civil war looms as tensions rise.
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Andersonstown
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Manson Transferred From San Quentin to Folsom
Charles Manson, convicted of the Tate Sabyanca murders, moved from San Quentin death row to Folsom Prison Adjustment Center. The transfer comes amid moves to abolish capital punishment. Officials say the center houses inmates needing protection from others. Manson was among the last death row prisoners and was moved Friday.
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