Canadian official believes Cross alive amid FLQ threat
Montreal reports quote Jean Marchand saying a federal official is convinced diplomat James R. Cross is alive and could be saved as FLQ terrorists reconsider. Cross and Pierre Laporte were kidnapped. Laporte was killed. authorities declare a national emergency to counter disruptions planned around Montreal elections.
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Massive Santa Cruz killings linked to enviro note
Deputies found a note near the slain eye surgeon Victor Ohta and four others threatening World War 3 against environmental abusers. Five people died in a mansion fire. three suspects described as hippie-type individuals are being sought. The note was signed by symbolic fortune card figures.
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Armored buildup reported near Syria Jordan border
Travelers arriving in Beirut from Damascus describe an armored buildup near Syria southern frontier with Jordan. Tanks were seen on transports heading south in groups of six, with no clear indication whether they belong to the Syrian army or Palestinian guerrilla units. Diplomatic activity in Washington followed Nixon's meeting with Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko.
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Reagan to Probe Teacher Pay Across State Colleges
Reagan administration to audit 19 state college campuses to verify teachers are paid only for classes they teach. Cal State Los Angeles math head Ernest Eckert resigned after auditors found him paid for a USC class while teaching at Cal State. Final report due in December with further actions possible.
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Nixon and Gromyko Hold Private White House Talk
President Nixon and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko met privately in Washington to pursue a crisis easing dialogue. The talks included Rogers Kissinger and Dobrynin with discussion on Indochina peace efforts and strategic weapons limits.
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Lompoc City Tax Revenues Rise 11 Percent
City finance officer Marvin Loney reports second quarter tax receipts up 11 percent from 1969 led by a 45.4 percent jump in auto sales. Total taxable sales rose 9.8 percent from 8.09 million to 8.89 million, with apparel up 20.8 and several categories down.
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Chilean army chief shot in assassination attempt
Gunmen wounded Gen Rene Schneider in Santiago just 48 hours before congress would confirm Marxist candidate Allende as president. He was rushed to a military hospital in serious condition. Allende and leaders condemned the attack, warning of further attempts if action is not taken. Police found no motive or political orientation yet.
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Nixon policy touted as cost of living climbs
Washington report notes cost of living rose sharply and unemployment at a multi year high. Paul W McCracken defends admin stance while critics accuse inflation of escalating ahead of the November elections. House leaders urge wage and price controls as Meany calls for pro employment policies.
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