Unconfirmed Crisis Rumors Reach China As Mao Rumor Differs
Diplomatic sources in Peking report a crisis rumor surrounding Mao Tse-tung with Chinese embassies denying illness or death. Paris and London offices insist Mao is in excellent health while Oct. 1 celebrations are reportedly altered rather than canceled. White House denies new information affecting Nixon’s China trip.
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UPI
Peking
China
Mao Tse-tung
Mao
Paris
London
Washington
White House
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Gate of Heavenly Peace
Cost of living rises in August amid wage freeze test
The Labor Department reports a 0.3 percent rise in the cost of living in August, led by a 3.7 percent jump in gasoline prices. Wages rose, with average weekly earnings up $1.43 to $129, reflecting pre and post freeze data. The report coincides with congressional action on Nixon’s wage-price freeze and tax reductions.
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UPI
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Rental risks loom over Lompoc property market
Real estate brokers and managers in Lompoc describe the rental business as risky and deteriorating due to welfare tenants and slow eviction processes. They cite losses from nonpayment and property damage, calling for quicker remedies and stronger protections while noting wide price pressure in low rent areas.
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Lompoc
County Welfare Department
Harley Craig
Craig
Welfare Department
Art Scott
Central Coast Realty
Scott
Warren Culberson
Culberson
South Vietnamese Senate Urges Thieu To Cancel Election
In a special session the South Vietnamese Senate passed a resolution urging President Nguyen Van Thieu to call off the October 3 presidential election and allow the speaker to reorganize the voting. Thieu, the sole remaining candidate after Ky and Minh withdrew, had promised to resign if not at least 50 percent of seven million voters backed him.
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Nguyen van Huyen
Thieu
Council sets Oct 5 deadline for TV service upgrade
Lompoc City Council tied the Oct 5 deadline to improve Lompoc Valley Cable TV to a committee recommendation and a promise from Cable TV reps that targets are achievable. The panel urged performance standards, a citizen monitoring system, and fast response to complaints, with a possible franchise action if unmet.
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