Celebration of Life Ends Early at Rock Festival After Tax and Drug Crackdown
Thousands of rock fans left the 700-acre meadow as the four day Celebration of Life festival closed after the IRS filed tax liens totaling over 700000 on ticket sales and police cracked down on drugs. Three deaths and about 100 arrests were reported amid extreme heat and dust. Identified victims include Randy Runkle 20 of Elyria Ohio who died of an overdose at the festival hospital tent. Two youths drowned while moving toward the Atchafalaya River: Edwin Hardy Jr. 20 of Atlanta Georgia and Wayne Green 19 of New Orleans Louisiana. State police and Louisiana agents counted attendees at gate receipts and ticket prices ranged from 20 to 30 dollars. The State planned to receive about one dollar per ticket in taxes.
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Coast DC3 crash near Eureka leaves 7 survivors
A chartered DC3 carrying 23 Californians including 19 real estate salesmen crashed off Eureka while taking off. Ten bodies recovered as six more are missing. High winds and rough seas hampered the search. Survivors include the stewardess and six salesmen. Coast Guard and local boats aided divers and rescuers. The crash occurred about 50 miles south of Eureka as the plane struck a rock near the shore.
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House Approves Record $41 Billion in Nondefense Bills
The House, aiming to finish in five days before a long recess, will pass five appropriation bills totaling $41 billion in new obligational authority. The measures fund Agriculture environmental protection and consumer services, State Justice and Commerce, Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Affairs NSF and space, Treasury and Postal Service, and Interior. No Senate action yet, with six major annual bills pending including Defense. An emergency funding bill extends temporary financing to Aug 6 as the long break looms.
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New NEA President Predicts More Teacher Strikes
Donald E Morrison, elected head of the 1.1 million member NEA, predicts more teacher strikes in the 1971 72 school year, especially where boards resist bargaining and teacher voices in decisions. He opposes public aid to private schools and vouchers, supports separating private funds from private schools, and notes ACT resolutions urging agency shop, opposition to performance contracts, and political activism. The NEA Representative Assembly opens with about 7,000 delegates meeting through July 2.
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CIA Sending Laotian Spies To Red China Reported
The Philadelphia Bulletin and Seattle Times published a report that the CIA recruits Laotian hill tribes to infiltrate China for troop movements and political data. U.S. officials in Laos view the missions as noncombat and unlikely to threaten ties with Peking, with several teams reportedly captured over the years.
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Dr Ellsberg Surrenders to Authorities in Boston
Dr Daniel Ellsberg, former Pentagon researcher and MIT researcher, surrendered to federal authorities in Boston after being sought by the FBI over Pentagon Papers disclosure to the New York Times. He addressed about 150 people and stated he was prepared for all consequences.
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Weather forecast repeated heat wave with no relief
The weather man warns no relief as highs reach mid to upper 90s tomorrow after lows in the 70s tonight. Yesterday’s high hit 99 and this morning’s low was 75. Readers invited to page 11 for gory details.
Agnew Says Korea Cutbacks Won’t Affect Vietnam Withdrawal
Vice President Spiro Agnew said South Korea’s plans to trim forces in Vietnam will not alter the Nixon administration’s Southeast Asia troop withdrawal. He noted the issue is mainly between Seoul and Saigon as Seoul weighs about 15,000 of its 48,000 troops in Vietnam.
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Women Dominate Consumer Spending At 85 Percent
Chuckle Statistics reveal women account for 85 percent of consumer spending while children are 15 percent and men make up the remainder, highlighting gendered patterns in purchasing power across households.
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