Nixon calls press at Western White House in San Clemente
Nixon summoned newsmen for a noon briefing as he neared the end of a visit and prepared to work on an updated Vietnam report and possible troop cuts. He planned to fly back Monday and deliver a nationwide address Wednesday night while optimistic on Laos, with the withdrawal rate temporarily maintained and possibly increased.
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San Clemente
Calif
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White House
Ronald L .Ziegler
Nixon
Vietnam
U.S
Washington
Laos
Americans killed as battle rages near Fire Base 6
Heavy fighting roils Central Highlands near Fire Base 6 with reports of two Americans dead and four others killed plus six wounded from a friendly artillery misfire near the DMZ. Elsewhere, Duc Duc attacked as 1,180 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong were reported killed in three days of fighting. South Vietnamese losses run high with 61 killed and 82 wounded.
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APS
South Vietnam
U.S
Demilitarized Zone
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U.S. 10St Airborne Division
Cam Lo
Duc Duc
Fire Base 6
Central Highlands
UPI
Robert E. Sullivan
Sullivan
U.S. Command
Hanoi
Dak To
Rentz Red Cross chapter earns awards for 1970 drive
The American National Red Cross cited J. Fred Rentz and the local Red Cross chapter for achievements in the 1970 United Fund campaign at its executive committee meeting yesterday. Dr. David Hamilton discussed the national disaster fund. Volunteers logged 2,500 hours in March. Upcoming meetings include April 29 budget review and May 27 board session at the chapter house on N. Mercer St. Guests included William Eckles, Mrs. Jessie Stevenson, and Mohawk High School students Peggy Cox and Todd Vandyke.
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American National Red Cross
J.fred Rentz
Red Cross
United Fund
the Red Cross
David Hamilton
National Resolutions Committee
National Disaster Fund
Alvin * Shenkan
Jay Weiner
Audrey Morris
N. Mercer St
William Eckles
Jessie Stevenson
Peggy Cox
Todd Vandyke
Mohawk High School
BCC to Hold Rap Session For Parents And Students
The BCC will hold a rap session for parents and students from the citys two junior high schools at the Grant St Housing Authority at 6 p.m. tomorrow. The meeting includes discussion groups led by guests of the BCC with music by local talent and refreshments. Guest speakers include James Bell of the state police Atty Frank Verterano and Mrs Kathryn Christofer.
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BCC
Grant St. Housing Authority
James Bell
State Police
Frank Verterano
Kathryn Christofer
Police city wage talks set to begin in June
Formal wage talks between the city police and administration are expected to start in June. The 59 member police force contract expires at year end. Firefighters want negotiations soon, with no date set. Police have begun binding arbitration machinery if talks stall. past contracts were settled by arbitration.
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Larry D. Worth
Joseph Farris
Manson drama rolls on
Los Angeles UPI Charles Manson and three followers go on trial for two more murders in the Tate LaBianca case era. Manson Susan Atkins Bruce Davis and Stephen Grogan face charges in the Hinman and Shea slayings as prosecutors link the killings to Manson’s apocalyptic plan. Judge Choate denies some motions and considers splitting the indictments.
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UPI
Charles Manson
Manson
Susan Atkins
Tate-LaBianca
Bruce Davis
Stephen Grogan
Davis
Miss Atkins
Gary Hinman
Robert Beausoleil
Groggins
Donald “Shorty” Shea
Spahin Ranch
Tate LaBianca
Burton Katz
Superior Court
Raymond Choate
Choate
Angela Davis bail bid amid Calley precedent
Davis supporters in San Francisco urge bail pending her murder trial, arguing President Nixon freed Lt. William Calley on appeal while Davis has spent 100 days in Marin County Jail. Davis, 27, a former UCLA professor and communist, is charged with murder kidnapping and conspiracy after a courthouse shootout in San Rafael that killed four, including a judge. A motion for bail awaits a ruling delayed by efforts to disqualify judges.
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San Francisco
UPI
Angela Davis
Nixon
William Calley
Calley
Marin County
Franklin Alexander
National United Committee
Miss Davis
UCLA
San Rafael
Apollo 15 morale cited as cause of craft problems
Apollo 15 workers at Cape Kennedy face technical issues in the lunar landing craft. James Irwin says morale may be slipping due to trained personnel leaving. Commander David Scott remains confident that Cape workers will fix the bugs and meet the July 26 launch date.
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Riverside Ambush Kills Two Officers On Burglary Call
In Riverside California two police officers Leonard A. Christiansen 30 and Paul C. Teel 25 were shot to death during a routine burglary call on the East Side. Lt Donald J Mann said the ambush appeared planned with a resident noting she did not call police. Four youths four youths were seen fleeing into a gulley near the home.
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Riverside
Calif
UPI
Donald J. Mann
Leonard A. Christiansen
Paul C. Teel
Christiansen
Teel
Newark NTU strike ends tentative agreement reached
The nation's longest teachers strike appears near settlement as Newark Teachers Union and the Board of Education reach a tentative agreement Friday. Strikes continued in San Francisco Scottsdale Ariz and western Pennsylvania. Jesse Jacob president of the board opposed the compromise and said he will not call a public meeting to ratify a new contract. The union is accused of trying to dictate to the board.
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Newark Teachers Union
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Board of Education
San Francisco
Scottsdale
Ariz
Pennsylvania
Newark School Board
Jesse Jacob
Ohio woman named 1971 Cherry Blossom Queen
Christina Ann Schuler a 19 year old radio and television major from Stephens College Missouri was chosen Cherry Blossom Queen. She will reign over the remaining Cherry Blossom festivities after a parade on Constitution Avenue as Secretary Morton spun the Wheel of States marking the festival start.
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Washington
UPI
Ohio
Christina Ann Schuler
Miss Schuler
Stephens College
Columbia
Bellefontaine
Constitution Avenue
Rogers C. B. Morton
Wall closed keeps East West Berlin families apart
East Germany refused to open the Berlin Wall for Easter reunions despite hopes. West Berliners, including Ruth Finger, yearned to see relatives as 500,000 residents have kin in East Berlin. Three talks between West Berlin and East German officials ended with no wall opening.
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UPI
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Berlin Wall
West Berlin
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West
Ford workers reject Halewood pay offer in nine week strike
London United Press International reports that at Ford Halewood near Liverpool nearly 5 000 workers voted down a 33 1/3 percent raise. Ford says 30 000 strikers may return Monday but Halewood leaders urge continued action and national support while Ford remains confident the strike may end this weekend.
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UPI
Ford
Britain
Halewood
Liverpool
Ford Halewood
DeCarbo chosen Man of the Year by New Castle Optimist Club
Former New Castle Mayor Edward A. DeCarbo receives the Man of the Year honor from the New Castle Optimist Club with a recognition dinner set for May 25 at the Holiday Inn. The long list of DeCarbo’s service includes public welfare boards, veteran roles, church work, Knights of Columbus, and extensive community and athletic sponsorships.
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New Castle Optimist Club
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Pennsylvania League of Cities
New Castle Jaycees
Air Force
Veterans Council
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Perry S. Gaston
American Legion
Forty and Fight
Catholic War Veterans and Welfare
United Fund
Lawrence County Heart Association
Lawrence County Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
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Holy Name Society
New Castle Council
Knights of Columbus
Christopher Columbus Society
St. Marguerite MB Society
Sons of Columbus In America
Medicare Benefit Cutback Tentatively Approved in Congress
A House Ways and Means Committee panel backed Nixon administration proposals to reduce free hospital coverage for elderly to 14 days from 59 and to raise the cap on patient payments for doctors by 10 percent to $55. The plan aims to curb rising Medicare costs, with about 20 million beneficiaries in 1970 and reported federal outlays of $7.1 billion for hospital and doctor bills.
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UPI
House
Ways and Means
Nixon Administration
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