Smith flies to Washington over wage freeze dispute
Gov. Preston Smith travels to Washington to seek sympathy and support against Nixon's wage-price freeze. He plans talks with Texas senators and legislators, while a civil suit seeks to bar state officials from granting pay raises until the freeze ends. The case could bring fines up to 5,000 dollars per day for violations. Public reaction is mixed as Smith faces sharp political and legal challenges.
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John McKeithen
Bolivian President Flees Palace as Rebels Seize Government
President Juan Jose Torres fled the government palace in La Paz on Saturday night as rebel assault troops moved in. A column of armored cars faced the palace after Torres departed in a car bound for loyal military units. The air force that backed him earlier defected on Saturday evening.
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Soledad Brother George Jackson killed at San Quentin
SAN QUENTIN Calif AP Soledad Brother George Jackson was shot and killed Saturday during an escape attempt at San Quentin. Five others died with slashed throats as guards and inmates fought in the maximum security center. Associate Warden James Park cited a visitor delivering a .38 caliber revolver and described a chaotic 30 second attack that left two guards and three inmates dead. Park blamed a revolutionary conspiracy and noted Jackson and others were held in the adjustment center with hundreds locked in. See BID Page 2A.
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Bolivian uprising shifts balance amid rebel clashes
The Bolivian conflict widens as rebel forces gain ground around La Paz and the Ps, with Torres seeking aid from Bealsemenat supporters as casualty and blood donor appeals rise. Red Cross issues urgent calls as miners and students join the government rally. Military positions crumble as forces consolidate in Bolivian provinces.
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Random Survey Finds Higher Heroin Use Among GIs
A Pentagon release notes 16.2 percent of 1,100 returning GIs admitted heroin use in their final month in Vietnam, far above 5.5 percent in earlier urinalysis data. Capt. Panzarella and Maj. Nelson, Army doctors, say findings are preliminary and warrant further study.
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Nixon Keeps Quiet At Coast As Pakistan Aid Panel Formed
President Nixon relaxes at San Clemente amid new economic moves and a six member panel to review Pakistan relief actions. Panel members include George Elsey and James Perkins. Officials say no weekend plans and no further public actions planned.
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IRS Opens Odessa Center For Nixon Wage Freeze Info
The Odessa IRS office will start handling Nixon wage prize freeze inquiries starting Monday. Administrative officer Lewis Staton said information by mail will arrive and be available at Room 610 in the First National Bank Building, open 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. weekdays. The center will also accept complaints about alleged violations, joining 220 such centers nationwide with Texas sites at Austin and others.
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Viet Fighting Slaving Down on Vietnam Front
Vietnamese fighting slowed on the northern front Saturday while North Vietnamese gunners stepped up shelling. U S B 52s conducted seven raids in response. A single ground clash occurred near the DMZ during an apparent ambush of a South Vietnamese patrol. Saigon reported five new rocket and mortar attacks on frontier bases below the DMZ.
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DPS rules require hearing before license suspensions in Texas
A three judge federal panel in San Antonio ruled the Texas Department of Public Safety must hold a hearing to determine fault before suspending licenses plates and registrations of uninsured motorists in an accident. The ruling clarifies the June 30 order striking down parts of the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act and affects San Antonio resident Antonio R Gaytan who had his license suspended after posting a $400 bond for an at fault driverless claim.
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Nine Die In Manila Blast At Rally Platform
A Manila rally for the Liberal party was rocked by a blast that killed nine people and wounded scores. Several legislators were injured. officials cited grenades thrown onto the platform during a fireworks display. President Marcos condemned the act as a heinous crime and urged swift government action.
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