Nixon To Woo US Shipbuilders In California Visit
President Nixon flies to San Diego to bolster American shipyards facing foreign competition from Japan and Europe. He backs proposed federal subsidies for modern vessels and plans a San Clemente summit with Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato while signaling possible political strategies ahead of 1972.
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Women Gain In The Mail World
Los Angeles AP report notes growing role for women in postal security and inspection. 52 women among 1300 guards nationwide. first female guard hired in 1970 in Philadelphia. LA has nine guards and recruiting. Women train with men at Oklahoma. earn about 7500 yearly. duties include frisking suspects and inspecting facilities.
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Vitalis tourney aims to crown NBA one-on-one king
The Vitalis sponsored tourney offers 15000 to the winner to determine the NBA’s top one-on-one player. Finals occur during a playoff game in May. The event gathers top players to showcase individual skills in a high stakes competition across the league.
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Reapportionment Ordered In Alabama
A three judge federal court ordered reapportionment of Alabama’s Legislature after long litigation. The plan creates 105 single member House districts and 35 Senate districts, with Senate districts each containing three House districts. It aims to boost black representation by districting and County splits, letting candidates be chosen within their own districts.
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Army Disagrees With Deserter Vietnam Veteran Tale
Washington AP reports the Army disputes self exiled veteran David B. Johnson’s claims. Johnson, 26 of Tacoma, served in Vietnam and was convicted for AWOL, assault, fraud, and escape, then sentenced to Leavenworth. He escaped, was recaptured, and the Army disputes his account of wounds and awards.
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Remembering the past and looking to the future
The piece reflects on New Year memory and social norms, recalling midcentury habits, youth behavior, bonds for schools, fashion, family culture, and moral codes. It notes the Atomic Energy Commission proposing a plan to dispose of surplus uranium stocks starting in 1974.
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