Nixon orders major selloff of strategic stockpiles
President Nixon called for Congress to authorize sale of 16 commodities worth 4.1 billion from the strategic stockpile to curb inflation. He said the plan would trim the stockpile to about 700 million and provide materials for a year of defense needs, targeting aluminum copper lead silver tin zinc and other metals. The plan would mark the first major sale from the stockpile created in 1988 and expanded in the 1950s.
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Tornadoes cut path in Texas
Tornadoes struck Corsicana near Dallas injuring three and damaging homes power lines and gas lines. In San Antonio two people died in floodwaters Roy Buerrero 15 and Den Wertheim in her twenties drowned. Plainview damage estimated at 1 million with 26 injured. Boy Scouts crushed to death as a pine tree toppled on their tent in Davy Crockett Forest near Alta in.
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Community aid and mattress donation assistance poem free text
Curt Wyatt of Acme Mattress Factory donated two reconditioned twin mattresses for a needy family in Bellflower. Project ABC Aid for Baja California collects clothing and goods for Tijuana, with monthly distribution via caravan from Anaheim, Norwalk, and Pasadena offices. volunteers and donations welcomed.
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California Supreme Court voids guest statute in car crash cases
The California Supreme Court ruled the guest statute void, enabling non paying passengers to sue drivers for accidents who previously were barred unless negligence was shown. The decision affects auto insurers, with implications for passenger liability and driver accountability.
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Teamsters Reach Grape Pact as Chavez Boycott Grows
In Coachella Valley the Teamsters sign contracts with 15 grape growers covering about 85 percent of local table grape operations. Cesar Chavez denounces the deal as a sweetheart contract while UFW plans a mass exodus and renewed nationwide boycott. About 200 pickets protested at daybreak. minor incidents were reported but no arrests. The valley yields about 3 million boxes of California’s annual 25 million, with peak season in July.
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Long Beach Naval Station shutdown feared by city leaders
Long Beach officials warn of sharp economic losses if the naval station closes. Mayor Wade and City Manager Mansell urge a joint regional review, noting the Navy’s decision could affect harbor expansion, marina development, and high rise housing along the Navy Mole. Local business leaders vow to press Washington for details and oppose the plan.
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Bases shutdown plan edges toward civilian hires
Senator Schweiker notes major bases like Fort Dix in New Jersey will stay open while others such as Portsmouth NH Naval Shipyard face closure. He spoke after an Appropriations Committee briefing with Pentagon officials on Capitol Hill as the government plans civilian staff adjustments and base cuts.
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Tax deadline spurs demand for overhaul
Washington IM With a midnight filing deadline hours away, Americans voiced disgust and dollars at the federal tax collector. The Tax Action Campaign led by former Sen. Fred Harris of Oklahoma organized rallies in several cities to push sweeping tax reform. Harris cited ITT’s 4.9 percent rate on $413.9 million profits as proof reforms are needed. In Congress, McGovern and Muskie urged reform tied to a trade bill, while Mills favored trade hearings first. Harris outlined broad aims with talks among labor and lawmakers to map a course, seeking year-end legislation to restore 1971 payroll tax levels and cut corporate breaks.
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Peronist Victory Forecast After Runoff in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES A Runoff elections Sunday assure Argentina's Peronist president elect Dr Hector Campora and a strong majority in both houses. The coalition holds 41 of 69 Senate seats and 20 of 22 provincial governorships.
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