21 Apr 1972
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1972
Page
1
Shichi Yokoi the Japanese Army sergeant who hid in Guam for 26 years rejoined countrymen in Tokyo. He toured the Imperial Palace and a war dead shrine, reported his return officially, and received greetings from Emperor Hirohito. He stood at attention and bowed to mark his homecoming.
At least ten people were arrested as about 300 antiwar demonstrators blocked entry to Encina Hall at Stanford University. Police moved in with riot officers after the crowd refused orders to disperse, while campus police stood by.
After 22 years in the House of Lords the 2nd Earl of Leicester made his maiden speech on pollution amid family notes of long silence by earlier earls. He cited research showing ancestors never spoke during long Westminster tenures. The speech emphasized prudence and patience.
Gov Ronald Reagan says President Nixon should keep nuclear options open in Vietnam to protect troops. He notes the question of using nukes is central and responses from Nixon and White House press secretary Ron Ziegler emphasize doing what is necessary without qualifiers.
Bets Carrier dies aged 41 in month year. The obituary notes hometown ties and local recognition, with mention of family and community contributions. Services are planned at a local church with burial at a nearby cemetery.
Scattered campus protests erupt as students boycott classes to oppose U S bombing of North Vietnam. In Chicopee Massachusetts police arrest 95 antiwar protesters at Westover Air Force Base gates. Demonstrations expand to New York City and Los Angeles rallies scheduled for tomorrow.
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