Chemical explosion at harbor near Thain Street docks
A harbor chemical explosion confined to a storage area south of Ports OCall Village sent a large smoke plume over the Leather region. Tanks each held 20,000 to 50,000 gallons of volatile chemicals, with warnings from fire officials about extreme danger to responders and nearby workers.
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Jack Harness
Richard Cartinger
Wuiper
Oarriger
Los Angeles
Elsworth Almany
Cape Kennnedy
Tear gas ends disturbance at jail in Texas
In a Texas jail a disturbance by about a hundred inmates banging on bars over meals and air conditioning was quelled by tear gas. Sheriff T. G. Lang called the inmates demands absurd and noted the list included steak daily, fruit requests, longer jail doctor visits, and trusted status for prisoners with appeals.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
UPI
Hundred County
Sherrif T. G. Lang
Democrats Unite Behind Shriver After Eagleton Withdrawal
M'Govern and Shriver pledge unity for nation as Shriver secures 2,996 of 3,016 votes, with Eagleton’s withdrawal sparking debate. Oregon and Missouri reflect lingering tensions. diverse speakers map a campaign focused on schools, police reform, and global aid, culminating in a united Democratic platform.
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Me Goyvern
Shriver
Thomas F. Eagleton
Missouri
Warren- Hearnes
Hagleton
Compton Council Reverses Course on Poker Parlor Plan
The Compton council defeated a gambling ordinance after ministers and the NAACP campaigned against card clubs. Opponents warned of rising crime while supporters argued for new revenue from licenses and city income. The measure would have allowed three Sabre parlors with a $75,000 license each and higher city takes, but a 32 vote defeat ends the bid amid fiscal concerns and referendum fears.
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NAACP
Gardena
Ann Garcia
The
Southeast Improvement Association
Gaid
Compton
Treasure Hunt clue No 7 at Long Beach beach race
Seventh clue in the $1 000 Treasure Hunt co sponsored by the Independent Press Telegram and the California International Sea Festival at Long Beach. The chest is buried on the beach within 200 feet of water and not more than 24 inches deep. If not found it goes to charity. Contact Sea Festival office to claim.
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Independent, Press-Telegram
Long Beach
Reds and Viet Cong clash in Long Thanh district ambush
Reports say NVA and Viet Cong formed strong positions in rubber plantations around Long Thanh with heavy fighting lasting into Tuesday night. Three enemy bodies found. many casualties claimed by both sides. Cambodian forces, aided by U.S. air power, shelled and counterattacked near Kompong Teabek. A refugee helicopter was shot down near Kompang Tiabek. four crewmen and numerous refugees were killed.
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Nihitiamen
U.S
Tattalso
Long Thanh
Plats
Kompong Travek
Saigon
Kompong Teabek
Protests and violence mark Irish prisoner crackdown anniversary
Thousands of Catholics take to Belfast streets amid internment backlash as bombs and gunfire slam urban districts. British troops report gunmen killed and soldiers wounded. clashes erupt on Springfield Road and in Falls Road while upholds demand freedom for all detainees. President Nixon hosts cabinet dinner at Camp David in a separate note.
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Newry
Lurgan
Irish Republican Army
IRA
Hallymurphy
New Lode
Anderson
Helfast
Hil E Gumuman
Andersonstown
Springfield’ Road
Falls Road
Tiolets
Thurmont
Nixon
Camp David
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