Quake Destroys LA High Building as Students Mourn
After a severe quake, the brick main building of Los Angeles High School is beyond repair. Officials plan temporary facilities or new structures with hopes to reopen by next fall. Students and staff lament the loss of a tradition steeped in school spirit and memory. Prominent alumni include Piper Laurie, Robert Horton, and Mel Torme.
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Los Angeles
Piper Laurie
Robert Horton
Mel Torme
FHA and VA loan costs and rate ceilings discussed
The article explains how lenders add points to FHA and VA loans and how a lower ceiling on rates could reduce monthly payments. It notes the government does not provide direct loans, but insures private loans, with points typically paid by the seller and FHA charges a half percent premium.
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FHA
Escape Attempt Ends in Bond Found Between Prison Bars
Stanley Bond, a self-styled revolutionary accused of killing a police officer in a September bank robbery, was found Tuesday merged between the bars of his prison cell at Plymouth Massachusetts. Sheriff Adnah Harlow said Bond had cut two bars from the second-floor window and tried to weigh free, remarking that he was "stuck the a bird" while being removed. Bond reportedly said "Paling on 30 pounds licked me."
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Plymouth Mass
UPL
Stanley Hh. Bond
Adnah Harlow
Bond
Harlow
Yanks Hammered on Laos Border
U S forces face heavy attacks near the Rockpile south of Seoteh base and northeast of Khe Sanh as 9 000 troops act as a blocking force in Laos. Reports say 43 North Vietnamese and 20 South Vietnamese casualties with ongoing air strikes and shelling across the border.
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U.S. Americal
Seoteh
Khe Sanh
U.S
Laos
Sepone
Saigon
Rains Worsen Quake Victims Hardships in California
Heavy rain adds to the crisis of quake victims in San Fernando Valley communities. Tents and wet sleeping bags replace homes as damage keeps residents in temporary shelter. Evacuation centers may reopen if more storms arrive and a Sylmar street cave-in creates a four foot hole.
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Associated Press
California
San Fernando Valley
Jeantos
Granada Hills
Sylmar
Los Angeles
Israel Rejects Sinai Drawback to Secure Borders
Foreign Minister Abba Eban said Israel will not withdraw from the Sinai until Egypt commits to peace in the Middle East, signaling a rejection of Gunnar Jarring's peace proposal. He reiterated Israel aims for secure and agreed borders after a future agreement, with Egypt urged to pledge peace and end hostilities.
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Israel
Sinai Peninsula
Egypt
Middle East
U.N
Gunnar VY
Jarring
Eban
Knesset
Golda Meir
Gulf of Aqaba
Strait of Tiran
Cairo
al Ahram
Security Council
Jordan
United Nations
New York
Suez Canal
ISN
Sharm el Sheikh
Sinai
Strait of
Sirean
Americans jailed abroad over drug charges exceed seven hundred
The State Department reports 1,100 Americans are jailed overseas with over 700 held on drug charges. Barbara M. Watson notes they may lack jury trials or confront witnesses, and could face lengthy investigations, speedy trials, and brief appeals. She cautions travelers about foreign legal limits and harsher penalties internationally.
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Washington
State Department
Barbara M
Watson
Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs
International Aviation Club
Miss Watson
Turkey
Nixon seeks $4 billion debt limit increase to $435 billion
The Nixon administration asks Congress for a record debt ceiling rise to 435 billion dollars to cover deficits through fiscal year 1972. Secretary Connally argues the higher limit is needed as deficits exceed forecasts and to ensure government operations.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
John B. Connally
House
Ways and Means Committee
Connally
California Can Makers Hit By Steelworkers Strike
About 3,300 workers at California can manufacturing plants remained off the job as part of a nationwide strike called by the United Steelworkers of America. National Can Co, with 40,000 workers nationwide, signed a three year contract but Los Angeles locals remained idle due to local grievances not covered by the national pact.
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California Can
United Steelworkers of America
National Can Co
Los Angeles
National Can
American Can Co
Wilmington
Vernon
Continental Can Co
Terminal Island
City of Commerce
Security tight as 14000 US dependents in Turkey amid kidnapping incident
In Ankara US authorities impose strict security on 14000 service members and family after an Air Force enlisted man, Airman 1st Class James Ray Finley, was abducted at gunpoint and held for about 17 hours before release. Turkish and American officials call it the strictest measures seen. Finley, a Fort Worth native, said seven Turks took him from the Balgat compound, blindfolded him, and freed him after a terse meal and a taxi ride back to the compound. He could not identify his captors.
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UPI
U.S
Turkey
Air Force
Izmir
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