Nixon trip draws mixed verdict from GOP and Dems
Republicans and Democrats react to President Nixon's announced visit to mainland China with hope it may end U S combat in Asia. Some quote support for peace while others warn of risks and call for explanation. Critics warn of Pandora's box and loss of moral principles amid broader Cold War concerns.
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World reaction to Nixon China trip draws global praise
International officials from Japan to New Zealand and Thailand hailed Nixon's plan to visit mainland China as a positive shift. U Thant and Western diplomats in Hong Kong saw a new era, while Cambodia and France offered mixed but hopeful notes about broader peace implications.
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Nixon signals China outreach amid broader diplomacy
Nixon outlined a plan to seek a new relationship with the People's Republic of China while assuring Taiwan that the United States would maintain its old friendship with the Republic of China. He stressed the move would not hurt allies, and noted potential gains for diplomacy amid Vietnam. In Montreal, Machinists announced rotating strikes against Air Canada starting Saturday, with the first region to be targeted tonight.
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Rail tieup blocks UP and Southern lines strike escalates
The potential walkout of UTU workers threatens 48,000 railway jobs across Southern and Union Pacific systems, with 24 hour freight operations continuing under supervisory staff. Union leaders expect sympathy pickets, while Congress would be needed to halt the strike.
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Southern Pacific
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Chicago and North Western
Southern
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Telephones sabotaged and picket clashes sweep nation
Violent actions erupt at multiple telephone company sites nationwide as pickets line entrances and block traffic in Santa Clara County and other areas. A Sulphur Rockewell incident, Yonkers supervisor beaten, Nashville car shot, and eggs hurled at company vehicles are reported. In California about 700 IBEW members strike for new contract terms amid widespread disruption fears.
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California
International Brotherhood For Electrical Workers
Road crunch at Talbert Cashew intersection prompts repairs
Fountain Valley resident complained of heavy truck traffic on Talbert Street causing shaking and plaster cracks. A city road inspector found a pipeline indentation in Talbert pavement that grooved under large trucks. City will contact the resident to apologize for the delayed reply.
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Talbert Street
Fountain Valley
Talbert
City Hall
E.J
Action Line
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James Neal
Talbert-Cashew
Stock Certificate Delay With HS Equities Unresolved
In stock. Buyer seeks 202 shares of stock from HS Equities at 70 Pine Ave New York. Payment made over a year ago with no certificates issued. Walter Meehan, manager, says certificates should arrive within weeks and cites past firm liquidation of 16 000 accounts as cause.
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New York
C.mlh
Long Beach
Walter Meehan
Revious
Reader criticizes paper for Armstrong Hendrix coverage
A Long Beach reader aged 13 denounces the paper for giving Armstrong a half page obituary while giving less space to Jimi Hendrix. The letter accuses staff of prejudice or ignorance and urges younger, more informed reporters to cover contemporary music.
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Jimi Hendrix
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Long Beach
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