Hundreds evacuated in flood across Islay Island area
The article describes widespread evacuation as flood waters rose after a levee break near Isler Island and Brann Island. City officials report four to six feet of rising water, with sewage plants affected and property damage feared. Evacuees moved to Rio Vista High School as authorities assess the situation. The Moscow Cosmos satellite launch is noted at article end.
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McGovern Clinches New York Delegates Ahead of Nomination Fight
McGovern claimed a strong delegate surge with 23 of his delegates won across New York, while supporters anticipate a larger bloc of uncommitted delegates next weekend. The victories include a Brooklyn upset by Elizabeth Holtzman over Emanuel Geller, and the campaign notes early momentum toward surpassing 230 delegates as party leaders prepare primaries in Arkansas Delaware and Nebraska. Humphrey and Muskie criticized the process as the McGovern coalition grows, with a New Orleans visit by all three candidates highlighting their contest for the Democratic nomination.
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Israeli Raid In Lebanon Nets Syrians Five Officers
Damascus radio announced a military communiqué reporting the capture of five Syrian officers in Lebanon during an Israeli raid inside Lebanese territory. A clash with Lebanese troops left casualties and a convoy of wounded taken to Sidon hospitals. A shopkeeper described widespread destruction in the southwest town of fashaya as cars burned from airstrikes.
Abrams named Army chief of staff soldier’s soldier
The long serving U S general, Abrams, who led U S forces in Vietnam and supervised the phased drawdown, is named Army chief of staff. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1930s, a West Point graduate and former tank battalion commander, he is praised for steadiness and loyalty under pressure.
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Living costs rise despite food price dip in May
Suzanne Sadowsky of the Southern California bureau notes transport costs climbed due to higher used car and gas prices. May food prices fell 0.2 percent but were 3.6 percent above a year earlier while housing stayed steady at 4.3 percent above May 1971. Wages rose to $133.21 weekly across about 50 million workers, outpacing inflation as Phase 2 controls moderated to 3.5 percent annually.
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Southern California Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Nixon
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