Oil Conserver Thompson of Texas Dies
Ernest Thompson of Amarillo Texas longtime oil regulator and conservation advocate dies after long illness at age. He chaired the Texas Railroad Commission for 32 years and helped create the Interstate Oil Compact Commission. Thompson also led the Texas National Guard 1949 to 1957 and served as mayor in 1923. He ran for governor in 1988 but lost in the Democratic primary.
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Amarillo
Tex
Ernest
Thompson
Texas
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas National Guard
Lee O'Daniel
American Petroleum Tasklufe
United States
Secretary of War
Middle East
Buddhist Leader Defies Order in Hunger Strike Stand
Saigon reports militant Buddhist figure Thich Quang refused to halt his 20 day hunger strike opposing Ky's military government. Conference in his hospital room heard appeals for moderation from senior officials, while rival Thich Quang Chau and aging monk Thich Tinh Khietlin urged cessation for health and country.
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Saigon
UPS
Thich Ch Quang
Nguyen Cao Ky
Hhich
Lam Chau
Tii Quang
Dhers
Thich Tinh Khietln
Viet Nam
Typhoon SiLaday Floods 21000 Tokyo Homes and Halts Rail
Torrential rain from Typhoon SiLaday swamped more than 21 000 Tokyo homes and disrupted rail services linking the city to suburbs. A 24 hour band dumped over seven inches, stranding tens of thousands at railway stations as trains halted across the region.
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Tokyo
Japan
Taxes and Race as Top Voting Issues in State Poll
The State Poll shows taxes and race relations as the leading concerns for voters in the Brown Reagan gubernatorial race. Respondents cite tax collection and government spending as core issues, with race relations tied to fears of Watts-like tensions and debates over Proposition 14 and fair housing. The survey also notes views of Brown as liberal and Reagan as conservative, shaping fiscal and civil rights priorities.
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Edmund G. Brown
Ronald Reagan
Gov. Brown
California
Watts
State Supreme Court
Brown
Reagan
University of California
U S Bombers Hit North Vietnam Fuel Depots Rail Yards
North Vietnam oil facilities and rail yards were struck as U S forces extended air offensive. B52s bombed central highlands near Pleiku. Navy planes targeted fuel transfers near Vinh. Skyhawks downed near Thanh Hoa. pilots reported heavy smoke and damaged storage areas. Ground forces searched coastal hills northeast of Saigon for enemy battalions.
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Saigon
America
Norlhy
Viet Nam
Tme
You Bay
U.S. Military Command
Air Force
Hanoi
Vinh
North
U.S
South Viet Nam
Hue
Pleiku
U. S
Navy
Constellation
Thanh Hoa
William H. Nelson
Filton
Mich
Yen Bay
Red River
Air Cavalry
Uien
Diplomatic Row Deepens as Argentine Ambassadors Resign
Argentine Ambassador Norberto Barrenechea and Ambassador Ricardo Colombo resign in protest over the coup that ousted President Arturo Illia. The moves shadow plans for an Inter-American Conference in Buenos Aires and prompt calls in Congress for a meeting of the OAS to craft a stance against military takeovers. Senator Javits urged a hard line and new sanctions, while U.S. Ambassador Edwin M. Martin returns to Washington for talks.
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Ilia
Jilia
Buenos Aires
OAS
Paneil
Barrenechea
Ricardo M. Colombo
Argentina
GAS
Colombo
Jacob K. Javits
United States
Javits
Hemisphere
U.S
Edwin M. Martin
Washington
Eight tiny Sonotone hearing aids fit on a dime
Sonotone showcases a miniature all inside the car hearing aid powered by eight micro batteries. The display invites the public to visit Glenn Kenyon at 232 East 4th Street Long Beach to see a non operating tree replica and request a demonstration by mail or phone.
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Sonotone
Glenn Kenyon
Sonotons
East 4Th Street
Perse
L A Trash Collector Pay Hiked in Los Angeles
Los Angeles city council approved a tentative 5.9 percent salary increase for trash collectors, double the amount proposed by administrators. The hike follows a wage survey. workers had staged a wildcat walkout June 10 over working conditions and misclassification in the survey for operating heavy equipment.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Board Rejects Repeal of 3.2 Social Worker Bonus
In Washington and county reports, the board votes 4-1 to approve the 3.2 social worker bonus despite calls to rescind. Officials cite legal and union pressure while auditors warn against payment under looming strike threats as discussions point to ongoing budget and personnel controversies.
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Washington
Space
Visor Burto W. Chace
Doyn
Frog
Roscoe Hollinger
Joggs
Chace
Warren M. Dorn
Liberia to Honor Woman Educator for Hospital Gift
Edna Texas widow Jo sephine Carmichael arranged a large donation that funded a hospital in Liberia and will be honored by the nation tonight. Separate note reports Arthur Waley the author and translator of Chinese and Japanese literature died at 76 in London, with a U N I ambassadorial mention and a listed knightly honor.
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Edna
Tex
Josephine W. Carmichael
Liberia
Tdna
Edward Peal
S-Am
London
UPI
United States
Marthur Waley
Tsumane Order of African Re
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