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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1973
Page
1
Action Line offers help with problems and red tape. Readers are asked to mail requests to Box 2X0 Long Beach California or call 432 845 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. Do not send original documents or request return of originals.
Reader from Long Beach asks what happens when Gov Leason closes state hospitals. California Department of Mental Hygiene says many will move to licensed board and care homes in about ten years, while some families fear rapid phased closures and cost cutting hurting care. State officials promise home-like settings and savings. ongoing coverage continues on Page A-9.
Senators George McGovern and James Abourezk flew to South Dakota to press for the release of 12 hostages taken by militants at a Pine Ridge area community. They arrived at Ellsworth Air Force Base and planned to advise on landing location to avoid gunfire as the siege continued.
The seven decades awaited case centers on Meyer Lansky, reputed global financial figure, facing contempt penalties as the judge issues a ruling. The article notes the historic nature of the conviction and places it within the wider crime and financial networks reported on page A-2.
U S Ambassador Cleo A Noel Jr and other diplomats in Khartoum were seized by Palestinian guerrillas at a reception at the Saudi embassy. The State Department had no immediate comment as reports said the entire foreign service in Khartoum was captured.
President Nixon defended his revamped welfare program amid controversy and misunderstanding. He touted a record $125 billion human resources budget and said reforms will target waste and support programs that work. He noted abandoning broad welfare reform due to legislative gridlock and promised steps to strengthen aid to families with dependent children.
The U S Department of Justice charged Sea Train Lines Inc and a subsidiary with seven criminal counts for allegedly giving certain shippers preferential treatment through rebates illegal discounting and absorbing freight. The case claims Seatrain used these practices to charge lower rates than those filed with the Federal Maritime Commission under the Shipping Act requiring equal treatment of all shippers.
Robert B. Carleson, 42, was named by the U S Department of Health, Education and Welfare as a liaison with state governors to push major reforms in the federal welfare system. Governor Reagan hailed the appointment as key to California’s welfare reform model, while Weinberger cited Carleson’s proven record guiding reforms for Reagan.
The Pentagon reported 142 more prisoners of war would be released by Hanoi within 48 hours, with Sunday morning expected. North Vietnamese Lt Col Bui Tin said 106 Americans, 26 U.S. soldiers, four civilians, two Thais, two West German civilians and two Filipinos were among those freed, while 60 miles north of Saigon a prior release occurred in a jungle area. The delay in listing names and the joint military commission meeting followed U.S. demand to end stalling and pause in the 14‑nation cease fire talks. The Pentagon and Rogers in Paris worked to finalize the POW releases once next of kin were notified.
Foreign ministers from 12 governments including the United States Britain France China and the Soviet Union initiate a nine nation declaration committing to uphold the peace and review violations. The pact involves North and South Vietnam the Viet Cong the International Commission and members Canada Indonesia Poland and Hungary to reconvene if six signatories complain. The document will be signed at a ceremony in the International Conference Center on Friday.
Martha Mitchell voices strong resentment over Jill Suckelshaus and a White House staff appointment linked to Anne Armstrong. The move places Suckelshaw as a liaison for women's groups, drawing attack on the administration’s handling of feminists. Mitchell criticizes the setup as inappropriate while Armstrong pushes for equal rights amendments.
Tonight in the Mountains the low will be 25 and the high 52. Deserts show fair conditions with a low around 52. The tone suggests mixed regional forecasts with chilly night temperatures in elevated areas and mild conditions elsewhere.
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