South Vietnamese pull back from Laos amid heavy fighting
South Vietnamese forces retreated by foot and helicopter from positions along the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos, as U S air and artillery support pounded advancing Communist units. About 2,000 soldiers withdrew, with bases at Lolo Sophia and Liz evacuated or abandoned under heavy fire, while U S officials discussed ongoing troop withdrawals and strategic aims.
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Angela's trial delayed in California courtroom chaos
Angela Davis and co defendant Ruchell Magee face pretrial motions as supporters rally outside Marin County Civic Center after a bomb threat. Prosecutors claim Davis, a former UCLA lecturer, aided a San Quentin escape where Judge Harold Haley was killed. Protests in Washington target Nixon, Hoover, Reagan, and Mitchell, urging jailed officials.
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Ronald Reagan
John Mitchell
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Washington Teachers Union
John P. McMurray
Inyo County
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Albert W. Harris Jr
UCLA
Magee
Harold Haley
Multimillion graft exposed in welfare voucher dealing
Los Angeles County investigators probe a five month welfare fraud ring draining the budget. Chief Deputy District Attorney John Howard outlined the review with the county grand jury since March. A Santa Monica newspaper report described a scheme buying welfare vouchers from recipients at half price and cashing them in for full value through social services vendors. The operation reportedly touches seven offices across Los Angeles and San Diego counties and involves businessmen, ex-convicts, hustlers, and some welfare workers. No charges have been filed and a crackdown was imminent.
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Red China lofts 2nd satellite from Tokyo
China announced the launch of its second space satellite on March 3, weighing 487 pounds and completing an orbit every 106 minutes. The New China News Agency said data was returned from experiments at frequencies cited, while the Defense Department noted it as evidence of progress toward an intercontinental ballistic missile capability.
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Congress approves Social Security benefit hike
Congress OKs a 10 percent increase to Social Security minimums, raising the individual minimum to 70.40 dollars and the couple minimum to 105.60 dollars. The change affects about 7 million beneficiaries relying on the minimum. The total minimum benefit would rise from 64 and 96 dollars to the new levels.
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Meir Wins Confidence Vote and Seeks West Bank Talks
Foreign Minister Abba Eban heads to New York and Washington after a confidence vote for Prime Minister Meir. He aims to discuss a peace initiative including reopening the Suez Canal with UN mediator Gunnar V. Jarring and possibly U.S. Secretary of State Rogers. Also notes changes in outside income limits and Social Security special payments for seniors.
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Mobile homes survive quakes better than traditional houses
An Insurance underwriter notes mobile homes flex to withstand movement, reducing fire and water damage risk. Despite lower absolute damages in worst-hit areas, the lower value of mobile homes means higher percentage losses. The piece also covers a reader query about collateral loans and a court case on wrongful arrest damages.
Patron shot outside Huntington Beach bar during dog dispute
A 22 year old beer bar patron was fatally shot after an argument with a Harbor Division officer over feeding a dog. The officer Clifton Schusse and James Jordan were arrested on murder charges. Rodgers died at Huntington Inter community Hospital after a confrontation outside the Swinger Bar on Beach Boulevard.
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Los Angeles
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Loan rate cut by 4 California banks
Four California banks including Bank of America cut their prime lending rate from 5 1/4 percent to 5 percent for major customers. Security Pacific National and United California were misreported earlier. Union also lowered its rate. The move followed Chase Manhattan set last week and accompanied declines in mortgage rates and savings account interest, signaling easing money supply and potential economic boost.
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