Draft boards ordered 1952 birth men with lottery 1 through 15
Draft Director Curtis W. Tarr directed 4,100 draft boards to summon men born in 1952 with lottery numbers 1 through 15 to report for Army duty from mid April through May 31. He noted the move aims to meet part of an April May and June 15,000 man call and promised a June call by early May. Uncertainty remains about how much of the target will be filled, Tarr said, due to unspecified factors.
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Washington
Curtis W. Tarr
Tarr
Fugitive IRA aide seized after Belfast car blast
In Belfast a six month fugitive Irish Republican Army official and a Northern Ireland MP Paddy Kennedy were arrested after a booby trapped car exploded downtown killing two British army bomb experts. The arrests used the Special Powers Act, a first time Uniform National Call applied. Kennedy, 29, from the Republican Labour Party, opposed the Faulkner government and was seized at a Dublin journalist's home.
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Ireland
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Recall of California Supreme Court Justices Questioned
A reader asks if six California Supreme Court justices can be recalled after voting against death penalty. Officials say legality is unsettled since recall rules differ for justices. If allowed, petitions must circulate in five counties with 12 percent of last judicial vote, within the recall column.
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Trucker Dies After Weekend Harbor Mishap
Jose A. Ortega aged around 40 plus, a longshoreman from Wilmington, died after his one half ton truck overturned near the Harbor Division station in San Pedro following loss of control on Wilmington San Pedro Road. Police found a small bag of marijuana in the truck.
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Harbor General Hospital
Long Beach State Colleges in NCAA regional bid
Long Beach State College challenges the University of San Francisco tonight in a bid for a rematch with UCLA in NCAA regional championship play. The page notes various sections including sports on C1 and C7 and other features like obituaries, life style, and shipping tables.
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Ambassador Watson accused of drunken flight to Washington
columnist Jack Anderson claims Ambassador Arthur K. Watson was “gloriously drunk” on the trip to Washington for talks with President Nixon on Paris Chinese contacts. U.S. embassy in Paris would not comment. State Department and White House declined. A spokesman said Watson will keep fulfilling duties, including China talks, while Anderson claims Watson has a chronic drinking problem and notes past drinking affected IBM career.
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Charles Bray
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Anderson
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China
Bill seeks tighter control on L B tidelands funds
Sacramento Assemblyman Willie L Brown Jr introduced legislation to expand State Lands Commission authority over Long Beach tidelands oil revenue use. The bill would require 180 day prior approval for capital improvements financed by the Tidelands Operating Fund and extend commission oversight to all tidelands expenditures. Brown notes current law allows only objecting to deemed improper uses and says supervision is needed to curb alleged illegal use.
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Power Plant Blast Causes 15 Million in Damages
The Playa Del Rey steam boiler explosion at the Scattergood Steam Plant injured foreman Bill Brown and caused an estimated 15 million dollars in damage. Four other workers were unharmed. Officials said the 180000 kilowatt boiler and wall were destroyed while investigations continue. Power is expected to be maintained by other boilers.
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Los Angeles
Scattergood
Department of Water and Power
West Coast dock drive could spread to East Gulf ports
Pay Board approves about a quarter of a proposed 20.9 percent raise for West Coast longshoremen, risking renewed walkouts across Pacific, East and Gulf ports. ILWU chief Bridges threatens action if the board trims the deal. Baltimore and New Orleans talks continue as deadlines loom.
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Harry Bridges
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San Francisco
Charles Welson
Pacific Maritime Association
ILWU
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International Longshoremen’s Association
East
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Philadelphia
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New Orleans
Houston
Nixon to visit Moscow for talks May 22
President Nixon will travel to Moscow May 22 for talks with Soviet leaders, in a weeklong mission aimed at promoting world peace and diplomacy over confrontation. He may stop en route for rest due to eight hour time difference. duration and exact stay in Moscow pending, with Mrs. Nixon joining him.
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Nixon
Moscow
White House
United States
Moscosy
Board approves contract amid wage and benefit hikes
Officials approved a contract after a tense session where a speaker refused to answer questions from Jewish men. The first year includes a 10 percent wage rise and a 24.9 percent increase in fringe benefits such as pensions, insurance, and disability allowances, according to the board.
Nixon to outline school busing plan on TV tonight
The White House says President Nixon will hold a 7 pm PST radio and television address to present recommendations on school busing. NBC CBS and ABC networks will broadcast Nixon’s remarks live, and a formal message to Congress is planned for Friday.
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White House
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Weather Outlook for Tonight and Friday
Area forecasts call for night and morning low clouds and fog with hazy sunshine during the day. Highs around 76, lows near 45. Mountains stay sunny with night temperatures near 70. Desert areas remain sunny with high daytime values and cooler nights.
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