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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1973
Page
4
Former prisoners describe torture and isolation in North Vietnamese camps, recounting beatings, prolonged solitary confinement, and forced propaganda. They credit inner resolve and group support for endurance, noting improved treatment after 1969 and a shared relief at Nixon's 1972 moves.
The president defends a firm U S defense posture to ward off cuts in Europe, warns that trimming troops now could jeopardize future arms talks with the Soviet Union. He outlines Indochina issues, MIAs, Laos and Cambodia withdrawals, and no new South Vietnam buildup.
White House aide Ziegler avoided confirming whether current or former White House staff would testify before the Senate committee or a grand jury. He cited separation of powers but noted the committee plans televised hearings, leaving the question unresolved about official witnesses.
A two alarm fire at the nearly finished three story building at Oca Boulevard and Seventh Avenue caused about 60 000 dollars in damage. Four Seal Beach pumpers two by volunteers and a Huntington Beach pumper and snorkel extinguished the 8 40 p m blaze in about 20 minutes.
The last American soldiers returned home from Vietnam, ending 12 years of conflict. An Air Force C141 Star lifter landed at a Northern California base at 7:11 with 68 troops after a 14 hour flight from Saison. About 1,000 U.S. troops stayed behind under supervision or as embassy guards. A small crowd braved cold wind to greet the last flight.
The plan caps meat prices for retailers, wholesalers, and processors based on the past 20 days of sales, with ceilings near current levels. Poultry and seafood are exempt, and by April 9 postings must appear at meat counters. IRS agents will enforce the ceiling similarly to the 1971 price freeze, with a clause allowing pass-through of certain import costs.
An unidentified man about 25 was found stabbed in the chest and back in an oil field near Creston Ave and Legion Drive in Signal Hill by crane operator Edward Marston just before 6 am. Police have no missing person report and no disturbance calls from the area.
Twelve people were killed and 37 injured when two passenger buses collided 46 miles west of Manila. U S policy actions on meat prices, tariffs delays, and farm price exemptions are discussed as the Nixon administration seeks to curb inflation while pressing Congress. The speech also covers Vietnam policy and Risner's POW story as Nixon asserts America's resolve.
TINSLEY GREEN England UPI reports women will be barred from competing in the annual Good Friday world marbles championships after organizers voted 5 1 Thursday night in the pub where the event began. The ban cited women wasting too much time during last year’s event.
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