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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1970

Page

2

Nixon Faces Compromise on Cambodia Curbs

White House backs hush talks with Senate sponsors of a foreign military sales act amendment. The proposal bans using funds to retain U S forces in Cambodia or supply mercenary advisers or conduct combat air operations in support of Cambodian forces. Sponsors insist on no weakening of the amendment though may adjust the preamble to acknowledge presidential war powers.

Washington White House Senate Cambodia Dalks zeSen John Sherman Cooptv R-Ky Frank Hard Idaho Mike E Mansfield George D. Aiken Vermont U.S Cayabydia Nixon Cambosia Congress United States Indochina Vietnam Mansfield Laos Thailand Albert Gore Viettnam Tennessee George Murphy Calif Wallace F. Bennett Utah Stuart Strington D-Mo Air Force Syreington Nathaniel H. Rogg National Association of Home Builders America Don L. Allott Jacob K. Javits George W. Romney Arthur J. Burns Federal Reserve Beara Burns Proximire

Allies Tighten Noose on Reds in Cambodia

Allied forces press a three pronged drive into Cambodia as South Vietnamese troops advance toward Takeo while Cambodian units push from Phnom Penh along Highway 3. U S radar picket ships and a destroyer monitor Kompong Som as battles unfold amid casualty tallies and a push for congressional war restraint.

Cambodia U.S. Navy Kompong Sam Sihanoukville Mekong Mekong Delta Here Takeo Phnom Penh

Utilities Tax Voted by Council Sparks Debate

Councilwoman Thomas J. Clark backs the utility tax as essential to fund a new retirement program and city services. Deats estimates three police personnel would be affected by a compulsory retirement at age 60, none of them officers, while Mansell stresses revenue needs despite the tax bite.

Thomas J.clark Seram Deats Wold Mansell

Ammo Depot Blast Injures Twenty at Indiana Facility

An explosion at the Indiana Army Ammunition Depot in Charlestown injures twenty workers, with one in serious condition. William L. Ferguson of Louisville, Kentucky is hospitalized in serious condition. five others are under observation. Two workers from Louisville, Charles Tungate and Claude Seadler, were treated and released. The plant reports moderate structural damage with no estimated dollar loss.

Charlestown Ind Indiana Army Ammunition Depot Here William L. Ferguson Louisville Clark County Jeffersonville Charles Tungate Claude Seadler David Armstead Pan

Clarification on Ayres and Palos Verdes Chapel Q&A

A reader asks if Lew Ayres is alive. answer states he is living in Bel Air and notes Mitchell Ayres was killed in Las Vegas in 1969. Another reader asks about the Wayfarers Chapel on Palos Verdes Drive South. details include design by Lloyd Wright and opening hours.

Lew Ayres Las Vegas C.B Cerritos Ayres Mitchell Ayres Bel Air Ohio California Palos Verdes Peninsula B.V Long Beach Llnyd Wright Frank Lloyd Palos Verdes Drive Maciieland Portuguese Bend Vtan Church of the New Jerusalem Emanuel Swedenborg Holy Land

American Children’s Day Debuts June 33 1971

The text notes Universal Children’s Day established by the United Nations in 1954 and that an American Children’s Day was set to be celebrated for the first time on June 33, 1971. It explains subsequent observance on the Sunday before Father’s Day and provides ACTION LINE contact guidance for readers.

United Nations General Assembly

Nixon Seeks Oil Spill Safeguard Approval

President Nixon asks Congress to bolster Coast Guard power to prevent and respond to oil spills, expanding authority and protective measures nationwide. The proposal aims to tighten oversight and accelerate enforcement to guard shores and marine ecosystems.

Nixon Coast Guard

House approves extra funds for pollution fight

Washington AP report says the House passed a multibillion dollar measure to bolster air and water pollution controls beyond Nixon administration requests. The bill adds millions to Interior Department items, funds inspectors for offshore oil threats, coal fire fighting in Pennsylvania, and fisheries oversight. A revolving fund will quicken cleanup. a $35 million request for fund operations follows regulatory approval. Nisun touts national and international action to protect the environment.

Washington APL House Senate Nixon Interior Department House Appropriations Committee Pennsylvania Bureau of Commercial Fisheries Congress

Nixon Deficit Figure Questioned by Congress

President Nixon’s budget deficit estimate of 1.3 billion next year faces sharp challenge from Senator Proxmire who predicts a likely 3 to 4 billion shortfall. Sources note profits and corporate taxes fall amid sluggish demand tied to administration curbs.

Washington Nixon William Proxmice D-Vis Capitol Hill

Gas Tax Proposal Raises Questions

Washington debates Nixon leaded gasoline tax to curb pollution and fund enforcement. Proxmire questions feasibility and Muskie relief, while House Commerce approves the idea. Moscow reports earthquake casualties in the Caucasus with no totals released.

Washington UPN Nixon Congress D- Day Willian Proxmire D-Wis Sen Edmund Muskie Dmaine

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