Tuna War Looms Between U S And Latin Nations
Ecuadorian navy seized 10 U S owned tuna boats for alleged violation of territorial waters extending 200 miles, while the United States recognizes 12 miles for fishing. Eight boats were released after owners paid 550000 in fees and fines. President Nixon signed a law to reimburse boat owners but require matching aid deductions from the seizing country.
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San Diego
UPI
United States
Pacific
Ocean
Ecuador
American Tunaboat Association
Nixon
U.S
State Department
Crew sues food shortage aboard Liberty freighter
Ten Filipino crew members aboard the Liberty Manufacturer report subsisting on a $100 food allowance since Oct 7 after the ship ran aground off Point Fort in Panama. They say wages and promised payments have not been fulfilled, with one fellow seaman donating his own money and the captain unavailable for contact. Coordinators in Wilmington seek food, funds, and clothing as the crew awaits further pay and relief.
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Liberty Manufacturer
Point Fer
Lrat
Wilmington
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America
Juan Mangulalban
Press-Telegram
Alfredo Santos
Mangulalban
New Orleans
Manila
Santos
Marciano
Troaso
S23
Mar Vista Ave
Trpcic
Liberty
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Panama Canal
Los Angele Harbor
Airy Harbor
Early U S Law Test Faces Global Reaction Over Nixon Bill
Nations Peru Ecuador and Chile condemned Nixon's bill as coastal waters dispute erupts. Hundreds of students protested outside the U S Embassy in Quito. In custody counts show few detentions this year, with two California ships held at Beusdortas and San Diego ports amid no reports of damage or injuries.
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Nixon
Quito
Ecuadorian
Beusdortas
Diego
San Die
San Pedro
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