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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1972
Page
9
SEOUL WY Chile appointed ambassadors to both South and North Korea, becoming the first country to maintain full diplomatic relations with both sides. The move signals a historic expansion of Seoul’s regional ties and Chile’s bid to boost engagement in Asia.
A moderate earthquake rattled Taiwan's eastern coast for about 30 seconds, but police reported no immediate damage or injuries. The tremor prompted authorities to check buildings and utilities, with residents noting light shaking across coastal cities and towns.
President Nixon's campaign chief outlined a blueprint to win four difficult states and eight large electoral states, aiming for a broad mandate. Nixon travels with Kissinger aboard the Sequoia, while McGovern rests at his Maryland summer home before a busy Saturday swing through Baltimore Atlantic City and New York.
Representatives of airport ground crews worldwide voted to boycott planes from nations harboring known hijackers, effective Jan. 1. The 100 delegates from 23 countries, part of the International Transport Workers Federation, could lift the action if governments take effective steps. The meeting occurred as political and labor actions unfolded across the United States, with Nixon facing criticism and various polls showing shifting support.
UPI reports California welfare rolls declined by 2700 in August, marking the 14th monthly drop in 17 months. Since the 1971 welfare reform, total caseload fell to 2,077,787. In cash grants, increases occurred in aid to the elderly and disabled, while counts for foster care and absent father families rose. General relief rolls dropped to 53,107. Dr Benjamin Spock endorsed California marijuana initiative seeking to remove penalties for possession.
Edward Raymond Garcia, 23, of South Gate, California, died after a hand held kite glider crash at a ski area near Slide Mountain when turbulence caused loss of control. He was among about a dozen fliers taking off from the parking lot. Garcia fell onto rocks, deputies said. A second item reports 35 prisoners escaped a Central province jail following a midnight attack by about 20 youths armed with pistols and grenades.
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