Jet Raid Near China Targets North Vietnam Bridge and Plant
US Air Force jets hit a rail yard and a bridge within 25 miles of the Chinese border near Lang Son, using laser guided bombs. Another strike hit the Bag Giang power plant near Hanoi, with weather clouds hindering damage assessment. In Saigon area fighting left 42 NVA and seven militiamen dead and 67 South Vietnamese wounded.
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Violence erupts in Belfast amid militant attacks after prisoner releases
Gunmen fought troops in Belfast for three hours as 75 suspected guerrillas were released in a move tied to peace efforts. One soldier killed and a militiaman critically wounded as more than 200 shots were fired around the Catholic New Lodge district.
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Death penalty initiative faces suit in California
Sponsors claim petition signatures exceed requirements to place the death penalty measure on the November ballot but a Shasta County suit moved to Sacramento Court challenges validity. The plaintiffs say the petitions fail to state the cost to taxpayers of restoring the death penalty.
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Court backs FCC power to regulate cable TV programming
The Supreme Court by a 5-4 margin upheld the FCC's authority to require CATV operators to originate some programming. The ruling overturns a St Louis circuit decision and supports the 1969 rule applying to systems with more than 3,500 subscribers, saying it will serve the public interest and allows FCC latitude until Congress acts.
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Tehama County voters favor incumbents in supervisors race
Tehama County residents turnout strong and approve Red Bluff High School tax override while defeating school unification for Red Bluff and Corning. Incumbents Pickell Patterson Lalaguna win re elections. runoffs required for Lalaguna and one supervisor seat. Nixon, McGovern lead presidential and party nominees.
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McGovern wins California as sweep boosts nomination bid
Senator George McGovern captures California for a first major step toward the Democratic nomination. He extends his lead with victories in New Jersey New Mexico and his home state and gains more than 900 delegates toward the 1509 needed. Senator Humphrey remains competitive in California but trails overall.
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McGovern Gains in Primaries Amid California Vote Delay
With over half tallied McGovern led 47 to 38 in the Democratic sweep, Humphrey 38, Wallace 5 as six others split the rest. McGovern won New Jersey delegates, South Dakota, and New Mexico. California’s outcome delayed by a federal judge’s ballot extension and Brown’s tally hold.
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McGovern California primary victory celebrated by youth in Hollywood
About 4,000 supporters packed the Hollywood Palladium for Sen. George S. McGovern's California primary win with loud bands and celebrity shouts. Security was tight as the Secret Service frisked attendees, and McGovern appeared after four hours to a roaring, patrolling crowd. inside, 2,500 remained as doors closed.
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Weather Outlook Sees Clouds, Showers and Cooler Temps
Variable cloudiness today with a chance of rain or thunder showers mainly in the evening. Tonight and Thursday look fair with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph and cooler temperatures. Friday forecast fair with a 0 to 20 percent precipitation chance tonight. High today 85 to 95. tonight low upper 50s to upper 60s. Sunset 8:36, sunrise 5:40 PDT. Associated Press notes scattered thunderstorms nationwide including Southwest, central Plains and coasts with some heavy rain.
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