Packard bids farewell as base closures eyed
Former deputy defense secretary David Packard says the Pentagon could save about 1 billion dollars yearly by closing bases kept open for political reasons. He warns Congress blocks shutdowns, while Melvin Laird denies immediate closings. Packard returns to California to chair Hewlett Packard.
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OSHA finds safety hazards at majority of inspected firms
OSHA reported to Congress that in the first six months 9,300 firms with fatal accidents or in high risk industries or with worker complaints were inspected. Cited for alleged violations were 5,636 firms with proposed fines totaling 361,692 dollars, most paid without appeal. Another 1,842 had minor violations but no citations. Only 20 percent were violation free.
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Israel Opposes UN Middle East Resolution as Deadlock Persists
Israel rejects a United Nations call to resume indirect peace talks through Gunnar Jarring, saying the 79 to 7 vote with 36 abstentions prolongs the deadlock. Egypt cautions Israel to heed the measure or risk isolation. Abba Eban says talks must be free and not preconditioned.
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North Korea Denies War Plans in Self-Defense Claim
North Korea rejects South Korean charges of war preparation. Kim Byon Sik says military buildup is for self-defense and mocks Seoul’s national emergency as propaganda. He accuses Park Chung Hee of using the crisis to suppress demand for talks and to hinder Japan-North Korea relations amid Nixon's China visit.
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South Vietnamese Take Cambodian Town Chup in Big Push
South Vietnamese troops seize the rubber plantation town of Chup on the edge of the large 75 square mile plantation. Two North Vietnamese soldiers defected as recon teams entered the area. Six thousand Vietnamese spearhead the drive aided by U S air support as an Army CH1 helicopter was shot down returning two crewmen killed.
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Manson Sentenced to Death in California Slayings Case
Charles Manson was moved from Los Angeles to San Quentin Death Row after a judge upheld a jury death verdict for the Tate killings and six others. Judge Older declared the death penalty appropriate while Judge Choate urged no parole, citing ongoing danger to communities. He was transported by sheriff to begin appeals.
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