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August 28, 1972

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Historical Context for August 28, 1972

In 1972, the world population was approximately 3,844,917,680 people[†]

Notable Births

1972Ravindu Shah, Kenyan cricketer[†]

Ravindu Dhirajlal Shah is a Kenyan former cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman. He was part of Kenya's 1999, 2003 and 2007 World Cup squads.

Jay Witasick

1972Jay Witasick, American baseball player and coach[†]

Gerald Alphonse "Jay" Witasick Jr. is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched all or parts of 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1996 to 2007, primarily as a relief pitcher.

Notable Deaths

Prince William of Gloucester

1972Prince William of Gloucester (born 1941)[†]

Prince William of Gloucester was a member of the British royal family. The elder son of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, he was a grandson of George V, nephew of Edward VIII and George VI, and first cousin of Elizabeth II. At birth he was fourth in line to the throne; he was ninth in line at the time of his death.

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Headlines from August 28, 1972

Postwar Shock Besets Veterans of Vietnam

By Jon Nordheimer Special to The New York Times

Article discusses psychological problems of returning Vietnam veterans; notes mental breakdowns during combat were relatively higher during World War II and Korean War, but that Vietnam veterans' psychological problems often manifest selves when veterans return home; holds military usually neglects problems; veterans under psychiatric treatment comment

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Japan Tightens Her Economic Grip On Nations of East and South Asia

By James P. Sterba Special to The New York Times

NY Times survey of Japan's growing econ dominance over East and Southeast Asia; study finds nations' dependency upon Japan so great that they would be unable to extricate themselves even if they wished to do so; says contrary to popular belief, dependence is not mutual; repts US econ interests are large but grow at snail's pace compared with Japan's; cites conspicious presence of Japanese indus throughout SE Asia and impact of Japanese on countries; sees future of Asia lying increasingly in hands of Japan; map shows non‐Communist Asia's dependence on Japan; chart; illus

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PAPER INDUSTRY GAINS IN CLEANUP

By David Bird

Council on Econ Priorities, in reversal of '70 rept which sharply criticized pulp and paper indus as having 1 of worst records in checking its own pollution, holds on Aug 27 that indus has now become leader in pollution control effort; says that in last 2 yrs, so much extra effort has been devoted by paper indus to cleaning up pollution that it may reach 100% control by end of '75, placing it ahead of many other major industries; avers change in indus position is result of well‐developed tech and persistent govt regulatory efforts; Fed EPA spokesman G Webster declines to rank paper indus specifically on basis of new study, but says it is advancing rapidly, possibly because visibility and size of indus pollution has caused public outcry; council defines as adequate equipment which reduces air pollution by 95%; study covers 24 of largest pulp paper cos; indus response to study is favorable; illus

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MAYOR PROPOSES STATEWIDE CHIEF TO BATTLE GRAFT

By Paul L. Movtgonwry

NYC Mayor Lindsay on Aug 27 offers alternative to Knapp Comm recommendation for apptmt of special deputy atty gen to investigate and prosecute corruption in NYC criminal justice system; suggests that Gov Rockefeller appt statewide Comr for Criminal Justice to investigate police and cts; crucial differences between Lindsay proposal and that of Knapp Comm reptdly are that Lindsay would have comr for whole State and that comr would not have power to prosecute, but would hand over information to dist attys, Atty Gen or US Attys, as appropriate

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STANS DEMANDS G.A.O. FUND AUDIT FOR DEMOCRATS

By Douglas E. Kneeland Special to The New York Times

WASHINGTON. Aug. 27 —The Committee to Re‐elect the President responded today to allegations of “apparent and possible violations” of the Federal election campaign act by demanding that the General Accounting Office “begin immediately a full and comprehensive audit” of Democratic fund‐raising records.

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Troubled Grumman Sees F‐14 as Its Key Problem

By David A. Andelman Special to The New York Times

article on Grumman Corp maintains co's key problem stems from production of all‐purpose F‐14 fighter for USN; notes Grumman's contention that it will lose $2‐million on each airplane under terms of its existing contract with Defense Dept; problems experienced with F‐14 revd; craft illus

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Other Olympic Highlights

By Unknown Author

WEIGHT LIFTING—Zygmun Smalcerz of Poland won the flyweight gold medal with a total lift of 744.05 pounds. Lajos Szuecs of Hungary took the silver medal and Sandor Holczreiter of Hungary was the bronze medal winner.

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Israel Keeps Hands Off Sinai Arabs, While Developing Tourism and Roads

By Henry Kamm Special to The New York Times

Aug 28‐31: H Kamm article notes Israel is keeping hands off Sinai Arabs while developing tourism and rds from Elath to Sharm el Sheik in southern Sinai; notes Israel's interest in Sinai Peninsula is centered on keeping Strait of Tiran open and what has been done is aimed in that direction; notes only tourists and handful of settlers are benefiting from sizable investments and great efforts that have been made for strategic reasons while mil presence is all but invisible; illus of tourists at Egyptian gun position destroyed during '67 war at Sharm el Sheik; map

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Civilian and Sergeant Killed in Northern Ireland

By Unknown Author

1 civilian and 1 Brit Army sgt are killed on Aug 27 as violence continues in Ulster, bringing death toll for weekend to 9; rioting erupts in Londonderry after demonstration in which protesters charge there is lack of street lighting and reckless army driving in Cath areas of city

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