U S weighs steps to bolster South Vietnam aid effort
U S officials consider actions to strengthen support for South Vietnam amid a rising Communist offensive. Intelligence shows North Vietnamese Viet Cong aim to seize control in Saigon and dominate in the countryside, with four new divisions formed and seven held in reserve. Total South Vietnam forces surpass 300000, while 1975 aid funds focus on consumables rather than capital equipment.
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Washington
U.S
South Vietnam
Saigon
Vietnam
United States
Enterprise Leaves Subic Bay for Unspecified Mission
The Defense Department said the aircraft carrier Enterprise and escort ships left Subic Bay in the Philippines headed southwest. Maj. Gen. Winant Sidle denied reports that the task force planned to enter South Vietnamese waters, confirming no destination toward the Vietnamese coast.
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Washington
Defense Department
Enterprise
U.S. Navy
Philippines
South Vietnamese
Subic Bay
Bataan
Winant Sidle
Pentagon
Sidle
South Vietnam
North Vietnamese Take Phuoc Binh City in Six Day Siege
Saigon reports North Vietnamese forces overran Phuoc Binh City after a six day siege completing conquest of Phuoc Long province. The capture included a base guarding Tay Ninh City and left government forces retreating from Nui Ba Den. Casualties were heavy among the Phuoc Binh garrison and civilians.
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Phuoc Binh
Saigon
South Vietnam
Phuoc Long Province
Tay Ninh City
Gon
Hien
Nui Ba den
Black Virgin Mountain
U.S
de Viet
Amnesty Deadline Near Program Ends Jan 31
Washington AP reports a final decision on the Ford administration plan to charge needy food stamp recipients more has been delayed amid congressional criticism. The proposal would set a flat 30 percent of net income, raising costs for many, especially single individuals and couples, with March 1 implementation still under review.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Congress
Agriculture Department
Oil Workers Seek Wage Increase Amid Industrywide Talks
Denver AP. Oil industry workers cut their demand to 1.20 per hour per year for three years, down from 1.50. The union seeks a 0.50 catch up and a cost of living escalator while 60,000 members await company offers. Companies include Texaco Gulf Exxon Shell Atlantic Richfield Mobil Phillips Continental Standards and others.
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Bargaining Policy Board
Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union
A. F Grospiron
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Gulf
Exxon
Shell
Atlantic-Richfield
Mobil
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Continental
the Standards
Clemency Board pushes radio reminders for Jan 31 deadline
The Presidential Clemency Board reports only 900 of 100,000 eligible men have applied for clemency. It will air 30 and 60 second tapes via radio and TV urging action before the January 31 deadline. Tapes include Spanish versions and a countdown appeal to stations nationwide.
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Charles E Goodell
Goodell
Lewis W. Walt
Theodore M. Hesburgh
Aida Casanas O'Connor
Ford
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