Congressional praise for Ford over Mayaguez rescue
Congressional leaders from both parties lauded President Ford for using troops to secure the release of the Mayaguez and its 40 man crew after a Cambodian seizure. White House and lawmakers noted the War Powers Act framework and praised the decision, while some critics questioned the rush to forceful action.
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Washington
Ford
Cambodia
Melvin Price
Dill
House Armed Services Committee
Mayaguez
White House
Congress
Families of Mayaguez Crew Rejoice and Grieve
Families of the Mayaguez crew express relief and sympathy after the ship’s rescue by U S Marines. They praise the President and Congress while noting Marines faced heavy fire and casualties. Parents and relatives describe nerves, hospital visits, and mixed emotions about the military operation and its costs.
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Associated Press
Congress
John Mullis
Wilmer
Ala
James Jack Mullis
Mayaguez
U.S
Pentagon
William Earl Gilbert
Pascagoula, Miss
Earl C. Gibert
Crew To Be Flown Home For Visit With Families
R J Reynolds Industries plans to fly the SS Mayaguez crew to their families and send a new crew to the ship. The Mayaguez was seized by a Cambodian vessel and later recovered. Officials express gratitude to the President and concern for families of the lost crew.
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Mayaguez
U.S
Gulf of Thailand
Ada Doyle
Toledo
Ohio
John
Myregard
Ford
Winston-Salem, N.C
R. J. Reynolds _Industries
Charles B. Wade Jr
Reynolds Industries
Wade
Laos Apologizes for Detaining Americans as Staff Cuts Ordered
Laotian government apologizes for detaining three Americans in Savannakhet as anti Americanism grows. The US Embassy reduces provincial staff while recalling personnel to Vientiane amid unrest. Three named Americans were held under house arrest after visits to the governor. The embassy reported the Luang Prabang contingent safe and called for calm.
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Vientiane
Laos
Savannakhet
Cans
Luang Prabang
U.S. Agency For International Development
Sanford Y. Stone
Cleveland
Ohio
AID
Daniel P. Ster
Columbus
Ind
Charles R. Pearcy
Salem
W.va
Christian A Chapman
Lae
State Department
Washington
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Hugh Scott
Clement J. Zablocki
D-Wis
House International Relations Committee
George McGovern
D-S.d
McGovern
John J. McFall
D-Calif
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Humphrey
Henry M. Jackson
Dwash
Jerry Gilbert
Reynolds Owns
Mbassy
Cials
Provinces
Woodfull
Rexall
Mitchell Shopping Center
Sananecton
Iducdaa
Augusta RD
Aiken
S.C
Jefferson Davish.n
Gordon Hwy
Augusta GA
Robert E. Bowen
Laurens ST
Aiken, SC
Chamber OF Commerce
Colorama Studios
Aiken & Clearwater
Ed Wangs
H.P. Briggs & Stratton Motor
Murray
H.P. Rotary
Aia
Cee Briggs & Sa
Edward
FAS
Bawa
Midland Valley Shopping Center
Clearwater
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