Congress Faces Pressure to Vote More Aid for Indochina
The AP reports growing congressional pressure to fund South Vietnam as its military position weakens after a recess. Key figures, including Thieu and diplomat Phuong, warn Congress will bear responsibility for a fall without renewed aid. Defense Secretary Schlesinger cites reduced aid as a factor and urges continued support if Saigon can mobilize will to fight. Senator Jackson and former official Ball question commitments and imply an eventual Hanoi hegemony may prevail.
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End of major Baby Lift ends as orphans depart
Saigon reports Operation Baby Lift concludes on a large scale with 205 orphans leaving on two planes to the United States. Officials say the airlift met the 1,400 US quota while many more went to Australia Britain and Canada. Critics label the campaign inhumane while diplomats note the welfare of the children remains the focus.
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Panic adopters warned as Vietnamese orphans rise
Miami adoption expert March Dickens cautions that many applicants are ill prepared for Vietnamese orphans amid Vietnam War coverage. Dr Edith Lord notes a mix of guilt glamour and need among prospective parents but stresses careful screening to avoid self centered motivation and culture language challenges.
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Delta Capitals Under Attack By Communist Forces
Communist led forces shell at least 10 district capitals in the Mekong Delta and strike near Saigon’s main fuel depot. In five delta provinces government troops clash with Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces injuring about 50 civilians. 95 Communist led troops and 14 government soldiers die. The fighting targets Can Tho area and Minh Duc district capital, with shelling near the Nha Be fuel depot close to Saigon.
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Congress Backs Spending to Fight Recession
Post recess session opens as Democrats push broad spending measures to curb recession. President Ford veto threat looms after signing a $24.8 billion tax cut, with a $60 billion next year deficit cap cited. Democratic leaders cite emergency needs in housing jobs and public works.
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Senate and Ford clash over budgets and policy aims
The article outlines battles over elderly programs, possible budget shifts, and foreign aid for Southeast Asia. It notes a pending Ford address on Indochina, a light postrecess schedule, and Senate action on an energy bill and housing, with administration opposition to key measures.
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U.S. Sets Harsh Tone Ahead of World Energy Talks
In Paris, the United States vows to break the OPEC cartel as preparatory talks for a worldwide energy conference begin. OPEC and some major oil exporters push to expand talks to other raw materials. the EU seeks a broader but energy focused agreement.
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Violence Threatens Irish Truce as Belfast Violence Surges
In Belfast the truce crisis deepens after a young Catholic is slain on the way to work, raising three days deaths to 11 and more than 80 wounded. Two bombings kill seven, police cite feuds among Protestant and Catholic groups and IRA factions as tensions rise.
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Utilities face coal switch under FEA order consideration
Washington AP says the Federal Energy Administration weighs forcing utilities to use coal for power generation. After the Arab oil boycott many shifted to coal, but about half on the East Coast have returned to oil. Talks would cover clean air codes and a possible extension of the Energy Environment Coordination Act granting Zarb authority.
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Ford Sees Vision of Peace at NAB Address
President Ford told the National Association of Broadcasters that he envisions world growth through cooperation and development. He spoke in Las Vegas as he wrapped up a nine day Easter holiday in Palm Springs and prepared to travel east.
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Ford May Lead NAO Unity Talk in Europe Next Month
A White House official says President Ford may travel to Europe in May to join NATO leaders in Palm Springs for a summit. The plan is to issue a unity statement at the meeting of heads of government from alliance member nations.
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Soviet grain harvest may miss goal but rank near record
U S analysts project the 1975 Soviet grain crop at about 215.7 million tons, slightly above last year’s 195.6 million tons but below the Moscow target. If reached, the harvest would be the second largest on record, reflecting a roughly ten percent gain over 1974.
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Weekend Forecast Shows Clear Tonight and Mild Tuesday
The forecast calls for clear skies tonight with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. Increasing clouds Tuesday bring highs in the low to mid 60s. Page 10.
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