Khmer Rouge Closing In On Phnom Penh Defense Upheld
Cambodian government says Phnom Penh remains under government control as Khmer Rouge claims advances near the city. Rebels reportedly hold areas near the airport while airfield reinforcements bolster a line along the railroad and highway. Government forces report casualties and a lull in major fighting amid refugee outflow and rocket fire.
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Associated Press
Phnom Penh
Khmer Rouge
South Vietnam
Saigon
Bien Hoa
Takhman
Ment
Sydney Schanberg
New York Times
Pochentong
Schanberg
Prek Phneon
Congress Begins Work on Ford Evacuation Aid
Congress moves to authorize U S troop protection for South Vietnam evacuations while vetting Ford requests for military and humanitarian aid. Senate committees hear Kissinger and Schlesinger testimony as lawmakers weigh limits on troop use and a potential evacuation mandate.
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Congress
Ford
Washington
U.S
South Vietnam
Senate
Indochina
Henry A. Kissinger
Senate Appropriations Committee
James R. Schlesinger
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Lee H. Hamilton
D-Ind
House International Relations Committee
Pute
Gloomy Prospects for South Vietnamese Evacuation
Washington reports show U.S. officials deem evacuation of up to 200000 South Vietnamese unlikely due to logistics and a possible cease fire or military accommodation. Thieu’s travel ban, visa hurdles, and Congress’s resistance to troop-backed action further impede refugee flows while a Saigon coordinator idea gains traction. Ambassador Martin has quietly moved some American families out to avoid panic.
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State Department
Congress
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
United States
Vietnam
Thieu
U.S
Ford
Graham Martin
Judge halts wildcat strikes in eastern Ohio and parts of WV
U S District Judge Gerald Weber issued a temporary restraining order to stop wildcat strikes impacting mining operations in eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia. A hearing is set for April 21. The order bars United Mine Workers from striking or aiding such actions. Companies including Consolidation Coal North American Coal Valley Camp Coal and Pittston sought the injunction to end march 5 strikes.
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Pittsburgh
U. S. District Court
Gerald Weber
Ohio
West Virginia
Weber
United Mine Workers
Consolidation Coal Co
North American Coal Corp
Valley Camp Coal Co
Pittston Co
Venue Change Probable in Little Trial
In Washington North Carolina AP. Miss Joanne Little faces a possible venue change after Beaufort County solicitor William Griffin Jr. moved to relocate the trial due to excessive publicity. Little, 20, is accused of fatally stabbing jailer Clarence Alligood 62 during an alleged rape attempt, claiming self defense after fleeing to Raleigh.
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Washington, N. C
Joanne Little
William Griffin Jr
Beaufort County
Miss Little
Clarence Alligood
Raleigh
Connally Denies Payoff Charge Under Cross Examination
Former Treasury Secretary John B. faces cross examination over alleged payoffs to his accuser Jake Jacobsen. He speaks Monday to deny the charge and flatly reject any improper payments.
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Washington
Treasury
John B
Jake Jacobsen
Weather Summary for Today and Wednesday
Cloudy and cool tonight with lows 35 to 40 degrees. Partly sunny and warmer Wednesday with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Details on Page 6.
Cost of Retreat Estimated At 780 Million In Equipment Losses
A Pentagon official reported that South Vietnamese forces lost or destroyed about 780 million dollars in weapons ammunition and fighting gear. He said the figure may rise when valuing lost support equipment and noted the 780 million uses actual purchase costs for major items and current prices for consumables. Rival estimates from Senator Church used replacement costs.
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Washington
Pentagon
Ford
Erich von Marbod
Fred Weyand
Vietnam
Frank Church
D-Idaho
von Marbod
Church
United States
South Vietnam
Weyand
Army
Ford Prepares Emergency Move to Block Rail Strike
President Ford is expected to invoke a 60 day delay via a Presidential Emergency Board under the Railway Labor Act to avert a nationwide strike by BRAC and other unions. BRAC reports 85 90 percent strike support, with final results due Thursday as negotiations stall. The economy meanwhile shows signs of recovery with a Dow Jones gain and falling February inventories.
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Washington
Ford
Brotherhood of Railway and
Airline
Dennis
BRAC
Ohio Tax Returns Due by Midnight
About a million Ohioans must file state income tax returns by midnight. The state tax division expects roughly 700 000 to 800 000 more returns today, with offices open late to handle the rush. So far 1.5 million returns have been processed and refunds totaling about 29.3 million dollars issued, with average refunds around 19.66 dollars. Penalties for late filing include 5 percent per month up to 25 percent, plus 6 percent annual interest. federal extensions grant state extensions.
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Columbus, Ohio
Income Tax Division
Catanzaro
Fran Wheeland
Ohio Tax Division
Risk Pool May Insure Doctors in Ohio
Insurance Director Harry V. Jump and lawmakers from both parties held a news conference on medical malpractice insurance. A proposed assigned risk pool named joint underwriters association would insure physicians and hospitals unable to obtain coverage. Other proposals include 150 hours of continuing education every three years, capping attorney fees, establishing peer review boards, and mandatory arbitration to reduce court suits.
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Columbus
Ohio
Harry V. Jump
William E. Hinig
New Philadelphia
House Insurance, Utilities and Financial Institutions Committee
Jump
Joint Underwriters Association
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Dmont
Senate Majority
Henry M. Jackson
Dash
Mansfield
KKK Chief Claims
Lodi
The
Knights of Ice Live
Daanes
Dale Reusch
Charleston
Reusch
Connally
C. L. Dennis
National Railway Labor Conference
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ohio Legislature
Hinig
Tuscarawas County
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