Communists Push in South Vietnam Threaten Saigon Enclaves
As North Vietnamese forces push toward the central coast, Qui Nhon remains under government control while Da Nang evacuation and refugee sea lifts are suspended. U.S. staff and families flee Saigon amid rumors of unrest and anti American sentiment, with ships standing by off Da Nang.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
da Nang
Qui Nhon
Central Highlands
O'Loughlin
U.S
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Sealift
Ford
U.S. Navy
Ron Nessen
Ford signs 24.8 billion tax cut amid deficit clash
President Ford's reluctant approval of a 24.8 billion anti recession tax cut promises a year of battles with Congress over spending priorities and energy policy. Lawmakers stress keeping deficits down while funding needed domestic programs and defense. The plan shifts tax relief to individuals and the unemployed with business cuts and Social Security provisions.
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Washington
Ford
Congress
White House
Sen
Dick Clark
Iowa
Nation’s crime rate rises 17 percent in 1974
FBI statistics released show the national rate of serious crime climbed 17 percent in 1974, the largest increase in 14 years. Attorney General Levi attributed the rise to systemic failures and urged stronger deterrents. violent crimes rose 11 percent while property crimes jumped 17 percent.
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Washington
FBI
Atty
Edward H. Levi
Levi
Clarence M. Kelley
America
Signed bill and Ford's request comparison of tax cuts
The table compares the tax cut items in the bill with Ford's request, noting exclusions of the $600 million home buyers credit and the $100 million child care deduction change. Zero entries reflect zero tax liability and no rebate for those individuals.
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Washington
Ford
Grs. Sin. Mar. Mar. Mar Mar. Inc
Daley Poised for Major Chicago Mayoral Victory
Chicago voters head to the polls to renominate Richard J. Daley who has led the city since 1955. He faces Republican John Hoellen and Socialist Workers candidate Willie Mae Reid though Daley’s prior margins suggest a wide win.
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Chicago
Lon Nol to Leave Cambodia as Khmer Rouge Advance
President Lon Nol bid farewell to political and military aides in Phnom Penh before departing for Indonesia and then the United States as Khmer Rouge forces push into northwest Cambodia and rockets strike Phnom Penh for the first time in four days.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Lon Nol
Khmer Rouge
Indonesia
United States
Beltrami County Board Reviews Departmental Operations
The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners meets at 9 a.m. in the courthouse board room with a briefing by Martin Sabre on the register of deeds department history, operations and future plans. Other items include a land status petition from James and Carole Abels and a Midwest Center financial update by Dave Strong. A Motorola radio equipment payment request for the Sheriff’s office is on the docket. Travelers face blowing snow and drifting conditions with a 20 percent precipitation chance. highs near 16 to 22 and lows around minus 5 to plus 8.
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Beltrami County Board of Commissioners
Martin Sabre
Register of Deeds
Dave Strong
Northwest Juvenile Training Center
Motorola Company
Special Bemidji school board meets to set 1975 77 calendars
The Bemidji school board calls a special Tuesday noon session to adopt the 1975 1976 and 1976 1977 calendars. Teachers proposed August starts but board favors after Labor Day with 182 day plan including two in service days.
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Bemidji School Board
Bemidji and Minnesota Launch Land Condemnation Over Airport Site
The city of Bemidji and Minnesota will open condemnation in district court to seize 50 acres for clear zones and eight acres for navigational easements plus 27 acres for a proposed Highway 71 Bypass from Milas A Kaiser near Bemidji. Kaiser rejected earlier offers. Three commissioners may be appointed to set a fair price. if unsatisfied, a jury trial may occur.
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Bemidji
State of
Ouradnik
Kaiser
Minnesota Legislature offers free paper and computer giveaways
The Minnesota Legislature runs a Capitol giveaway program to demystify bill process. Free items include copies of bills daily schedules and journals, with some journals costing up to eight dollars per copy. The program aims to give the public access to conference committee work and legislative language.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Capitol
Senate
House
Senate House
Patrick Flahaven
Flahaven
Congressional Record
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Nha Trang
Ways and Means Committee
al Ullman
D-Ore
Bill and Ford
Grs. Sin. Mar. Mar. Mar Mar Inc
James
Carole Abels
Port Hope
North Central Accrediting Association
Gene Ouradnik
Donald Notvik
State Attorney General's Office
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