No parades for this war
United States ended Indochina with helicopter evacuations and Marines guarding evacuees. Kissinger warned the war failed its objectives and warned of Communist political gains. Diplomacy with Hanoi and the Provisional Revolutionary Government was pursued amid uncertain future relations with South Vietnam.
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Refugees land on U S shores amid mixed welcome and delays
The first Saigon survivors arrived in the United States as hundreds more began seeking homes across the country. Officials warned up to a million could be endangered by Vietnam’s fall, with fewer than 100,000 rescued. Refugees were housed at Camp Pendleton, Ft. Chaffee, and Eglin AFB, while others moved on by car, bus, or air. A California arrival marked by the Holidayliner Freedom brought 813 refugees to Pendleton, with 70 at Norton AFB, and infant orphans reached Los Alamitos and McChord AFB.
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Saigon Falls as Viet Cong Seizes City and Renames Capital
Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops captured Saigon, raising the flag over the presidential palace and declaring the city Ho Chi Minh City. President Duong Van Minh was reportedly in custody as fighting continued around key sites, while Washington remarked on a closing chapter of the Vietnam involvement.
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Vermont leaders reflect on Vietnam exit and lessons
Vermont figures George Aiken and Patrick Leahy comment on the Vietnam war ending. Aiken recalls urging an early pullout and notes a relief that Americans are out of Vietnam. Leahy defends the evacuation's professionalism but criticizes perceived delays by Ambassador Graham Martin to pressure Congress for aid.
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Vermont
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UPI
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D-Vt
U.S
Graham Martin
Saigon
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Congress
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D-N.h
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Dukakis vetoes Massachusetts death penalty in state upset
Inside National reports Dukakis vetoing the new Massachusetts death penalty while CIA plots to kill Castro are claimed but not approved. Page 2 covers these political issues.
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Shaftsbury
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Governor vetoes bill abolishing block voting in Vermont ballots
Governor Thomas Salmon vetoed a bill to end the single party voting block on ballots saying it would reduce voter participation. He criticized it for aiding incumbents and minority parties, while noting no hearings were held. He also signed a separate bill allowing towns to repeal the inventory tax and postponed a measure on state agency regulations.
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Bennington Selectmen Approve Final Zoning Changes
Bennington selectmen capped a long review of town plan and zoning bylaws by approving two final alterations. The package, including RC district changes along Route 67A and MR 6 adjustments for Gore Road, advances to public hearings with the town plan set for May 15 and zoning bylaws for June 3.
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Silk Road
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Peter R. Donavan
Stuart Hurd
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Gerald P. Morrissey
Corcoran
Leake
Vermont approves energy plan to penalize gas guzzlers
Gov Thomas Salmon signed a state energy policy aimed at cutting oil dependence and de emphasizing nuclear power. It contemplates tax incentives and penalties to push Vermonters toward efficient vehicles, possible auto registration fees by weight, taxes on high consumption accessories, and higher gasoline levies. Funds raised would support energy programs.
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Orr
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Senate poised to approve 1976 budget amid debate
The Senate moves toward final approval of a fiscal 1976 budget totaling 365 billion dollars in spending with a 67.2 billion dollar deficit, surpassing President Ford’s recommended 355.6 billion spending and 60 billion deficit. Meanwhile the House begins debate on a larger companion resolution as See BUDGET on back page.
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