POW release begins as Hanoi Viet Cong free 143 Americans
North Vietnam and the Viet Cong freed 143 American prisoners of war, 116 from Hanoi and 27 from Loc Ninh, the first releases under the cease fire. The evacuees arrived at Clark Air Base in the Philippines on hospital planes, with 60 doctors assisting. The group includes Lt. Col. Robert B. Purcell and Cmdr. Brian Dunston Woods, both reported safe. The ongoing releases will occur in two week intervals, leaving 341 Americans still in North Vietnamese hands, 72 in South Vietnam, and seven in Laos.
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Prisoners From Saigon Delayed 11 Hours Before Release
In Saigon twenty seven American POWs freed from Viet Cong captivity arrived after an 11 hour delay due to a sit down strike by other prisoners. They were flown to Clark Air Base in the Philippines aboard a Nightingale helicopter hospital, greeted by U S Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker and General Weyand. Richard Waldhaus of Pittsburgh was noted as the 27th prisoner, with a plan to reach Saigon Army Hospital before continuing home.
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House Reform Shifts Power in U S Congress
Washington AP reports a five week reform drive reshapes Congress by moving power from chairmen to centralized leadership under Speaker Carl Albert. Reforms broaden junior member roles and tighten committee control ahead of fights with President Nixon, notably curbing Southern conservative influence.
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Time Clock Installed For Biddeford City Hall
Biddeford city officials will require all city hall staff to punch a time clock starting next week. Business manager Dennis Plante says the $200 device enforces punctuality, ending past lax arrivals. The mayor initiated the time clock as part of a new personnel system for the city’s large workforce.
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Inside The Journal Cartoons Classifieds Crossword Puzzle
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Foreign Markets Close To Base Dollar Crisis
Bonn Germany AP Most foreign exchange markets were closed today to cool off the dollar crisis. Speculation centered on an international meeting to set new exchange rates for major non Communist currencies. Basel sources said Japan pressed for a conference in Paris this week while Germany, the UK and Italy pursued a unified approach. Chancellor Brandt ruled out unilateral mark revaluation, but realignment remained possible. Volcker and ministers met in Paris with Giscard d Estaing. Japan and Germany resisted upward revaluations to protect exports.
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County Budget panel announced for York County panel
A bipartisan York County delegation named a committee to study the county budget and report back. Members include State Sen. Guy Marcotte and Reps. Peter Danton Robert Farley Henry Hodgdon Richard Stillings Norman Pratt Clement Auger Lucien Dutremble and Paul Reay.
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Harris Crusades For Tax Reform
Washington AP Harris, a former senator and presidential candidate, launches the People’s Campaign for Tax Action to push tax reform from outside government. He argues the tax system is unfair, aims to close loopholes for the wealthy, cut rates for lower income earners, and halt certain tax increases in the short term. The plan includes Tax Action Day on April 16, hearings in DC and elsewhere, and a 1974 electoral push targeting nine Finance Committee members.
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