House Democrats Oppose Indo China Military Aid
In Washington, House Democrats voted 189 to 49 to oppose any U S military aid for Cambodia or South Vietnam. The vote signals likely rejection of President Ford's request for emergency Cambodia aid as factions debate conditions. Members cited humanitarian concerns and a preference for a hands off approach amid civil conflict.
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Four Americans Reported Lost in Viet Crash Near Pleiku
SAIGON AP A Air Vietnam DC-4 with six crew and 19 passengers including four Americans was shot down near Pleiku amid heavy fighting. No survivors reported. The craft was en route from Vientiane to Saigon and likely hit by 57mm anti aircraft fire or a Strela missile. Names identified include R Seidl Ed Dolan J Louis and V Miller.
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Tri Tam
Dau Tleng
U.S. Twenty Fifth Infantry Division
Do not get the idea that I'm inefficient
A quote attributed to ward Copyriant on an official's desk, claiming secrecy dominates knowledge of his own work and asserting personal inefficiency in a humorous, self-deprecating line. The remark highlights the tension between duty and transparency in bureaucratic duties.
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December 8 Tops List in Draft Draw
December 8 births led the standby military draft lottery with No 1, followed by June 19 and March 22 births in the top ranks. July 3 births ranked No 9, but most likely no one will be called as the army remains voluntary. Byron Pepitone noted 86 and lower birth years would be reclassified into the 1976 emergency induction pool unless deferment or exemption applied.
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Selective Service
Byron Pepitune
Chrysler Extends Third Rebate Plan Through March
Detroit report states Chrysler Corp extends its rebate program for the third time and will offer $150 refunds on most pickups vans and medium duty trucks through the end of March excluding the Dodge Sportsman Plymouth Voyager Ram Charger and Trail Duster models.
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Ford Plans South Bend Visit To Notre Dame
President Ford will make a day trip to South Bend Indiana for a meeting with Midwestern governors and a news conference next Monday, sources said. He was invited to Notre Dame by university president Rev Theodore Hesburgh.
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Ford
South Bend
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University of Notre Dame
Theodore Heshurgh
Portugal Military Seizes Political Power After Air Attack
In Lisbon, Portugal, the Armed Forces Movement, ruling after an air force attack on an artillery unit near Lisbon, says it will assume permanent political powers. Elections for a constitutional assembly remain set for April 2, and a new Revolutionary Council will institutionalize military participation. The Communist party gains potential extra representation amid premier Goncalves' cabinet, while authorities call Tuesday’s flash upheaval an uprising led by "petitionary" elements.
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Vasen Goncalves
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Energy negotiators seek compromise on tax and quotas
A key Democrat said talks between President Ford and Congress aim to avoid higher gasoline taxes and import quotas this year as the economy falters. Rep. Ullman, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, indicated a five cent gasoline tax rise next year is more likely, with hearings wrapping up before Easter recess and an energy bill to reach the base floor by mid April.
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Fire at Seoul infant home kills 14 and injures many
A blaze at the House of Angels in Seoul killed 14 infants awaiting adoption, all aged 1 day to one month, and injured another. Thirty six more babies and children aged 2 to 5 years were rescued as the fire rapidly engulfed two second floor rooms. Supervisor Paek Young suk, 53, entered the flames to save infants, suffering burns. The cause was blamed on an overheating hot plate.
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House of Angels
Paek Youngsuk
G O P moderates publish pro Ford unity statement
GOP moderates circulate a statement praising Ford and pledging to rebuild the party and broaden its base through open doors and open minds. Major leaders including Rhodes and Scott endorse, with plans to sign on more Republicans as governors and chairmen are recruited, while the White House stays officially aloof.
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Anion
Ford
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Kent McGough
Former Commerce Secretary Stang pleads guilty to campaign law violations
Washington AP Maurice Stang, ex Commerce Secretary, pleads guilty to five misdemeanor counts for unwitting campaign law violations while chairman of Nixon 1972 reelection finance committee. He says conduct was in good faith though not lawful. Sentencing possible up to one year per count but unlikely.
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