Joint Search for U S MIAs Nears Agreement
The United States North and South Vietnam and the Viet Cong near a year long accord on a combined search for Americans missing in Vietnam. A US spokesman says the operation could take years with issues over security and local liaison. A task force at Nakom Phanom air base Thailand will search Cambodia and Laos. 1300 U S servicemen listed as missing in Indo China. Team of nine officers and five enlisted from each party discussed by the Joint Military Commission.
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Nakhom
Phanom Air Base
Thailand
Cambodia
Laos
U.S
Indo-China
Vietnam
Joint Military Commission
Last' of Freed' POWs Near Home
Two planes carried 26 American prisoners of war across the Pacific toward reunions with families and friends. Maj. Floyd Thompson, the longest-held POW, spoke of seeing his nine year old son for the first time, while Philip Manhard and Lt. Cmdr. Robert Flynn also returned with the group from Clark air base. The 26 include 134 military men and six civilians freed last week by Viet Cong. Some POWs faced medical checks after warm welcomes at installations from California to Maryland.
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Pacific
Army
Floyd Thompson
Clark Air Base
Philippines
Philip WV. Manhard
McLean
U.S
Navy
Robert J. Flynn
Colorado Springs
Colo
Cambodian Pilot Flees After Palace Bombing
Cambodian pilot used a fighter to attack President Lon Nol's palace, killing at least 36. The pilot reportedly escaped to Communist territory and was last seen over Kompong Cham province.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Lon
Nol
Persens
Sootra
Kompong Cham
Assassination Plot Ties to Cambodian Crisis and Khmer Rouge
In Cambodia the fallen government faces a Communist backed upheaval. Prince Norodom Sihanouk era allies, amid mass bombings near the presidential palace, reports say Potro’s anger and a suspected Communist plot. Foreigners barred from leaving as authorities hunt for victims and assess damage.
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Ian Wo
Alamot
Pora
Naughton and Anderson Return From Hanoi Camp
Cedar Rapids men Naughton and Anderson spoke after release from a Hanoi prison camp. They described six years as captives and said they planned to return home soon with hopes for dental work and a Cedar Rapids homecoming. They met only after Jan. 20 and recalled the safe camp prior to that.
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Shel
Anderson
Cmdr
Roberts Cedar
HM Wasi
Cedar Rapids
Goth Naughton
Imprison
North
Vietnam
Beby Orsaten
Ary
Dom
Noland Naughton
Navy
Crude
Gary
Hopes
Peggy
Be Varue Drive
Hanoi
Cedar Mapids
Federal court actions and Alaska pipeline debate unfold
The Supreme Court weighs fast action on a 70 mile Arctic pipeline with Alaska and oil interests urging a ruling this term. Justices also accept two cases on searches incident to arrest and exclude or confirm legal precedents on residency jury rules and university speech limits amid broader national energy concerns.
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New York
N. J
Peter Bridge
Washington
WIM
Supreme Court
Maske
Arctic
St Stupe
Alaska
Valdez
Tly
Interior Department
Justice Department
Erwin Griswold
Environmental Deffense Fund
Friends of Thei! Earth
Cordova District Fisheries Union
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Indiana
Communist Party of
Minnesota
Cver
University of Missouri
State of Alaska
Myska Pipeline Service Co
District of Columbia
Indians Vow To Deal Only With Nixon Or Sioux
AIM leaders at Wounded Knee declare a final ultimatum to the United States stating they will deal only with President Nixon or a Sioux emissary. Russell Means says the treaty grounds their stance and prepares to forward the proposal to the White House via the Justice Department negotiator. They claim the 1888 Fort Laramie treaty justifies their actions and independence at Wounded Knee.
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Nixon
Wounded Knee
S.D
UPI
American Indian Movement
Russell Means
AIM
White House
Justice Department
Means
Penal raid prompts unlikely victory for local gym team
A fragmented report notes a raid impacting a local gym and several individuals. Names and precise actions are unclear but the event involves financial stakes and community athletes amid ongoing dispute.
Infiltration continues as North Vietnam aids South Vietnam
Washington reports no halting of military shipments from North Vietnam after Nixon warning. Analysts estimate 400 to 430 armored vehicles, including tanks, entered South Vietnam in under two months since the ceasefire. Over 1,100 trucks moved into South Vietnam in the past week, with 200 on the Ho Chi Minh trail. Ceasefire monitors face limited access as reconnaissance relies on aerial and local reports.
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Washington
North Vietnam
Nixon
U.S
South Vietnaa
Vietnam
U. S
South Vietnam
Pentagon
Demilitarized Zone
Nto Chi Minh
Taos
Laos
Ican
Dmz
Amercan
Wage-Price Bill Moves Through Senate Debate
The Senate opens debate on renewing presidential wage price controls under the Economic Stabilization Act. Proposals aim to extend authority beyond April 30 for a year, restore federal rent controls in many metros, require wage and price approvals, cap large business price hikes, and set a 263 billion fiscal plan. If Phase 3 fails, Sen. Proxmire pledges a six month freeze on wages prices rents and interest.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Nixon
Banking Committee
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Say Personal Income Up
National personal income rose by 8.3 billion dollars in February, lifted by private payroll gains and higher social security benefits. Personal income reached an annual rate of 993.9 billion, with social security up 1 billion and private payrolls up 4.5 billion, led by commodity-producing industries.
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Washington
APF
Commerce Department
Department
Congress
Asa
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