Ford Signs 24.8B Tax Cut Amid Budget Warning
President Ford signed a 24.8 billion tax cut into law promising relief for about 72 million Americans with rebates up to 200 dollars in 1974 and tax reductions in 1975. He drew a line at a 60 billion dollar 1976 deficit while urging no new spending except security or urgent humanitarian needs.
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Communists Seize Da Nang in Vietnam Conflict
Da Nang, Vietnam’s second city, fell to North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. Ford ordered navy transports to evacuate refugees to safer south areas, with four US amphibious ships deployed along the coast. The airlift and sealift have moved thousands, amid heavy fighting and multiple reports of panicked civilians.
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Connally Considered as Nixon VP Remains Comment
Haldeman says Nixon talked of using the 25th Amendment to replace Agnew and believed John Connally would be a superb vice president and president. He adds Nixon discussed Agnew resignation with Connally amid Watergate tensions and notes Connally faces a milk fund bribe case.
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Today's Chuckle Its Rainy Day Patience for Parents
A lighthearted editor’s note urges parents with young children to save patience for difficult days, comparing the need to weather storms to conserving calm and resilience in parenting.
Lon Nol Planned Departure From Cambodia Rumored
Phnom Penh reports say President Lon Nol planned to leave Cambodia with his family to boost U.S. aid prospects. Insurgents pressed toward Phnom Penh as Lon Nol faced pressure from rebels and uncertain fate, with possible travel to Jakarta, Japan, Hawaii, or Washington, or potential refusal to depart.
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Sadat Announces June 5 Reopening of Suez Canal
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat said in Cairo that the Suez Canal would reopen to international navigation on June 5 and extended U N peacekeeping in the Sinai Desert for three more months. He noted the Kissinger peace mission collapse and urged action over reaction as Israel’s access would be governed by the 1888 Constantinople Convention.
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Easter Symbols Highlight East Iowa Church Service
In East Iowa, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 2900 Forty-second Street NE displayed Easter symbols. Pastor Rev. Gary Kirschke led the service combining the cross and Easter lilies in this year’s observance.
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GOP Chief Backs Signing as Ford Signs Tax Cut
Mary Louise Smith of Des Moines, chairwoman of the National Republican Party, praised President Ford for swiftly signing the $24.8 billion tax cut after his televised speech. She supported his decision not to veto the bill, expressing relief at the move.
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