Thieu resigns as Saigon crisis worsens
President Nguyen Van Thieu announces resignation amid advancing Viet Cong forces near Saigon. He accuses the United States of reckless moves while Tran Van Huong is named to succeed him. Evacuations from South Vietnam continue as clashes tighten around Xuan Loc.
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United States
Thieu
U.S
South Vietnam
Paris
Clark Air Base
Philippines
Guam
Tran van Lam
Senate
Huong
Xuan Loc
Nixon
Congress
Four Humboldt youths linked to two robberies
Four youths aged 15 to 18 were arrested after an armed robbery at Dewey's Liquor Store and a Champlin station heist. Suspects include Dewayne Romine and three juveniles who were found with cash and a knife. Police say they admitted to both robberies and a juvenile later tied to Humboldt High School break in.
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Humboldt
Dewey
W. Cherry
Dewayne Romine
Champlin
Vivian and
Owen Dewey
Caldwell
Cherry
Vernon Shultz
Pat Phillips
John Rausch
Tom McLaren
James O’melia
Romine
Chanute
Champlin Station
Humboldt High School
Ray Radford
Madden denies deal with Hunt in political contribution case
State Sen. Robert Madden said he approached Wichita realtor Jack R. Hunt twice for contributions but denied any deal. Hunt faced multiple felony charges in 1973 and pled guilty to a reduced misdemeanor assault. he later claimed Madden solicited funds for Vern Miller and Curt Schneider campaigns.
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Wichita
Kan
Robert Madden
Jack R. Hunt
Hunt
Madden
Sedgwick County
Wichita Eagle
Beacon
Vern Miller
Curt Schneider
Miller
Weather Summary for the Area
Friday high 75 low 40. Saturday 63 with 3 percent. Sunday 75 and 40. Today 1 p.m. temperature 73 humidity 48. Precipitation trace Friday. Area forecast partly cloudy through Tuesday. Tuesday highs mid 70s to mid 80s, tonight lows mid to upper 40s, winds 10 to 15 mph diminishing.
Thieu Eyes Ambassador Post Amid Resignation Rumors
Intercepted letter reports former South Vietnamese president Thieu, though resigning, eyeing developments and seeking an ambassadorial role in Washington. The note frames him as an expert on American affairs.
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Thieu
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court declines review of school desegregation cases
The Supreme Court refused to hear two cases on desegregation. It left intact a Cincinnati circuit court ruling requiring Louisville and Jefferson County schools to eliminate all vestiges of state discrimination and also declined Indiana officials' bid to avoid a desegregation order. The Indianapolis area suburbs argued they were not responsible for segregation.
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Supreme Court
U.S. Circuit Court
Cincinnati
Louisville
Jefferson County
Indiana
Indianapolis
Kentucky
Circuit
Circuit Court
Health Planning Law Opens Doors to National Health System
PL 93-641 the Health Planning and Resources Development Act signed by President Ford aims to regionalize medical services with health service areas and state planning agencies. Gov Bennett to name Kansas health area boundaries by May 3 amid public meetings and industry concerns about bureaucratic interpretation and impact on income.
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Health Coordinating Council
National Advisory Council
Bureau of Health Planning
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Robert Bennett
Kansas
University of Kansas Medical Center
Patterson
Hill- Burton
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Betty Barnhart
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