Mayaguez Crisis Becomes National Symbol Under Ford
The Mayaguez, a 30 year old freighter from Hong Kong to Thailand, sparked a 66 hour crisis. Ford vowed no repeat of Pueblo and ordered a forceful rescue using Air Force jets, Marines, and Navy ships. Five dead, 70 to 80 wounded, 16 missing. Kissinger said US acted to save lives and national interests.
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Opposing Boston groups rally over busing controversy
Thousands gathered for separate Boston rallies as NAACP members commemorated a 21 year old Supreme Court ruling on school desegregation while ROAR held its first national convention and a 2000 car motorcade. Boston activists pressed for constitutional changes and parental rights.
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