Weyand ordered to Saigon to assess military situation
President Ford dispatched Army Chief of Staff Frederick C. Weyand to Saigon to evaluate the South Vietnamese military situation and request for additional U S aid. Weyand, a former U S commander in Vietnam, will brief Thieu and return with recommendations by mid next week.
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Chief deputy job to Florendo at Platte County Sheriff
Jack Florendo a Columbus Police captain will join Platte County Sheriff as chief deputy on April 1. Sheriff Don Franzen announced the move making Florendo the 10th deputy, replacing Dennis Ternus who no longer resides in Columbus. Ternus will stay on as a deputy while a replacement is chosen after civil service exam and mayoral recommendation and council approval.
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Ziggy the Elephant Escapes Moat Rescue Then Returns
Ziggy a five ton elephant at Brookfield Zoo spent over a day trapped in a moat. After eight hours and two tow trucks he refused help until a keeper opened a shift door to Widget the female elephant. Ziggy walked out unharmed with minor injuries.
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Nebraska Weather Outlook Brisk Winds And Snow
United Press International reports mostly cloudy conditions across Nebraska with a warming trend expected Wednesday. Northeast Nebraska saw two to four inches of fresh snow in Emerson Wayne Hartington and more frigid lows ranged from 0 to 17 degrees with highs in the mid 30s to low 40s.
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Kissinger Summoned to White House After Faisal Assassination
President Ford called Henry Kissinger to the White House for an urgent assessment of King Faisal’s assassination. Ford expressed deepest sorrow and offered condolences to Saudi Arabia. A State Department official cautioned the event could hinder Middle East peace efforts. Senator Sparkman called Faisal a stabilizing, loyal ally and noted the loss. No clear link to a broader plot was established.
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Negotiators Agree Tax Refund Range For 1974 Returns
House and Senate negotiators reach a plan to refund between 100 and 200 dollars to most Americans on 1974 income taxes. They also cut 6.6 billion from the bill while seeking final passage, with rebates mailed from mid May to late June and a phased-down rebate for higher incomes.
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Hue Evacuation as South Vietnamese Pull Out
South Vietnamese forces began abandoning Hue in a Dunkirk style retreat. Troops boarded boats under fire at Tan My port for movement toward Da Nang while Communists gained control of 11 of 44 provinces. About 20,000 troops faced an uncertain evacuation time from the walled city.
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King Faisal assassinated in Riyadh shock across Middle East
King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was assassinated by his nephew during court in the royal palace triggering regional shock. Crown Prince Khalid named king with Prince Fahd as crown prince as Saudi forces tightened around the palace amid tensions with the United States and Western oil markets.
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Moslem world mourns death of King Faisal pillar of Islam
Moslems mourn the assassination of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, calling him a pillar of Islam. The death raises questions about oil policy and Middle East peace as Western leaders react with concern. Egypt plans to send Sadat to his funeral while others warn of regional instability and shifts in influence.
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Market jitters follow Arab leader assassination hit
A volatile market opened lower after reports of Faisal's assassination unsettled investors. Dow fell over nine points at open, later trimmed losses as hopes for a Middle East peace breakthrough faded. Ford plans to recall 6300 workers as Morgan Guaranty sees early signs of a soft revival amid tax cut talks.
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