America loses more bases in push to trim overseas forces
Across Greece Thailand and other regions the United States plans further reductions in its global base network. Thailand will cut more than a quarter of U.S. forces by June dropping to under 19 500. U S officials aim to retain about 10 000 airmen there. Other nations Greece Portugal Turkey Philippines Spain Japan Okinawa Taiwan see pressure to curtail or relocate bases as cities grow and political frictions rise.
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Refugees Build Camp Government at Pendleton and Chaffee
Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees adjust to life in the United States with camp governments at Camp Pendleton California and Fort Chaffee Arkansas. A refugee network coordinates resettlement with federal agencies while Kissinger seeks broader European support.
Thailand halts plan to seize U.S. warplanes
Thailand moves to impound 129 U.S. flown warplanes from South Vietnam as Prime Minister Kukrit demands an end to removals. The United States suspends further removals temporarily as Ambassador Masters and Foreign Minister Chartchai discuss the military aid agreement and possible talks with the Viet Cong government in Saigon.
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Snow and rain mix with clearing by Wednesday
A low pressure center over western South Dakota and a cold front bring light snow in parts of the Nebraska Panhandle today with a shift to rain later. A second cold front ends precipitation tonight as it moves through eastern counties. Highs today mid 50s to upper 70s, and overnight lows in the 30s to 50s. Columbus City Council meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. in City Hall. no meeting in three weeks due to April Wednesdays.
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Omaha
Sidney
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Ford maps preconvention plan as 1976 race looms
President Ford studies a preconvention strategy drafted by his top advisers and will form a campaign committee once nominated by the GOP. He aims to avoid Nixon era pitfalls while preparing for nationwide outreach and a potential bid with RNC support. He meets leaders today and sets a 7:30 p.m. national news conference.
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Cardinal Mindszenty Dies in Exile at 83 in Vienna
Cardinal Jozsef Mindszenty, a symbol of anti communism during the Cold War era, died in Vienna at 83 after prostate surgery. He had spent 15 years at the Budapest U.S. Legation and was freed four years earlier under amnesty. He opposed Hungary’s 1947 communist regime and faced a 1949 show trial.
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Matyas Rakosi
Behlen Hospital to Move Obstetrics From St. Mary
Leo Dowd announces plan to move the obstetrics department from St. Mary Hospital to Behlen Memorial Hospital as part of consolidating patient care. Pending Whit risk, Medicare survey prompted change to meet standards and preserve reimbursement.
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