Thieu Leaves Gold Hoard as Saigon Falls to Communists
Classified State Department cables report Nguyen Van Thieu fled to Taipei leaving an estimated two tons of gold worth over 200 million behind, with Duong Van Minh using it as a bargaining chip. The Saigon regime also left a vast U S built arsenal valued at billions, including airfields and docks.
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Washington
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
State Department
Taipei
Duong van Minh
United States
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Treasury Department
Thieu
Lon Nol
Martin
U.S
Statewide car emissions inspections eyed despite limited need
The Pennsylvania legislature may impose a new air pollution test regime for 4.7 million vehicles statewide, despite EPA limits to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Costs could reach 75 million annually, with tests costing 5 and repairs possibly 50 or more. Critics warn it may not improve safety and could create visibility hazards. Senator R Budd Dwyer proposes limiting inspections to the two cities. action is urged to correct the oversight.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
R. Budd Dwyer
Meadville
New Look and Pollution Letters From Corry Area High School
The page gathers a 1917 Moscow drafted ten point plan for subversion warnings, a pollution concern about air quality in cities, and a plea from Corry Area High School music students inviting attendance at the Spring Concert. The concert note cites two bands and the Mixed Chorus, requesting tickets at the door or from students.
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Moscow
Woran
Corry Area High School
Corry
Corry Area
Shopping Time Again by Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey argues for evaluating presidential candidates by qualifications and duties rather than names. He links lawyer defense tactics to Nixon Ehrlichman Watergate and Eisenhower Adams to emphasize higher standards. He criticizes Sen Reichman for proposing euphemistic name change to Department of Public Welfare which muddies clarity.
Euphemisms and public welfare buzz in Pennsylvania
In a discussion of euphemisms and government naming, the author critiques terms like Public Welfare Department and Welfare. The piece cites political figures and agencies, urges clearer government language, and advocates stronger legislative oversight of public assistance rather than renaming bodies.
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State Game Commission
Liquor Central Board
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Martinez Martin
Henry Kissinger
Graham Martin
Kissinger
National Committee For Employer
Guard and Reserve
White House
Roy Ash
Defense
James Schlesinger
Cyprus
Makarios
Lester Wolff
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Drug Enforcement Administration
Association OF
Erie County
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Stacy Jensen
Paul Harvey
Nixon
Eisenhower
Sherman Adams
Adams
The
Pennsylvania General Assembly
Jeanette F. Reichman
Easton Democrat
State Public Welfare Department
By William Ecenbarger
Philadelphia Inquirer
Carry Area
Penndot
Public Welfare Department
Department of Public Assistance
Board of Public Charity
Capitol Building
Isburg
Center Street
Rep
Forest Hopkins
Iisburg
iFrinburg
Jacob G. Kassab
Vorrar
P. Saupp
Liberty Street
Bradlin
Vincent Kennerknecht
B.D
Alexander Haig
al Wedemeyer
Board Rooms of Commerce and Industry
Wendell Wilkie
Nice
Shapp
Women’s Liberation Movement
Harrisburg
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