Nixon’s Pendleton Round of Golf Amid Refugee Crisis
Nixon, visiting Camp Pendleton, played 18 holes April 24 with Gen. Paul Graham and Col. Tullis Woodham as about 18,000 South Vietnamese refugees shelter nearby. He toured in an electric cart, shot a high 90s score, and spoke only of golf. Nearby, Nguyen Cao Ky and other refugees linger in tents near the Nixon compound.
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Washington
Camp Pendleton
California Marine Base
Nixon
United States
Marine Memorial Golf Course
Paul Graham
Tullis Woodham
Graham
Col
Jack Brennan
Nguyen Cao Ky
California
Mayaguez rescue affirms American resolve and leadership
In a bold rapid operation, President Ford ordered the Mayaguez rescue, contrasting it with the Pueblo incident. The action reassures the public that the United States remains capable of protecting its citizens abroad and upholding federal strength in these vigilant times.
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Gerald Ford
Mayaguez
Pueblo
South Vietnam
Republic
Railroads voice calls for shift in regulation and growth
National Transportation Week speech draft circulated by the Transportation Department mirrors railroad grievances. It cites government subsidies for competitors, an outdated regulatory framework, and the need for new economics, while noting railroads carry most coal and grain but face regulatory and tax burdens.
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New York
Transportation Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
Association of American Railroads
Congress
Familiarity breeds by Jim Bishop
A satirical rundown of common phrases and social conceits from greetings to parting remarks. The piece lampoons everyday exchanges as markers of character, with quips on phrases like Hello, the check is in the mail, and I love you, ending with a closing note about Honorable R. Budd Dwyer.
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Corry
South Street
George R. Sample
William $. Eaton
Joan McLaughlin
Associated Press
Sy Cerrier
Previer
Rigas bets on rematch with Billie Jean King in daylight clash
New York AP interview notes Bobby Rigas, famed Men’s Lab champ, insisting he would beat Billie Jean King in a rematch under daylight clay conditions outdoors. He recalls past defeat and praises women’s tennis format while commenting on Evert’s 25 000 prize win and NBC payoff as co commentator.
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Billie Jean King
Miss King
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Riggs
Julie Heldman
Jim Simpson
Chris Evert
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