Marines Protect Vessels as North Vietnam Advances
The Pentagon said about 700 Marine troops will guard four U.S. Navy ships Blueridge Dubuque Frederick and Durham off central South Vietnam. The move accompanies a mass refugee flight as Saigon fortalecer defenses, while evacuation efforts face chaos and clashes at coastal ports.
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National Security Council
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Starving widow leaves $800000 in cash found
West Palm Beach Florida AP report details Bertha Adams a 71 year old widow who begged for food yet claimed she was no poor woman. After her death cash and stock certificates totaling about 800000 were discovered in safe deposit boxes plus 40000 in stocks. Neighbors described her pitiful condition while guardians and authorities note lack of a will and mystery over how she amassed wealth.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Bertha Adams
Odell Edwards
Leife
Leile
Tax rebates details guidance for 1974 filers
The memo explains rebate rules: maximum rebate $200, minimum $100 or the total 1974 tax, $50 Social Security and tax rebates can be received together if eligible, and separate checks for Social Security and tax rebate. Filing status affects maximums. income above $20,000 reduces the rebate. refunds may include prior refunds. processing time through June 1975 with no interest.
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Social Security
Bank Robbery Suspect Held In Raleigh Carolina
A Raleigh bank near closing was robbed by a bandaged man with a shotgun. The getaway car sped away as officers pursued at high speed. David Arthur Webb, 20, of Raleigh, faced a federal warrant for bank robbery and was treated for gunshot wounds at Duke Hospital before being arrested in Durham County. Money was recovered from the car and the woods. This was North Carolina's 26th bank robbery of the year.
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Western Boulevard
First Union National Bank
FBI
Charlotte
David Arthur Webb
Rt. J. Raleigh
Webb
Duke Hospital
Victor A. Griffin
C. A. Danieley
Durham County
Griffin
North Carolina
Connally on Trial in Bribery Case as Jury Chosen
Washington AP reports a 44 member jury pool selected for United States vs John Connally the former cabinet member facing bribery charges. He is accused of taking two five thousand dollar bribes from Associated Milk Producers Inc while Treasury secretary, with a trial expected to last about three weeks and potential prison term up to four years.
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Mekong
Lon No
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Long Boret
Bali
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Connally
Texas
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Washington
Richard Nixon
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United States
John
Watergate Prosecution Force
Associated Milk Producers Inc
Richard M. Nixon
Thomas
Tommy
Cork” Corcoran
Houston
Paul Howell
B. K. Johnson
Kingsville
Tex
Frank M. Tuerkheimer
Tuerkheimer
Edward Bennett Williams
George L. Hart Jr
Jake Jacobsen
Jacobsen
Nixon
Treasury Department
Agriculture Department
Secretary of the Treasury
FEA Expands Probe Into Fuel Overcharges By Suppliers
Carter said FEA is negotiating repayment of about 710000 in alleged overcharges by a fuel oil supplier to Georgia Power in Atlanta while about 110 agents probe more than 200 of 407 fuel suppliers. The investigation covers 72 utilities and 90000 cases across oil price controls and allocation rules. Also involved are grand juries in Florida and joint efforts with U S Customs.
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FEA
Georgia Power Co
Atlanta
Justice Department
Florida
Jacksonville Electric Authority
U.S. Customs Services
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