U S Twice Refused Aid in Vietnam Paracel Battle
Saigon officials say the United States twice rejected requests for help in the Paracel Islands naval clash with China last weekend. An American civilian, a former Marine liaison, is missing on the islands. Vietnam seeks UN Security Council action while China holds the islets. US planes conducted recon missions per Saigon, but requests for rescue vessels and helicopters were denied. Up to 150 Vietnamese troops reported missing after Chinese amphibious assault.
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Saigon
United States
South Vietnam
China
Paracel Islands
da Nang
United Nations Security Council
Vietnam
Hainan
South China Sea
U.S
U.S. 7Th Fleet
Graham A. Martin
Vuong van Bac
Elsew
Indochina
Phnom Penh
Novel Hospital Therapy for Disabled Children Spotlight
Aide and Gilligan assist disabled children Jimmy and Dexter in a hospital setting, guiding arm movements and feeding. The governor observes, notes progress, and laments the cost to taxpayers as two insurgent rockets strike Phenom Penh, prompting evacuations. The report shifts to Watergate fallout with Porter’s testimony and a tribal election looming at Wounded Knee, highlighting tensions and potential violence on the reservation.
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Jimmy
Gilligan
Tiigan
Gillipan
Dexter
Hoe
Cate
George Jurdinsin
Ata
Peh
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Wilson
Wounded Knee
South Dakota
del Eastman
Bureau Police
Tam
Means
Enos Poor Bear
Johnson Holy Rock
Gerald One Feather
Mario Gonzales
C. Hobart Keith
Clyde Red Shirt
Greta Big
Teachers Win Key Education and Environmental Rulings
Multiple court actions feature teachers prevailing in a U S Circuit Court challenge to a junior high rule, the Virginia case upholding a Chesterfield County regulation, and San Francisco non English speaking students seeking English instruction. The Supreme Court and state courts weigh in on education and air quality tests with broad support from several states as Nebraska expands inmate counsel rights.
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Carol la Fleur
Ann Elizabeth Nelson
U.S. Circuit Court
Cincinnati
Cleveland School Board
Supreme Court
Virginia
U.S
Richmond
Chesterfield County
Susan Cohen
National Education Association
Helen D. Wise
San Francisco
Juistice
Harry A. Blackmun
Colorado State Court of Appeals
Western Alfalfa Corp
State
Air Pollution Variance Board
Pokicr
Colorado
John P. Moore
Moore
Friends of the Court
Arkansas
Rhode Island
Michigan
West Virginia
Nebraska
Utah
South Carolina
Arizona
Georgia
North Carolina
Nevada
St Louis
Franc and France Devaluation Affect IMF and Common Market
The Rome IMF meeting failed to agree on preventing competitive devaluations as six Common Market nations floated currencies. Frances Giscard d’Estaing participated in Rome, then effectively devalued the franc upon returning to Paris. The Common Market now has five currency systems, with four independents and a joint float. Nixon administration discusses energy policy as Kissinger notes progress toward Israel Syria disengagement and restoration of normal relations.
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Monetars’ Fund
Rome
Frances Giscard d'Estaing
Paris
West Germany
Holland
Belgium
Luxembourg
Denmark
Britain
Ireland
Maly
France
Continuedis
Israel
Mansfield
White House
Nixon
Kissinger
Syria
United States
New Concept Links Chemicals to Heart Disease Atheromas
A Seattle pathologist at the American Heart Association science writers forum proposed that chemical agents causing cell growth and mutation may trigger atherosclerosis. He suggested environmental agents impacting genes could affect vessel-wall cells, forming lesions called atheromas, with viruses and hypertension also implicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
American Heart Association
Science Writers
Benditt
Farmer Recovers From Heart Attack With Modern Rehab
A farmer beats a heart attack using new rehab methods and modern treatment. The program notes that about four in five who survive return to work, supported by Heart Funds assistance and patient education.
Perot to Sell Assets as Walston Suit Looms
The Perot firm plans asset sales and exit from business after Nella Walston sues to void the Walston & Co. merger with duPont Walston, accusing coercion and conflicts of interest. Bid pursuit by Reynolds Securities and Dean Witter, with Bache & Co evaluating branches, as the NYSE monitors debt levels and possible receivership implications.
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Walston & Co
duPont Walston
Nella A. Walston
New York Stock Exchange
Perot
duPont Glore Forgan
Walston
Exchange
Reynolds Securities
Dean Witter & Co
Wailston
Bache & Co
John E. Leslie
Mr J Oliver Finds Way To Help Shrink Painful Swelling
Mr J Oliver writes that Preparation H helps shrink swelling of hemorrhoidal tissues caused by irritation. He notes doctors’ claims that the product offers prompt temporary relief from pain and itching, asserting no other formula matches its effect.
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Mr. J. Oliver
Junction City
Kansas
J. Oliver
Ita
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IRS
Energy Office
Congressional
John
Hodges
The
American Petroleum Institute
Les Aspin
D-Wis
Dixy Lee Ray
Atomic Energy Commission
Phenom Penh
Page One
Porter
Magruder
Democratic Party
Liddy
FBI
Grand Jury
James W. McCord
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Laguna Niguel
Calif
Senate
Howard H. “Baker
R-Tenn
Richard Nixon
Baker
Richad Nixon
Big George
Vigil Partch
Londined
Owl
Birgit
Straight
Peter Swift
Ribal Council
Ribal
Hearst
Ross Perot
Wall Street
Wall
Holiday Inn
Danville, VA
Beltone Hearing Aid Center
Medical Arts
Franklin Road
Roanoke
VNE
Virginia National
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
VNB
Virginia National Bank
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