One Hostage Shot To Death After Bandits Rob Market
Four armed bandits robbed a Marrero supermarket in New Orleans suburb. They seized two hostages and led deputies on a chase ending with one hostage killed and the other wounded. All four robbers were shot in a gun battle. Euclid Michel, 35, died. Harold B. Barnes, 58, was hospitalized in stable condition. Suspects named Clarence Veal, Charles Lawrence, Morris Pattin.
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Marines Evacuation Report Reveals Missing Bodies Likely Left Behind
Officials said bodies were not aboard evacuated ships after a helicopter crash in the South China Sea. The Midway arrival prompted questions about missing Marines. two bodies from Saigon airport bombardment were also reportedly left behind amid evacuation confusion. Deputy injuries and a supermarket robbery with hostages follow on separate fronts as deputies pursue suspects.
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War's end era spans Vietnam veterans aid push and lists
Big George Virgil Partch McMahon and Lance Cpl Darwin L Judge remained at Saigon hospitals as the State Department seeks to arrange return of bodies. The Pentagon said the US Embassy in the Philippines has a list of about 30 Americans and 25 other nationals in Saigon after its fall, not yet public. The United States moved over 100 jet fighters and helicopters from Thailand before halting the operation at Bangkok's request. leftovers were unserviceable. Ford told New Zealand Prime Minister Rowling the US will honor Pacific commitments, and proclaimed Wednesday the last day of the Vietnam war era for armed forces to settle veterans benefits. House Judiciary Panel Chair Rodino urged swift refugee aid action, warning that forgetting immigrant heritage would end the American dream.
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Tornado toll rises in Omaha and Nebraska towns
Acting Douglas County coroner James Keenan identified the dead as Margaret Burke 49 Lloyd Kramer on a roof and Pamela Myers 23 a waitress at a struck restaurant. Gov. Ford to seek federal disaster declaration. National Guard 964 on duty. Wind damage hits Wenworth Apartments 70 percent. Magnet and Pierce endure twisters damaging key buildings and homes.
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Trio killed in Louisiana church robbery at St John the Baptist
In Edgard Louisiana a priest Sister Mary Patrick Hartington and Leah Lejeune were slain during a Wednesday robbery at St John the Baptist church. Rev J Alcide Clement was shot and the two women stabbed as about $600 vanished from the rectory. Sexton Leopold St Pierre was beaten and the suspects fled. Archbishop Hannan led a Mass afterward.
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Ford Vows U S Backing for Allies in Asia After Indochina
President Ford told Australian Prime Minister Whitlam and New Zealand Prime Minister Rowling that U S commitment to allies remains firm despite Indochina's fall. He pledged to honor treaties with Australia and New Zealand and to meet any tensions in Korea and Taiwan, while pursuing China relations. Ford later planned talks with British PM Wilson on NATO summit prospects.
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Cambodian ex-president fled to Thailand after coup
Khoy and officials fled Phnom Penh after Nol’s fall and discussed a $1 million payoff to Nim Noi, with Khoy claiming the Cambodian cabinet approved the sum. Noi reportedly sought funds to start a new life abroad while Khoy and Long Botta defended the decision as a strategic move.
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Energy policy push faces Congress after tax repeal plan
The administration aims to cut fuel use via administrative orders provoking a clash with Congress. Zarb said action is needed to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil. The Ways and Means Committee, 17 to 9, approved a bus tax repeal amendment by Rep. James A. Burke to save roughly $15 million annually for Greyhound Continental Trailways and regional firms.
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Saigon rally marks Viet Cong victory anniversary
In Washington, House Judiciary Chairman urged quick consideration of Ford refugee aid. In Saigon, Tra and 10 military committee members led a rally at the former presidential palace celebrating Viet Minh and Viet Cong milestones. Tra decried U.S. war crimes, praised anti-American unity, and urged revolutionary resolve despite future difficulties.
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Market closes higher as weather hits crop planting
The Dow rose to 836.44 up 1.74 as traders cited a mood between profit taking and optimism for the economy. An Agriculture Department report warned poor spring weather delays planting corn and other key crops, risking higher food prices next year if conditions do not improve.
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Senate panel clashes over GI education benefit cutoff
White House press secretary says Ford will ask Congress to set the entitlement date at July 1, marking the end of the current fiscal year. Senator Vance Hartke of Indiana disagrees, calling any termination short sighted and harmful to national interests.
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