Controversy Over 1975 Koh Tang Mission Strikes Debate
The article reports on the Mayaguez rescue and Koh Tang attack, detailing timing of strikes against Cambodian targets, questions over orders to halt bombing, and the Marines’ beach landings amid heavy fire. It notes Pentagon explanations, Marine casualties, and possible intelligence failures while framing the broader political debate surrounding Ford administration decisions.
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Thai recall ambassador over U S Marine landings at Utapao
Thailand protests U S Marine landings from Utapao base in Thailand and recalls its ambassador to Washington. The move follows Washington's prior rebuff of Thai requests after U S forces removed South Vietnamese aircraft shipped to Utapao amid Saigon’s fall.
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Woman Climbs Everest First Across Summit Quietly
Mt Everest summit reached by Junko Tabei after a 712 hour final ascent covering 1,100 feet. An all women Japanese expedition, including 15 climbers and nine Sherpa guides, used the southeast ridge route. Indira Gandhi sent congratulations praising the feat in the International Women's Year.
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Nepal
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Mt. Everest
India
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Ang Tenzing
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Mideast Tensions Rise Over Mines Across Border
Reported Israeli suspects in aiding Palestinian guerrillas in southern Lebanon. Lebanese officials accuse Israel of border crossing and mine planting to hamper guerrilla movements. Several hill villagers killed or injured by mine explosions in their fields.
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Dr Benjamin Fine Dies in Korea During Lecture Tour
Dr Benjamin Fine, 71, noted journalist and Pulitzer winner, died of a heart attack in Pusan, Korea, after suffering a stroke at an American Baptist Church hospital. He and wife were in Korea since May 5 on a Tongkuk University lecture tour. return plans to Key Biscayne, Florida, were set for May 26.
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Benjamin Fine
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Garrity Plans Second-Phase School Desegregation Busing
Court Judge W Arthur Garrity Jr unveils a second-phase plan for next fall to intensify busing in Boston public schools. NAACP leader Thomas Atkins says the move proves segregation is dead as marchers from across states join in a peaceful demonstration. Spectators and marchers stroll by Arlington Street Church as bells ring and the crowd sings We Shall Overcome.
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Boston
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NAACP
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