North Vietnam Eyes Saigon Drive As Fall Fears Grow
Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger warned on Monday that North Vietnam could strike Saigon within the next month or two. U.S. intelligence added that an attack might come even sooner as Saigon braces after setbacks in the Central Highlands. The fall of Qui Nhon and growing strength of Vietnamese forces deepen concern over Saigon’s defensive perimeter and morale.
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Da Nang Falls Quietly as Chaos Ends City Era
Reports say Da Nang collapsed not through combat but by panic and looting as Communist forces entered the city. Saigon witnesses fear the pattern could repeat nationwide amid Thieu’s strategic withdrawals and mass civilian flight.
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Lon Nol Leaves to Seek Self Exile Amid Cambodian Turmoil
Cambodian President Lon Nol bade farewell to his cabinet and top aides as he prepared to depart for self exile. Government sources expect travel to Thailand Indonesia and the United States with a 26 member entourage including his family and Prime Minister Long Boret. Insurgent rockets hit Pochentong airport while government forces defend the capital and American planes continue airlift support to Phnom Penh. Lon Nol plans medical checkup in Hawaii during the journey.
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U S Vessels Stand By For Refugee Evacuation in Vietnam
The U S Agency for International Development announced six U S vessels have repositioned to Qui Nhon Tuy Hoa and Nha Trang in Vietnam to evacuate up to 200 000 refugees. Four ships at Qui Nhon and one at each other port plus a vessel off Da Nang symbolize aid. An international mercy flotilla withdrew from waters after artillery fire blocked rescue of about 1.5 million homeless South Vietnamese.
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State seeks to tax federal offshore oil
California moves to collect two cents per barrel for oil moved ashore via pipeline from three miles out to sea or more, with smaller charges for shorter pipelines. The plan would apply to future contracts on state tidelands and a public hearing will be set within two weeks. State Controller Ken Cory says the cost increase should not raise pump prices.
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FBI probes Hinshaw for alleged election law violations
The FBI opened an investigation into Rep. Andrew J. Hinshaw R Orange over possible election law violations tied to his 1972 congressional campaign. The probe, requested by the Justice Department, focuses on overtime and vacation reimbursements involving Orange County workers who aided the campaign.
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Ford cites Hanoi violations behind Vietnam crisis
President Ford, returning from Elk Hills, says Hanoi violations of the Paris accords and Congress’ aid rejection fuel the South Vietnam crisis. Aide Ron Nessen relayed Ford’s view aboard Air Force One as he declined to blame Congress, while touring Bakersfield and Bakersfield’s oil reserve.
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Weather forecast clears with wind at 65
Clearing and windy conditions expected today with a high near 65 and a low around 50. Full forecast appears on Page C-7.
California housing plan backed by Senate committee
A Senate committee approved a $1 billion package to bankroll housing projects in California. The move aims to boost development and address housing needs across the state.
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