Ford Says Vietnam Withdrawal Triggered Chaos in Indochina
President Ford called the Vietnam and Cambodia situation a great tragedy avoidable in a national press conference. He criticized South Vietnamese President Thieu for an improper withdrawal, saying advisers warned it was difficult and would cause mass refugee congestion on highways, while noting Thieu did not inform him beforehand.
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Attempted Coup Foiled Against Thieu in Saigon
South Vietnam announced a plot to overthrow President Nguyen Van Thieu was crushed and several officers and politicians were arrested. A former premier aide tied to the group was named. U.S. envoy Weyand left for Washington as Ford pledged more aid amid renewed battlefield reversals.
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Airlifts plan to move 2000 Vietnamese orphans to U S
Dozens of Vietnamese war orphans left Saigon aboard an unauthorized save the children flight bound for foster homes across the United States. President Ford authorized $2 million to fly about 2000 children in the coming days, with AID head Daniel Parker cited as the source. Pan Am reported 30 orphans flown toward the U S, while C5 cargo planes from Clark AFB prepared to transport more.
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Pan Am
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Honolulu
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Ford sees economic recovery by July
President Ford told a San Diego press conference that the recession is receding with inflation down to 7.2 percent and indicators pointing to a recovery in the third quarter of 1975. He urged Congress to cap spending to hold the 1976 deficit near 60 billion, noting current aims may reach 70 billion. He also pressed executive departments to restrain spending within existing appropriations.
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New push on Phnom Penh encroaches on capital defenses
Government reinforcements halted a Communist rebel breakthrough within 4.8 miles of Phnom Penh. A second insurgent force estimated at about 2000 troops on bicycles converged on the northern defense perimeter as heavy fighting continued. U S Embassy staff and humanitarian workers were evacuated to Bangkok.
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Packard Bell kin among victims in yachting tragedy
Four people died when the 36 foot motor boat Cinco wrecked near Cabo San Lucas. Willard Bell, 69, brother of Packard Bell founder A.J. Bell, was among the dead as the Per Espada found the victims. Five boats searched the area for survivors, autopsies planned in the United States.
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Three Viet babies find peace in Southland homes
Three Vietnamese infants arrived in Los Angeles after airlift from war zones. The 11 month old Wendy Carol, 2 month old Kim, and 6 month old Geoffrey William were adopted by three American families in California.
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Marchitello
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Mary Fisher
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Imported Cars Grip Near Record U.S. Market Share
The report notes that imported cars are capturing a near record share of the U.S. market as trends in consumption and import levels influence domestic auto sales and industry dynamics.
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