Red units repelled in Saigon siege warning continues
Military sources say Viet Cong and North Vietnamese prepare for a siege and drive on Saigon with full divisions at fronts near Xuan Loc Vung Tau and Tan An. A fourth division is held in reserve as Communist tactics target roads and cities. Saigon officers see no clear date for direct gunfire on the capital.
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Tan Son Nhut
U.S
Paris accords haunt Nixon Thieu talks amid Vietnam crisis
The piece details Nixon Thieu confidential exchanges amid Thieu’s reluctance to sign the Paris accord and U.S. assurances of military and economic aid. It notes Ford’s stance on avoiding military intervention, Kissinger’s position, and ongoing debates about US commitments and possible evacuations as fighting intensifies around Saigon and Tan Son Nhut.
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Scotts and Walton voice stance after FBI test case
The Scott and Walton statements defended noncooperation with the FBI amid the SLA saga. They criticized U S government agencies while reaffirming support for the kidnapped Patty Hearst and denouncing violence. The duo rejected grand jury testimony and warned against becoming accessories to further killings.
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Micki Scott
Los Angeles
Shinnick
James Larson
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Washington settlement surprises Torrance unions
Douglas negotiations yield a last offer and a mediation driven pause on public judgment. The union committee, urged by the mediation service, will not recommend approval or rejection until members vote. Federal Mediation Director William J. Usery notes terms may remain private until the membership decision.
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Federal bank officials testify in Connally trial
Watergate prosecutors call 10 technical witnesses to support Jane Jacobsen's claim that Connally paid $10,000 in 1971 and conspired to hide it. They argue the money was circulated before October 1978, with jurors shown two $10,000 batches and a possible timing discrepancy.
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Watergate
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John Connally
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Edward Bennett Williams
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