Ford launches Bicentennial amid calls for deregulation
President Ford opens the Bicentennial in New England with speeches in New Hampshire and Boston. He urges deregulation to boost competition, warns against growing deficits, and cites the nation’s financial dilemma while praising American resilience and liberty.
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Phnom Penh Evacuations Amid Cambodian Capital Crisis
French reports confirm thousands of Phnom Penh residents fled the city under Khmer Rouge orders as fighting continued in the provinces. Le Monde noted panic easing while Tass described a surge of refugees around the capital swelling its population far beyond normal levels.
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Evacuation Efforts Expand for Americans in Saigon
Reports say the Hancock and two destroyer escorts were ordered to sea to round up Americans on leave as U S embass y burns classified documents. Ford ordered nonessential Americans to leave. two cargo ships ready in Saigon harbor. About 100 Americans believed departing Friday, with 80 000 communist troops near Phnom Penh and Khmer Rouge news blackout in effect.
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West Side Chicago apartment shooting claims four dead
Police report a man opened fire at a family gathering killing three children and three adults, then wounded three others before killing himself. Victims named Anil Nehta, Anita Nehta, Bala Vala Thur and a man identified as Brije Kishore.
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Evacuations discussed amid Saigon crisis at U S hearing
Lawmakers debated possible mass refugee moves as Vietnam collapses. Representative Hayes urged federal aid while stressing no concrete plans. Rep Hannaford dismissed immediate large scale evacuations but weighed post change options and safe passage for Americans and those who aided them.
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