Cambodian Troops Flee to Thailand as Khmer Rouge Seizes Phnom Penh
Cambodian government troops crossed into Thailand near Pailin with four armored personnel carriers as Khmer Rouge forces advanced into Phnom Penh. Thai border guards refused repatriation, while Bangkok hesitated to return refugees, pledging up to 30 days for them to stay.
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UPI
Cambodia
Thailand
Khmer Rouge
Phnom Penh
Kukrit Pramoj
Saigon
New China
Norodom Sihanouk
Peking
Khieu Samphan
Mayors back ban of handgun bullets nationwide
The UPI report says the U.S. Conference of Mayors endorsed a petition to the Consumer Product Safety Commission asking for a ban on handgun bullets, framing it as part of a push to curb handgun violence. The effort could effectively ban most handguns if approved, amid opposition from gun clubs and sporting groups and a flood of public comments.
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Washington
UPI
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Committee For Handgun Control
Commission
Mayors Conference
Pope urges no reprisals in Cambodia
Pope Paul VI asks for restraint for Cambodia after its war and a Communist victory. He spoke to 150000 pilgrims in St Peter’s Square urging the nation avoid revenge or reprisals as fighting ends.
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Vatican City
UPC
Paul VI
St. Peter's Square
Evangelist Billy Graham urges Indochina relief
The Rev. Billy Graham urged Americans to provide food and medical aid to Indochina refugees and the needy. He called for prayer and for giving through private voluntary mercy organizations in addition to government efforts, in a statement from his Montreat home.
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Montreat
Billy Graham
Indochina
Evacuation at Clark AFB Faces Refugee Overload and Status Gaps
Spokesmen say Clark Air Base can handle up to 5000 refugees at once amid unresolved questions about Vietnamese without official status. Many evacuees lack travel documents as Saigon begins issuing informal laissez passer documents under U.S. pressure. Guam and the Philippines refuse resettlement, complicating airlift. Over 500 Vietnamese with no documents are detained awaiting policy. Flying Tiger Line evacuates over 100 Americans and Vietnamese dependents from Saigon to Guam.
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North Vietnam
U.S
Philippine
Guam
Vietnam
Saigon
Clark Air Base
South Vietnam
Air Force
Flying Tiger Line
Tiger International Airlines
Nissen Davis
Davis
Admiral Gaylor Tours Saigon and Manila Amid Unspecified Mission
Adm. Noel Gaylor commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific made a quick weekend swing to Saigon and Manila. He gave no details about the purpose of the trip and on return said things are pretty tough out there a tragic situation. He added it is too early to predict a mass evacuation from Saigon.
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Honolulu
Noel Gaylor
U.S
Pacific
Saigon
Manila
ADA urges aid to Indochina and jobs program
Americans for Democratic Action urged the administration and Congress to combat domestic unemployment, grant humanitarian aid to Indochina, and renew Middle East peace talks. The recommendations came from ADA’s 28th annual convention as unemployment rises. It called for a federal jobs program and aid for war victims on both sides of Vietnam and Cambodia.
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Washington
UPI
Americans For Democratic Action
Congress
Indochina
Middle East
ADA
Vietnam
Viet War Update Near Tay Ninh and Route 22
Viet Cong regional battalions attacked two hamlets along Route 22 southeast of Tay Ninh with rockets, gaining a foothold in Bau Mau while Tra Vo faced heavy assault and possible overrun. Rockets and fires sent refugees fleeing as regional forces pressed toward Saigon. Local air strike units shifted toward Tan Son Nhut, leaving repair gear at Bien Hoa.
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Bien Hoa
Tan Son Nhut
Saigon
Tay Ninh
Bau Mau
Tra Vo
Pressure Builds on Thieu to Quit by End of Week
Saigon sources report mounting belief among generals and politicians that President Thieu will resign this week to allow peace talks with the Viet Cong. A coup remains possible if he resists, but would risk a political vacuum aiding the Communists.
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Thieu
Saigon
UPI
Viet Cong
PRG
Senate
Tran van Lam
Vietnam
Taiwan
United States
Nixon Wife Pat Nixon Admired For Strength In Magazine Interview
In a McCalls magazine feature Pat Nixon is praised for endurance and devotion. Richard Nixon discusses pain care at Casa Pacifica and Pat’s meals ensuring his diet. The couple is described as closer, sharing meals and daily swims amid public loss of trappings.
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Pat
Trude B. Feldman
Casa Pacifica
Pat Nixon
McCall’s
Mrs. Nixon
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