Minh installed as Saigon leader amid Viet Cong advance
General Duong Van Minh selected to become president as Communist forces close within a mile of Saigon. Minh may seek U.S. withdrawal to form a coalition with the Viet Cong, while outgoing President Huong hands over power. U S policy admits failure and pursues cease-fire talks with possible China and Soviet involvement.
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Guam tent city grows as Viet airlift resumes
The U S resumed the Saigon to Guam airlift after a 36 hour suspension as Navy Seabees worked around the clock to build a large tent city to shelter thousands of evacuees on Guam. Flights paused due to 20 400 evacuees awaiting processing, straining facilities on the island.
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U S to bring in about 130000 Vietnamese refugees
The United States plans to admit about 130000 Vietnamese refugees under parole authority as agencies arrange rehabilitation. About 30000 have been evacuated, with many at Guam Wake Island and a Philippines base awaiting processing.
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Boy floats on lake two days as mother and sister drown
Nine year old Dickie del Real clung to clothing and drifted on Lake Pontchartrain after a light plane crashed north of New Orleans. He was rescued Friday night in good condition while his mother Rosalind and sister Carmen, 12, were found dead. searchers sought his father Dr Ricardo del Real and two other sisters Toni, 3, and Lisa, 5.
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Vietnam refugees arrive at Los Alamitos in three weekend flights
Sixty three children arrived on a Babylift jet at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station marking the final of three weekend flights from Vietnam. The 13½ hour mission from Clark Air Base brought 190 young refugees to the area since Saturday with medical care at Long Beach Naval Hospital available if needed.
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California lawmakers urge caution on Vietnamese refugees
Rep Don Clausen and other California officials question mass relocation of South Vietnamese refugees to the United States. They seek plans for resettlement locations and local financial burdens as California faces economic strain. Governor Brown seeks more details before approving $100000 for temporary refugee facilities in California.
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Housing prices push middle class out of market
A study by the Library of Congress and the Joint Economic Committee shows 23 percent more income needed in 1974 than 1973 to buy an average new home, and median-priced homes became unaffordable for 15 percent of families. Existing homes fell from 29.6 to 20 percent affordable. Senator Humphrey criticizes reduced low income programs as pushing families toward renting.
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Nixon Stability Questioned by White in Final Days
Theodore White describes Richard Nixon as unstable in his last days as president. An unexpected new weapon is reported to hook victims like an electric harpoon. The Dodgers claim the top spot in their division.
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