Saigon, Da Nang under mounting Communist pressure
Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces widened their coastal push threatening Da Nang and surrounding provinces. Tam Quan fell, Da Nang’s defenses strained with 35,000 attackers nearby. Thieu vowed no more territory loss and urged U S support as evacuation of Da Nang began for Americans and evacuees.
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Binh Dinh
da Nang
Saigon
Tam Quan
Quang Ngai
Qui Nhon
South Vietnam
Thieu
United States
Indochina
Phnom Penh
Mekong
U.S
Ford
Frederick C. Weyand
Vietnam
Thien
World Airways
Kissinger outlines flexible path to peace talks and policy shifts
Kissinger says the United States is ready to join Geneva talks and to pursue any effective approach to reduce war risk. He warns of possible shifts in foreign aid policy and warns that withdrawal could threaten allied security, stressing a reassessment of U.S. national interest and long term commitments.
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U.S
Geneva
Kissinger
United States
Mideast
Aissert
Indochina
Vietnam
Douglas layoffs widen as unions face new questions
Douglas announces further permanent layoffs affecting 3,000 non-UAW workers while a separate temporary furlough already cut 4,000 to 4,300 union members. A letter from management warns of dire consequences if a settlement isn't reached and outlines unemployment insurance plans to aid laid-off workers in Lakewood and surrounding areas. The union leaders oppose the offer, though negotiators had forbidden recommendations.
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McDonnell Douglas
R. G. Adamson
UAW
Layoff, & Company
Lake¢wood
Pixies
Irom Union
Nonunion Efmployes
Mets
Bers
Tax cut bill voted despite failed recommit motion
The bill's fate rested on a veto override which failed 197 to 214. The conference committee's compromise aims to spur growth with rebates of 10 percent of 1974 taxes up to $200 and $30 tax credits for 1975 per taxpayer and family member. Major provisions include repealing oil depletion for large producers, higher standard deductions, $50 Social Security bonus, and home purchase credits. A 45 day rebate mailout and six week total payment are planned after signing by Ford. leaders predict a Ford signature.
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Senate House Conference Committee
United States
Internal Revenue Service
Ford
Sen
Long
D-La
al Ullman
D-Ore
Tax rebate table outlines checks for average taxpayers
Washington UPT reports a $24.8 billion tax reduction bill with detailed rebate figures by income level and family size. The rebate column shows the IRS check each taxpayer would receive later this summer, illustrating the program’s distribution.
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Washington
UPT
Hersign
Internal Revenue Service
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Gaffers
Sattler
Gaffers & Sattler
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