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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1975
Page
1
Communist troops moved into Da Nang under shellfire and a breakdown of discipline in government forces. Evacuation flights were cut as riots erupted. up to 8 killed, with 100000 troops out of action and refugees crowding the area. Commanders sought shelter offshore.
Weeping and praying pilgrims from many nations walked the Holy City's Way of the Cross on Good Friday as two bombs exploded outside the Old City wounding 13. Officials reported 11 500 visitors for Easter and Passover, while police said the procession was smaller than last year. Ten Arabs were questioned after the blasts.
Southern California sees winds dying after a week of gusts up to 50 mph with coastal canyons feeling the taper. Forecasters expect moderate 15 to 25 mph winds this morning, followed by a warming trend sending temperatures to around 65 today and 68 for Easter Sunday with sunny days ahead Monday and Tuesday.
Vietnamese and Western sources say South Vietnam abandoned hundreds of artillery pieces trucks planes mortars tanks armored personnel carriers and rifles totaling over 1 billion dollars in losses. Western officials warn of catastrophic damage as Gen Weyand and Ambassador Martin meet President Thieu to discuss deteriorating security.
President Ford will speak tonight from the Oval Office to reveal his decision on the 24.8 billion tax cut bill and outline broader economic policy. A White House official said he is still deciding and will announce tomorrow evening before an Easter holiday trip to Palm Springs.
Billions of dollars are available for Americans to borrow for homes while mortgage demand rises slowly. Rates for conventional loans have fallen to 9 percent or less in some areas, and First National City Bank cut its prime to 7 percent. Deposits at savings and loan institutions jumped in February and January, signaling abundant lending capacity, yet housing demand remains weak amid a recession and a large housing backlog from 1974 with 400,000 homes unsold.
In Mount Holly New Jersey a sniper fired on police from a three story house injuring several officers and killing two before officers stormed the building. James Carhart 25 was wounded and hospitalized with another suspect taken into custody after the final assault.
Panel to probe harassment within the FDA is noted on page A-5 and the Faisal assassination is described on page C8. The Easter section highlights holy week religious activities with a light note on pickled quail eggs on page B.
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