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Independent in Long Beach, California

07 Oct 1976

Page 6

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Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1976

Page

6

Pentagon backs Ford on Mayaguez rescue decision

The Pentagon, backing President Ford, defended ordering a Marine assault to rescue the Mayaguez crew from a Cambodian island amid controversy over the incident. White House and GAO report timing spur debate as Ford cites the operation as a major presidential achievement.

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Pentagon Ford Washington Mayaguez Edee Gaylord Nelson D-Wis Ford Wes Laeina Af Ribeneianteen Carers White House Seer
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Carter criticizes Ford over Mayaguez secrecy in debate

In San Francisco on Wednesday night, Jimmy Carter demanded full public disclosure of the Mayaguez incident facts. He criticized administration secrecy while noting a GAO report criticizing the decision to order a Marines assault on Koh Tang as crew members were elsewhere. Ford defended the actions saying the captain and officials acted on best available information.

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