Marines Rescue Mission Clears Koh Tang After Mayaguez Outcome
U S helicopters evacuated nearly 200 Marines from Koh Tang as planes and destroyers provided cover amid heavy fire. Two Marines were killed and eight injured while the Mayaguez and its crew were reportedly unharmed and sailed toward Singapore under their own power. President Ford reported to Congress that Cambodia's seizure was illegal while Thai leaders criticized U S actions and warned of future diplomatic steps.
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Washington
U.S
Cambodia
Pentagon
Koh Tang
Coral Sea
Gulf of Thailand
Joseph Laitin
Laitin
Hancock
Mayaguez
Singapore
Sattahip
Thailand
Charles T. Miller
Ford
Congress
Carl Albert
Ream
Kompong Som
Albert
Bangkok
Kukrit Pramoj
America
Pramoj
Laos Students Threaten Death To U S Hostages In Demands
In Savannakhet and Luang Prabang protests escalate as students threaten to execute three American hostages unless corrupt provincial officials and right wing elements are removed from Laos government. U S officials report the three hostages Sanford Stone Daniel Ster and Charles Pearcy are under house arrest yet unharmed. The Lao government apologizes and negotiators travel to Savannakhet while the U S Embassy reduces staff amid rising anti American sentiment.
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Vientiane
Laos
Pathet Lao
Savannakhet
U.S
Sanford J. Stone
Cleveland
Ohio
U.S. Agency For International Development
Daniel P. Ster
Columbus
Ind
Charles R. Pearcy
Salem
W. Va
United States
Luang Prabang
Ouday Souvannavong
Mekong
Vienti
Christian A. Chapman
State Department
Washington
PRG Hails Diplomatic Opening With United States
Nguyen Huu Tho of the Provisional Revolutionary Government says Vietnam may open diplomatic relations with the United States if Washington honors the 1973 Paris agreements. The PRG, which seized Saigon, seeks recognition as Hanoi’s government and sovereignty respect.
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South Vietnam
Vietnam
United States
PRG
Saigon
Huynh Tan Phat
Madame Nguyen Thi Binh
Hanoi Radio
Tan Duc Thang
Paris
le Duc Tho
Nguyen van Thieu
Ho Chi Minh
North Vietnam
Auto makers report May sales slump across U S market
U S automakers report May 1 10 sales at 162 046 down from 204 505 a year earlier the weakest early May pace since 1958 with total year to date at 2 201 472 18 percent below last year. Chrysler sales fell to 23 757 from 32 367 a year ago.
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Detroit
U.S
Chrysler
Roger Helder
Ship recovery boosts U S prestige in Indochina crisis
Washington lawmakers from both parties hailed Ford's rescue of the Mayaguez and its 40 crew as a strong display of U S resolve. Melvin Price called it a great success and boost to the country. Barry Goldwater urged leadership while others praised the President's handling and stressed not returning to Indochina.
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Washington
Cambodia
U.S
Indochina
Melvin Price
D-Ill
House Armed Services Committee
Ford
Mayaguez
Barry Goldwater
Rariz
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Congress
Bob Dole
Brian
Senate
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Mansfield
Sen
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Journal World Weather Index Brief Partly Cloudy Warm
Partial weather roundup notes a partly cloudy sky and warm temperatures for the day, with forecast details on page 11. Highs and regional conditions are described in the extended index.
Calgaard Named KU Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Ron Calgaard, associate vice chancellor for Outreach at Kansas University, was named vice chancellor for academic affairs by Chancellor Archie Dykes and Del Shankel at the Kansas Board of Regents meeting in Topeka. Calgaard, 37, will start July 1 and replaces Ambrose Saricks who resigned in March to return to teaching.
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Ropeka
Ron Calgaard
Kansas University
Archie Dykes
del Shankel
Kansas Board of Regents
Topeka
Calgaard
Ambrose Saricks
Shankel
Lawrence Changes Bulk Trash Rules in City Pickup
Lawrence will curb bulk trash collection for heavy appliances starting next Wednesday. Residents must haul refrigerators ranges and washers to the landfill, with disposal costs about 50 cents per item.
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Lawrence Sanitation Department
Lawrence
Wildgen
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
City Water Department
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