Thieu Resigns as U.S. urged to seek Vietnam settlement
After South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu resigns, the Senate approves a nonbinding resolution urging President Ford to pursue a political settlement to end the Vietnam War through negotiations. Leaders say the move could aid talks with the Viet Cong and hasten evacuations.
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Two arrested at beer party in Vandenberg Village
Deputies broke up a Saturday night beer party near Jupiter Avenue that drew an estimated 300 youths. Todd Perozzi 18 was charged with incitement to riot and assault with a deadly weapon bail set at 1000. Richard Bingle 18 faced a minor narcotics charge with bail 1000. A 17 year old was released to parents.
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Valley Bowl Burglary Strikes Lompoc Establishment
Burglars ransacked Lompoc Valley Bowl at 1420 E Ocean Ave on Saturday smashing vending machines throwing chairs through glass and setting fire to the dining room before leaving. Damage near 5000 dollars with 100 dollars missing from machines. Investigators surveyed glass strewn floors as fire officials noted smoldering remains and lingering smoke.
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Thieu resigns as president blaming Nixon aid promises
President Nguyen Van Thieu announced his resignation in a televised speech blaming the United States for failing to deliver promised aid to South Vietnam after Paris peace talks. He warned of a possible Communist capture of Saigon as North Vietnamese forces advanced, and indicated power would pass to Vice President Tran Van Huong, with exile possible.
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Ford Kissinger discuss Thieu resignation and successor
President Ford met with Henry Kissinger to review the resignation of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu and the United States plan to work with Thieu's successor. Press Secretary Ron Nessen said the US expects to cooperate with the new government while avoiding deeper comment on Thieu's charges. Weather: low clouds and fog inland, otherwise fair with highs in the 60s to 70s and variable cloudiness.
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Arguments on death penalty overturns evolving standards
The NAACP argues capital punishment is cruel and unusual and inconsistent with evolving standards of decency. The NAACP argues the penalty is applied arbitrarily with too much discretion among jurors prosecutors and governors. Justice Douglas attended court despite a paralytic stroke.
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Communists Advance Near Saigon After Province Falls
Communist forces backed by tanks and heavy artillery captured Xuan Loc and Ham Tan as front lines pressed to 26 miles from Saigon. Thieu resigned stirring anti-American fears while U S planners moved to evacuate nonessential personnel and reinforce Long Binh Bien Hoa defenses.
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Hathaway vows wilderness support as Interior nominee
Former Wyoming governor Stanley K. Hathaway told senators he would back environmental measures including new wilderness areas while resisting a pledge to pause coal land leases until strip mining controls are in place. He said he has no conflict of interest and would divest minor holdings if needed.
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