Kissinger Denounces Isolationsm and U.S. Role Abroad
Washington leaders debate isolationism amid Cold War pressures. Henry Kissinger calls for continued American engagement, while Goldwater warns of growing isolationism since 1960. Discussion covers Korea Taiwan Philippines and Vietnam, with differing views on domino theory and military aid. Ambassador James Chen defends U.S. commitments to Taiwan.
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Henry Kissinger
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Brown seeks info before commitment to refugee aid
Governor Edmund G Brown Jr says he needs more information before releasing 100000 for temporary refugee facilities in California. Secretary Mario Obledo notes federal funding may be unavailable and Californians could shelter refugees at home with state reimbursement later.
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UPI
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California
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Health and Welfare
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Refugees Flee Vietnam as Flying Tiger Aids Escape
The vanguard of South Vietnamese refugees, including nine Flying Tiger Airlines employees and 32 dependents, arrived at Los Angeles International Airport after a secret escape route through Saigon. Parole visas allow them to stay in the United States as they seek new jobs and homes. An additional group of 121 orphans arrived at Long Beach, with some hospitalized and others set for adoption in Oregon and Colorado.
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Iran
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Alan Cranston
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Saigon
Guam
Honolulu
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Flying Tiger
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Kangieser
Los Alamitos Naval Air Station
Long Beach
Calif
Californians seek $72 million boost for water projects
California officials and lawmakers pressed House and Senate appropriations committees to add 72 million dollars to President Ford’s request, seeking 291 million for construction planning and operation of water resources. They urged boosts to Bureau of Reclamation and Corps of Engineers programs for 1976 and a transitional fiscal quarter.
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UPI
Robert H. Langner
California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference
Chrisman
State backs 338 million federal water budget in California
State Department of Water Resources endorses a 338 million federal plan for California water projects. Robie cites 58 million for Melones Dam work and 49 million for Auburn Dam, with other studies and programs under review. Decision hinges on federal budget conditions and pending San Felipe Dam funding.
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UPI
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California Water Commission
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Senate
Portugal Labor Regime Eyes Socialist State Despite Vote
Lisbon reports that Portugal’s left wing military regime plans a revolutionary socialist state after a free election saw the Socialists and Popular Democrats win 64 percent of the vote for a 247 member constituent assembly. Communists tally 12.5 percent amid campaign restrictions.
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UPS
Portugal
Popular Democrats
Mario Soares
Tragedy on U S 101 as woman jumps from speeding car
Templeton woman Lois Sween, 22, died after jumping from her husband Michael Sween s speeding car on U S 101 following an argument. Sween stopped the vehicle, carried her to a nearby hospital where she was dead on arrival. Arson damage of 225000 at Bright Plating Company aimed to cover a theft.
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UPI
Templeton
U.S. 101
Michael Sween
Lois
Los Angeles
Bright Plating
San Diego
Orange Counties
UC Riverside
W. Robert Bowen
Brake Shoes Triggered 1973 Rail Bombs in Arizona
The National Transportation Safety Board concluded that sparks from a brake shoe ignited a fire on a 12 car bomb train near Benson Arizona in May 1973. Fires and sodium nitrate leakage worsened the blaze causing 12 bombs to explode and a crater 25 feet deep. No arson or sabotage found. The report urged fire resistant cars and fire detection systems for ammunition shipments.
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SLA trial enters fifth week amid tight security in Oakland
The murder trial of SLA members Russell Little and Joseph Remiro extends into week five as courtroom security tightens. Spectators face fingerprinting and metal detectors amid claims by four witnesses that they were wrongly identified as Weather Underground members.
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Russell Neufeld
Oakland
Jeff Sokolow
New York
Laura Whitehorn
Boston
Sacramento Bee
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Whitehorn
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