McGovern predicts Congress rejects more Cambodia Vietnam aid
Senator George McGovern said Congress will oppose further Southeast Asia military aid despite Ford’s warning that Cambodia and South Vietnam could fall to Communism without 522 million dollars. He urged ending involvement, argued Cambodia’s fall may not threaten U.S. security, and called on Congress to weigh the costs against ongoing aid commitments and Paris accord promises.
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D-Minn
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West Berlin Crises as Lorenz Kidnapped Amid Election Heat
Christian Democratic Party leader Peter Lorenz is abducted in West Berlin by three gunmen who rammed a chauffeur car and took Lorenz as police sweep major intersections. Lorenz, a key candidate against Mayor Klaus Schuetz, remains missing while the search expands to the East German frontier.
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Helmut Kohl
Rhineland-Palatinate
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American official abducted in Cordoba by leftist gunmen
John Patrick Egan a 62 year old American consular agent in Cordoba was seized from his home by gunmen linked to the Montoneros. The U S embassy said he suffers a heart ailment and his condition is a major concern amid the kidnapping.
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Cordoba
U.S
John Patrick Egan
Egan
Montoneros
Key economic index shows sixth monthly January decline
United Press International reports the Commerce Department shows the leading index down for the sixth straight month in January while the trade deficit widens by 210.5 million. Sears and J C Penney cut clothing prices as unemployment rises to 7.6 percent in state plans and initial claims ease modestly.
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Ford expands investigation of discrimination
President Ford broadened a probe into alleged religious and racial discrimination by foreign investors in the United States. The inquiry now includes the Defense Department, following reports that Arab nations and bankers shun firms tied to Israel. Defense Secretary Schlesinger had already ordered commanders to root out any such bias in units.
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UPI
Ford
United States
Ron Nelsen
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Defense Department
Israel
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Nessen
Defense
James R. Schlesinger
U.S
White House
Airlift expands for beleaguered Phnom Penh amid siege
UPI reports U.S. civilian cargo jets increased rice and supplies to Phnom Penh as Cambodian forces fight near Neak Luong. Ambassador Dean warns of a potential Communist victory by April without new aid. Rebels hit Pochentong airport and Lon Nol’s palace area with rockets. casualties include several soldiers and civilians.
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UPI
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U.S
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Pochentong
Norodom Sihanouk
Peking
Chou En-lai
6Rth
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Vietnam
United States
Nguyen van Thieu
Mekong River
Neak Luong
South Vietnam
Highlands
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Indochina
Thieu
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Thailand
Ford
Congress
GOP leaders see close vote on oil depletion
In Washington GOP leaders predicted a tight vote on repealing the oil depletion allowance as part of a 21.3 billion tax cut. Rhodes warned Senate delays if depletion is tied to the package, noting near-certain close results and possible defeat.
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John Rhodes
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Democrats Seek Energy Plan With Higher Gas Tax and Auto Fees
House and Senate Democrats agree on an alternate energy package that would raise the federal gasoline tax by five cents and fund energy conservation. The plan taxes gas guzzlers, offers rebates on efficient cars, boosts Social Security benefits, and projects a $10 billion higher deficit than Ford’s proposal as part of a broader stimulus.
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