Half million refugees flee five Vietnamese provinces
More than half a million people fled five South Vietnam provinces seeking safety as reports said northern border areas were at risk. Cease fire talks were hinted in Manila with Deputy Premier Dan appealing to President Marcos. Hue and Dalat refugees joined ongoing evacuations along Highway 1 toward Da Nang.
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Trustees clash over school board creed revisions and policy wording
Trustees-elect Barbara Berg and Jack Helman sat in with the board amid debate on revising district policies and the School Board Member's Creed. Braun and others criticized statements including I will listen and star chamber sessions, with Jacoby drafting changes. Beattie retired after 16 years.
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Cabrillo
Overcharge to hurt aid approval in Cambodia
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield said a $21.5 million overcharge to Cambodia for ammunition could derail support for emergency military aid. Ford seeks $222 million total. committees weigh $82.5 million in a $155.5 million package, while investigations proceed and reimbursement plans are set.
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White House sees rebates in June
The White House said rebates on 1974 income tax returns may reach Americans by mid June due to congressional delay. Press Secretary Ron Nessen noted the Senate had two days left before Easter vacation and had not passed the tax cut. He added that passage time plus 45 to 60 days for computer programming could push rebate checks into mid June.
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Citizens committee eyes direct mayor election in Lompoc
City Council approves 90 day study on direct mayoral elections after former mayor urges consideration citing Santa Maria experience. City Attorney cautions potential false sense of power, while supporters argue for greater public participation.
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Paratroopers clash with insurgents near Battambang and Phnom Penh
Cambodian government troops with T28 bombers attacked Communist led insurgents across the Mekong from Phnom Penh. Heavy fighting near Battambang, Neak Luong under siege, and calls for Lon Nol to step down discussed by young leaders. About 400 students debated U.S. aid as 200 paratroopers cleared three outposts amid 100 attackers.
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