Laos U S AID compound ends long occupation
Student radicals agreed to end a week long occupation of the U S AID compound in Vientiane after the United States formally agreed to withdraw its AID program by June 50.
28 May 1975
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1975
Page
1
Student radicals agreed to end a week long occupation of the U S AID compound in Vientiane after the United States formally agreed to withdraw its AID program by June 50.
U S Secretary Kissinger called on oil producing and developing nations to work with industrial powers to avoid economic warfare during a press conference at the American Embassy. He supported commissions to study raw materials and development while opposing tying prices to an inflation index. He urged a $1 trillion energy independence program at the IEA meeting and stressed freeing markets from producer dictation.
A double-decker bus carrying mainly middle aged and elderly women from Teesside crashed on a steep hill in the Yorkshire Dales area. The vehicle toppled a bridge parapet and plunged 26 feet, killing 32 and injuring one. Police described it as Britain's worst road disaster of the period.
The Texas Senate resumes morning debate on a House approved bill creating single member districts in Lubbock and eight urban counties. It would split Lubbock into east and west districts affecting Reps Turbox and McAlister, with Ken Hance predicting no conference changes and Galveston Senator Schwarta filibustering to propose an alternate Galveston County plan.
A drug enforcement probe followed a private aircraft crash near Lamesa Texas as severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings sweep the Panhandle and parts of West Texas. Investigators seek clues to the crash and possible involvement of a second aircraft while residents report funnel sightings and widespread storm damage.
A reader offers a brief invocation asking for guidance to live in line with God's will through Christ. The prayer concludes with Amen, addressing a Heavenly Father for daily discernment.
President Ford urged Congress to approve a second $1 a barrel tariff on imported oil and move to remove price controls on domestic crude. Officials say the tariff could raise gasoline by about 15 cents per gallon and delay decontrol plans may affect 42 percent of U.S. oil supply. Congressional reaction split along party lines with concerns over cost of living and policy momentum. Ford pressed for action as energy discussions continue.
Washington AP reports Richard E. Keiser, a Secret Service agent 61 years younger than President Ford, resembles Ford and accompanies him on travel. Keiser, 40, from Mishawaka Indiana, has served since 1962 and previously protected Jacqueline Kennedy, then Johnson.
A June rally at Mackengie Park will address Lubbock County Jail conditions as speakers from multiple organizations including Mexican American groups and LULAC plan to discuss alleged inmate mistreatment and restricted activities. Sheriff Blanchard may speak. Parks Director Banks notes policy limits political activity in parks.
Partly cloudy with a 90 percent chance of rain today. High near 80. Low tonight in the upper 60s. Humidity around 50 to 60 percent. Similar figures for nearby cities including Denver Albuquerque and Oklahoma City.
Coronado High School held 579 diplomas as 1973 graduates heard speakers Karla Lynn Babcock and David J. Levy emphasize beginning after schooling. Estacado High School awarded 220 diplomas with seniors Bill Conner Becky Hill and Dwight Delgado urging immediate action toward dreams and national resource awareness.
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