Officials Worry Over Fate Of Wave Of Viet Refugees
At Camp Pendleton California officials discuss the first large wave of Vietnamese refugees arriving in the United States. Among 1500 people housed in tents and huts are dependents of Americans who worked in South Vietnam. Most refugees are middle class or former professionals. others are relatives of U.S. allies. Some high risk cases targetted for possible danger. Preparations aim to house up to 20000 at Pendleton Ft Chaffee and Eglin AFB. The evacuees are being processed as prospective immigrants awaiting Congress immigration policy. Parole was used for Hungarians and Cubans in past decades.
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Camp Pendleton
Calif
United States
Tin Can
South Vietnam
Agency For International Development (Aid
U.S
Pendleton
Ft. Chaffee
Ark
Eglin Air Force Base
Fla
Rene Ngo
University of Saigon
Cao van Vien
Joint General Staff
Washington, D.C
Saigon
Steel Profits Best Since 1966
Pittsburgh based report notes that after wage and price controls ended a year ago, steel profits surged in 1974 to 6.5 percent of sales, with record production and shipments near 1973 highs. The 1975 first quarter earnings show profits remaining relatively high despite a slow economy.
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Pittsburgh
Fainting spell hospitalizes Missouri legislator
State Rep. Fred Copeland was listed in fair condition at St. Marys Hospital Jefferson City after a fainting spell in his Capitol office. The incident occurred in the Missouri Capitol and prompted medical evaluation at the hospital.
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Jefferson City
Fred Copeland
St. Mary's Hospital
Capitol
Farm Prices Rise Slightly But Linger Below Last Year
The Agriculture Department reports farm prices rose 4 percent in the month ended April 15 but remain 7 percent below mid April of last year. Meat animal prices climbed 9 percent year over year yet stayed 8 percent under the prior year’s average. beef cattle at 31.80 per 100 pounds and hogs at 26.80 per 100 pounds. Cotton averaged 32.2 cents a pound, soybeans 5.61 a bushel. Farm expenses rose 2 percent that month, up 11 percent from a year earlier.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Carolina Firm To Build Plant In Callaway
A South Carolina firm, Daniel International Corp., was chosen by Union Electric Co. to construct a $1.8 billion nuclear power plant about 10 miles southeast of Fulton, Missouri. The decision impacts local unions as Daniel reportedly employs both union and nonunion workers.
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St, Louis
South Carolina
Union Electric Co
Union Electric
Charles J. Dougherty
Daniel International Corp
Fulton
Afi-Cio
Daniel
Dougherty
Ceremony To Start Sale Of Bicentennial Bonds
Washington AP reports the Ford administration plans to launch Bicentennial Savings Bonds as tax rebate checks go out. Officials say no deliberate link exists despite the Coincidence of a $200 maximum rebate and bond denomination. Bond designs honor the 200th anniversary. interest is 6 percent after five years.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Ford
White House
U.S
George Washington
Delaware River
Nixon letters to Thieu prompt calls for full disclosure
Washington officials face Senate demand to reveal promises made by the United States to secure South Vietnam's consent to the Paris peace accord. Sen. Henry M. Jackson says two secret Nixon letters corroborate the need for transparency. White House says no disclosure planned.
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Washington
Congress
United States
South Vietnam
Paris
Henry M. Jackson
Jackson
Richard M. Nixon
Nguyen van Thieu
White House
Nixon
Thieu
Vietnam
Hanoi
Nguyen Tien Hung
Ron Nessen
Marine Pilots Last To Die In US Viet Action
The father of Marine Capt. William Craig Nystul, among the last two Americans killed in Vietnam, says his son felt called by God as his helicopter crashed into the South China Sea. Nystul, 29, from Coronado, and Marine Lt. Michael Shea, 25, of El Paso, were returning to the Hancock after aiding in evacuation when the crash occurred. Shea’s widow, Jenny, recalls her husband as deeply devoted to the Marine Corps and troubled by the war’s conduct, concerned for children. Shea left behind two sons, Matthew and Mark, as the family begins to adjust after the loss. The Defense Department notified the Nystul and Shea families that search efforts were ended.
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William Craig Nystul
Nystul
South China Sea
Sean
Okinawa
Bill
Carol Nystul
Coronado
Calif
Michael John Shea
el Paso
Tex
Hancock
Shea
Jenny
Marine Corps
Matthew
Mark
Navy
Oliver Nystul
Department of Defense
Mrs Verna Mainprize Named District Supervisor Of Family Services
Verna Mainprize has been appointed income maintenance supervisor III for the Missouri Division of Family Services in District 6. She assumed duties April 1 at the district office in Mexico and will supervise eight counties Audrain Callaway Marion Monroe Montgomery Pike Ralls and Shelby.
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Verna Mainprize
Missouri Division of Family Service
Liberty
Audrain
Callaway
Marion
Monroe
Montgomery
Pike
Ralls
Shelby
Mexico
Mainprize
Dent County
Division of Welfare
Oregon County
State Office
Missouri Public Schools
L.G. Ramdel
Jefferson City
Bellringer Drive Set For Mental Health Month
During May 18 24 the East Central Missouri Association for Mental Health will run its annual Bellringer Campaign door to door to aid those with mental illness or emotional problems. Percy Knauth praised the effort as crucial and Rebecca Gibbs urged community support and donations to sustain programs and reach neighbors facing fears and low mood.
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East Central Missouri Assn
Percy Knauth
National Mental Health Chairman
Rebecca Gibbs
US to Majorly Withdraw Forces From Thailand
In Bangkok Foreign Minister Chatichai Choonhavan announced a substantial U S drawdown of American troops from Thailand to be disclosed next Monday in Washington and Bangkok. The move affects about 25 000 U S personnel and 350 aircraft and aims for gradual implementation within a year to protect Thai workers and allow new opportunities.
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Bangkok
Thailand
U.S
Chatichai Choonhavan
Chatichai
Washington
Edward E. Masters
Smokey Bear Retires From National Zoo After 25 Years
Smokey the fire fighting bear ends his long tenure at the National Zoo due to arthritis and old age. He returns to New Mexico with Goldie, a companion bear, and a retirement ceremony precedes the christening of a new Smokey in 1971. New Mexico officials seek Smokey Historical State Park at Capitan near Lincoln National Forest.
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Washington
Smokey
National Zoo
New Mexico
Carson National Forest
Santa Fe
Goldie
Zoo
Capitan
Lincoln National Forest
Theodore H. Reed
Diners Pay $2,000 To Eat With Prince
Prince Charles visits south Florida for a charity black-tie dinner hosted by Robert and Nancy Greene. About 75 guests will pay $2,000 each for a chance to meet the Prince in Miami to benefit Variety Children’s Hospital and a British children’s charity. He is a Royal Navy officer aboard HMS Hermes, docked at Port Everglades, and will rejoin his shipmates after the Miami visit.
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Miami
Fla
Britain
Prince Charles
Florida
Prince of Wales
Fort Lauderdale
Robert
Nancy Greene
Variety Children's Hospital
H.M.S. Hermes
Port Everglades
Reed Named CD Director For Mexico
B J Reed, 26, an administrative intern in city hall from the University of Missouri, was named Community Development Director for the City of Mexico by acting city manager Gilbert Patrick. He will oversee the city's $526,000 federally funded program, with salary paid from federal funds. Reed is a native of Hays Kansas and holds degrees from Ft Hays State College. He taught political science at Southwest State College in Weatherford, Ohio, and has served as a teaching assistant at the University of Missouri while pursuing his doctorate. He previously interned with the city last summer and has worked since the school year on the city’s development program while commuting from Columbia two days weekly.
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B.J. Reed
University of Missouri
City of Mexico
Gilbert Patrick
Reed
Mr. Reed
Hays
Kan
Ft. Hays
Buie Buys Jefferson Building From Dobyns
Don Buie owner of Buie Insulation and Roofing Co has purchased the Jefferson Hotel building at the northeast corner of Jefferson and Promenade Streets from Ben Dobyns. The hotel has stood closed since 1969, with the Dobyns family operating the nearby restaurant since 1918. Buie plans unspecified work this summer, aiming to clean up the site.
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Don Buie
The
Buie Insulation and Roofing Co
Jefferson Hotel
Jefferson and
Promenade Streets
Ben Dobyns
Dobyns
Buie
Loyalty Day Service Moves to Friday at VFW
Loyalty Day observance shifts to Friday at 7 30 p m at the VFW post on North Jefferson Street with Mexico attorney Andy Runge as principal speaker. The program honors World War I and World War II veterans and invites public attendance.
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VFW
North Jefferson Street
Andy Runge
Mexico
MPL Refund Approved For May Billings
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved a 49920 refund to Missouri Power & Light electric customers. The repayment, including interest, stems from a Federal Power Commission ruling that Union Electric overcharged between July 1971 and December 1973. refunds will appear on May bills. Actress Elizabeth Taylor returns to The Bluebird filming in London after flu treatment in Wellington hospital.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Power & Light Co
Missouri Public Service Commission
Federal Power Commission
Union Electric
Missouri Power & Light
London
Elizabeth Taylor
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Prince
Little Dixie Drive-In
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Sar Gwe
PMB
Reno Tee
Ty Il Eerte
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FW Hall
Jefferson Building
MPL
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Eran See
Gans
S & Boys
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