Refugee stream bound for U S
Thousands of South Vietnamese flee their homeland and head for the United States as evacuees arrive at West Coast bases. Pentagon plans temporary housing for up to 20 000 per installation while others shelter on Guam and Wake Island awaiting processing.
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Norton
Saigon government surrenders as capital falls
Saigon collapses after unconditional surrender by the government. Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops seize control of the city, signaling a swift end to the South Vietnamese capital's administration.
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Saigon
Flags rise as Hanoi troops enter Saigon in historic surrender
North Vietnamese tanks and Viet Cong forces enter Saigon while President Duong Van Minh orders surrender and appeals for arms disarmament. Civilians cheer as troops deploy in the city. some South Vietnamese soldiers abandon their posts amid pockets of gunfire and early celebrations.
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Duong van Minh
Saigon
Last Handout at Saigon Embassy After Siege Loss
Six story U S Embassy in Saigon fell to a Viet Cong raid in 1968, five Americans died defending it. Today without guards the building was looted with a torn bronze plaque and shredded documents. AP reporters remained as Saigonese ransacked the site amid tear gas and chaos.
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Associated Press Office
Thong Nhut Boulevard
Graham Martin
Bank of America
Deadly twisters roam the South killing and injuring many
Tornado spawning thunderstorms roamed the South today killing five people and injuring more than two dozen. The storms caused extensive property damage and widespread power failures as two persons were killed and at least seven injured.
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Associated Press
Weather outlook shows showers and warm midweek temperatures
The Middletown area expects showers tonight and Thursday with lows in the mid-50s and highs in the upper 60s. Yesterday reached 80 with 52 overnight. An extended outlook considers more showers Friday to Sunday. Severe weather: tornadoes reported across several states with watches in effect predawn. At least two deaths in Vernon Parish Louisiana and multiple injuries in Beauregard and Concordia parishes.
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FTC keeps hands off image ads in free speech stance
The FTC declined to require proof for environmental and public policy claims in image ads, citing First Amendment concerns. Six members of Congress urged stricter controls, but the commission said non product selling ads deserve space for public issue discourse.
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