Anti Americanism grows in Saigon amid retreat losses
AP dispatch reports rising anti American sentiment in Saigon as South Vietnam suffers reverses, with refugees fleeing Pleiku Kontum and Hue and critics blaming Thieu while backing from the U S ambassador Graham Martin cushions any immediate coup fears.
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Hue
Saigon
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Ban Me Thuot
U.S
Graham Martin
Ngo Dinh Diem
Diem
Central Highlands
Saigon forces push toward Hue as frontline overrun
North Vietnamese troops closed in on Hue with heavy assaults overrunning government positions on the city flanks. Viet Cong says it governs Pleiku Kontum Darlac in the central highlands, abandoned by South Vietnam. In Cambodia two U S cargo planes were hit by rocket fire, halting American airlift.
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Annam
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Phu Bon
Peace accord may now be inoperative
Officials on Friday warned the Paris peace accords that set a cease fire in South Vietnam may become inoperative as Communist forces aim to establish a visible South Vietnamese government in Hue rather than disappear into the jungle. The agreement also limited U S aid to Saigon and the number of troops allowed.
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Paris
South Vietnam
United States
Saigon
Weather and Vietnam War notes with Hue updates
Partly cloudy with mid-40s lows in Middletown tonight and mid-50s highs Sunday. Extended outlook shows showers Monday to Wednesday with 50s highs and 40s lows. North Vietnam and Viet Cong shell Hue as Saigon plans to abandon the city. two infantry positions with 300 troops overrun. Accords led to POW exchanges and eventual reunification vote. all U S troops withdrawn.
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South Vietnam
Senate approves largest tax cut in U. S. history
The Senate approved a 33.1 billion package with 60 votes, sending it to conference with the House. Rebates of 120 to 240 dollars for 1974 taxes, a 100 dollar Social Security bonus, 40 dollar 1975 tax cut, plus an optional 200 per person tax credit.
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House
Ford
Ethiopia abolishes 3000-year monarchy in Addis Ababa
The leftist military government in Ethiopia declares the 3000 year old monarchy abolished. Emperor Haile Selassie’s deposition is noted with Asfa Wossen named crown prince, later annulled along with all royal ranks. The council vows a future path to self government but gives no specifics.
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Ethiopia
Sheba
Haile Selassie
Selassie
Asfa Wossen
Wossen
Dayton carpentry teacher shot during class at Patterson High
Dayton police report 31 year old Nick Suttles, a carpentry instructor, was wounded Friday while teaching a class of 10 at Patterson Cooperative High School. He was listed in fair condition at Miami Valley Hospital after an unknown assailant opened fire.
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Patterson Cooperative High School
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Miami Valley Hospital
FBI probes Hearst case as tips surface in Cleveland
FBI says several agents are active in Cleveland chasing leads on Patricia Hearst amid numerous phone tip calls. A suburban North Royalton search yielded no evidence she was in the area. a car once owned by activist Jack Scott surfaced in a Pennsylvania junkyard, but investigators say it proves little.
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Frederick Fehl
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Royalton
Miss Hearst
Gary J. Goldstein
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Altoona
Patty Hearst
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Ohio 82
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Pennsylvania
Ohio Regents chairman resigns after 12 years on board
John Marshall Briley, 70, chairman of the Ohio Board of Regents, announced his resignation effective by April 15 as he moves to Stamford Connecticut. He leaves the board amid budget cuts and debates over its future authority but said his departure is not tied to the board's problems.
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James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Stamford
Conn
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