Thieu Vows Counter Offensive as Da Nang Evacuations Begin
In Saigon President Thieu pledged a decisive counter offensive to save South Vietnam as the U.S. prepares to evacuate up to half a million refugees from Da Nang. Viet Cong rockets strike the air base amid mounting chaos while U S plans to move civilians by air and sea.
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Butterfield to Quit as FAA Chief Amid Administration Rift
Washington AP Alexander P. Butterfield resigns as federal aviation administrator effective March 31, accepted by President Ford amid reports of a rift with former Transportation Secretary Claude Brinegar and criticism of FAA safety performance. Butterfield, once an unannounced Watergate witness, cites White House wishes for Cabinet reshuffles. In Cambodia, Khmer Rouge advances pressure Phnom Penh as government positions fall along Mekong River banks. Rockets hit Phnom Penh airport and near the U.S. Embassy as U.S. airlift continues.
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Tragic South Side fire kills seven including woman and children
In Pittsburgh the South Side row house fire started when two boys poked a gas heater with a stick. Seven people died including a pregnant woman and five children. eight dogs also found in rubble. Fire officials say a shopping bag ignited by the boys spread flames rapidly.
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Mom joins Army to pay the bills
Betty Hendrickson, 19, from Mansfield, Ohio, joins the Army Reserve for four months of basic training at Ft. Jackson to help her laid off husband and 9 month old daughter. She will earn about 500 dollars monthly during training and work as a clerk-typist trainee upon return.
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Saudi King Khaled Pledges Continuity After Faisal's Death
In Riyadh King Khaled accepts allegiance as Crown Prince Fahd at his side. King Faisal is buried in an unmarked grave amid questions about Faisal's assassin, with Beirut papers offering varied accounts. Diplomats see Khaled's pledge as continued ties with the United States and Western powers while keeping pressure on Israel.
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Spring storm moves into central Rockies with warnings
A new spring storm labeled very dangerous by forecasters swept into the central Rockies and triggered warnings and advisories across a dozen states from Canada to the desert Southwest.
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Clear tonight and mild Thursday for Middletown area
Weather forecast shows clear skies and overnight temperatures in the 20s in the Middletown region. Friday brings sunny skies with highs in the mid 40s, while yesterday's high reached 35 and the overnight low 27 amid unfolding winter storm activity across the West and Great Plains.
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Lebanon Franklin voters approve city income tax. school bond fails
Franklin voters pass City Council's income tax increase to 12 percent while the Lebanon Berry Middle School renovation bond fails for the second time. Turnout was under 24 percent in Franklin and about 28 percent in Lebanon. the 3.2 mill bond would have raised 2.2 million for Berry Middle School repairs. Proponents cite needed renovations but opponents object to taxation.
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