Defense officials say Cambodia fall poses limited threat to Vietnam and Thailand
U S defense officials say South Vietnam and Thailand would not be seriously threatened if Cambodia fell to the Khmer Rouge. They warn a Cambodian collapse could affect U S credibility in Europe and Israel while potentially reshaping Thai alignment and pressure on U S forces in Southeast Asia. The Khmer Rouge are reported to be in better shape this dry season, with ammunition stockpiles improving.
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Americans marry less and divorce more in 1974
The National Center for Health Statistics reports provisional 1974 data showing 2.223 million marriages, a 24 percent drop from 1973, and a divorce total of 1.78 million, up 6.2 percent from 1973. The 1974 marriage rate fell to 16.5 per 1,000, while the divorce rate rose to 4.6 per 1,000. Fertility dipped 1 percent to 68.4 births per 1,000 women 15 to 44.
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National Airlines proposes bargain no frills cross country fares
National Airlines outlines a no frills plan with rear cabin seating and 35 percent off day coach fares on jumbo jets. Travel days are Mon to Thu with advance seven day purchase and refunds if the Civil Aeronautics Board rejects the plan.
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Texas split into five new states proposed by Rep James Collins
Republican Rep James Collins proposes dividing Texas into North South Central East and West Texas to gain 18 senators and five governors. He argues the move would counter liberal pressure from the East North and West and allow Texas to assert more political clout. He says the plan could be enacted by the Texas legislature under the 1845 admission resolution.
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Lone Star
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London subway crash leaves dozens dead in packed rush
A London subway collision killed at least 13 people and trapped about 50 as three coaches smashed in a crowded rush hour line. Firefighters used torches to free victims while authorities warned the toll could rise.
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American Revolution seen as preserving process study finds
Dr Jobe Schutz of the University of Southern California analyzed Massachusetts leaders to argue the Revolution was a preserving process. He notes leaders were mainly established figures and feared English radicalism’s destruction of home rule. The research, drawing on data from over 2,380 leaders, suggests revolutionaries sought to preserve liberty and self governance.
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Not everything costs more
Bargain hunters note that about 2 percent of items in the governments consumer price index cost less today than in 1967. Several items such as nylon hose and portable recorders cost less, while sugar has risen sharply, with overall CPI January 1975 at 156.1, meaning prices up about 6.1 percent since 1967.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Hirohito to Visit US for Two-Week October Trip
The White House announced Emperor Hirohito and Empress will visit the United States for two weeks in October. They will attend official functions in Washington on October 2 and 3 after an invitation extended by President Ford.
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Hirohito
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White House
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