Marines Rescue Marines at Koh Tang as Mayaguez Crew Freed
Helicopters rescued a Marine assault force under heavy Cambodian fire on Koh Tang Island off Cambodia after the Mayaguez crisis. At least one Marine died and many were wounded. eight wounded remained on the island. Ford sent his war powers report to Congress and praised the operation as a success.
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Helen Thomas
UPI
White House
Washington
Koh Tang Island
Pentagon
USS
Indochina
Mayaguez
Koh Tang
Ford
Congress
Senate
House
Asia
Defense
James Schlesinger
Laos Apology Sways Talks On U S Officials Release
In Vientiane the Laos government apologized for anti American demonstrations and ordered Savannakhet officials to negotiate the release of three U S officials held by students. In Chicago seventeen prisoners escaped during a surprise cell inspection by breaking through a wall and leaving via a hole. Seven were recaptured by morning as guards dealt with a disturbance elsewhere.
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Vientiane
Laos
UPI
U.S
Ouday Souvannouvong
Savannakhet
Chicago
Viet Cong official says Communists seek moderate Vietnam unite
Le Van Giap, a senior cultural affairs official, states that South Vietnam's new Communist rulers plan to be very moderate in reforms. He says they intend to take their time uniting both Vietnams and that the process might take years.
Weather and births and deaths in local area
Mostly cloudy with a chance of evening showers and 40 percent tonight 20 percent Friday. Highs in the 60s and a 45 percent humidity today with scattered showers totaling a quarter inch. Temperatures and humidity throughout Wednesday and sunrise and sunset times listed. Births include four local newborns and two deaths including Wilma Mae Franklin.
Norwalk zoning poll sparks mixed views on apartments
Readers react to an Opinion Line question about adding more zoning for apartments in Norwalk. No voters argue against rezoning citing crime and school costs, while yes voters urge new housing amid calls for progress. Early Mayaguez rescue reports note U S Marines killed and eight wounded. voters urged to call in by midnight about Ford’s actions.
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Norwalk
U.S
Mayaguez
Ford
Norwalk High School Evaluated by 25 Educators
A 46 page North Central Association review of Norwalk High School cites concerns over communication, maintenance and cleanliness, staff morale, and high turnover. The report, based on two February days of site study, includes 22 subcommittees and recommends improvements including a reading teacher, a departmental chair for English, more cleaning staff, and upgraded heating and lunchroom facilities.
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Janet Conway
Norwalk High School
George Perry
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Association
Perry
Concensus
Norwalk
Refugee Thuy Oanh Thi Le Starts Work at Clancy's
Thuy Oanh Thi Le, 16, one of Norwalk's six Vietnamese refugees, begins work at Clancy's Restaurant in back duties from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and later 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. earning $2 an hour. Her sister Yen Thi Le will start at Wappler Instrument Co. Monday with tests to win a 90 day probation, while both families settle into their new lives after evacuation from South Vietnam.
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Thuy Oanh Thi le
Norwalk
Clancy's
Miss le
Alan Myers
Stoutenberg
South Vietnam
Myers
Thuy Oanh
Harold Haaser
Yen Thi
City Seeks $1 Billion Credit. Ford Rejects NYC Appeal
President Ford rejects New York City's appeal for a $1 billion line of credit to avert a municipal finance crisis. The possible default on some bonds looms as Ford and federal officials respond with caution and policy options.
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Gene Carlson
Washington
UPI
Ford
New York City
Federal
Futures Unlimited Banquet Honors Norwalk Junior Achievers
Junior Achievement students in Norwalk will be honored at the Futures Unlimited Banquet at 7 tonight at the Bronson Norwalk Conservation Club. The evening spotlights local youths and their community contributions as part of a long running program.
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Futures Unlimited
Bronson-Norwalk Conservation Club
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Cambodia
Vietnam
Gerald Ford
Henry Kissinger
National Security Council
Robert McFarland
Donald Rumsfeld
Oys Amr News
William Minor
Good Samaritan
Ronald Miller
Monroeville
David Frankart
Milan
Terry Trumpower
Wilma Mae Franklin
Clarksfield
Clancy
Clancy’s
Nick Borders
Wayne Orwick
Wappler
al Myers
Orwick
Borders
New York
Beame
Hugh Carey
Treasury
William E. Simon
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