Rockefeller struggles with White House changes as Vietnam talks surface
Nelson Rockefeller still unsettled by White House briefings on confidential exchanges with South Vietnam. In other reports, George Mische launches a four city program to rehabilitate convicted criminals with vocational training wages and housing. Cambodian Premier Long Boret discusses peace talks with Khmer Rouge in Bangkok as Mekong front lines shift. In Vietnam, battle for Xuan Loc nears day two amid heavy fighting and uncertainty over Saigon’s fate. New York pie throwing craze spreads from Pie Kill Unlimited with Rex Weiner promoting paid pie attacks on offices and conventions.
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Washington
George Mische
Mische
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Long Bore
Khmer Rouge
Bangkok
Long Boret
Mekong River
U.S
Saigon
South Vietnam
Xuan Loc
Long Khanh
Airlift planned for Cambodian orphans faces criticism
World Vision plans to send more than 200 Cambodian children to waiting families in the United States. American diplomats condemn Indochina babylifts as a phony emotional issue. Freelance journalists Denis Cameron and Lee Rudakevych aim to organize an airlift of at least 350 orphans to Australia.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
United States
Australia
Indochina
World Vision
Denis Cameron
Lee Rudakevych
FTC proposes standardizing personal loan contracts nationwide
The Federal Trade Commission says consumers face unfair terms in car and appliance loan contracts. It proposed on Wednesday to force lenders under its reach to replace old contracts with new ones and revise repossession procedures among other changes to protect borrowers.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Fatal pool shooting shocks Miami community
Domingo Gutierrez a 12 year old follower recounted a pool visit with four friends at a private apartment in Miami where Maria Otero owner of the building fired at them after they fled the scene. Johnnie was struck and died. Otero 56 surrendered and faced first degree murder charges.
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Miami
Domingo Gutierrez
Domingo
Maria Otero
Johnnie
Otero
Ford splits hawks and doves on Vietnam policy
Washington AP reports senators remain divided over U S role in Vietnam as President Ford's recommendations loom. Some urge limiting aid to humanitarian efforts while others favor more arms to South Vietnam or resuming bombing. others still back retreating stance. In Rock Island Illinois local event invites dogs to submit creative works in a dog art competition hosted by Quad City Dog Obedience Club.
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Washington
Senate
U.S
Congress
Ford
Southeast Asia
Indochina
South Vietnam
S.me
Rock Island, Ill
Mississippi Valley
Rock Island
Quad-City Dog Obedience Club
Alexis Boyar
Davenport
Judith Masat
Alex
Alcoa graduates 1975 journey craftsmen at Point Comfort ceremony
A group of 57 Alcoa completion apprentices in Port Lavaca and surrounding areas were awarded certificates at a Wednesday night ceremony at the V F W Hall. Guests included Alcoa Operations manager R G Kuerner and U S Bureau of Apprenticeship representative J M Green. Recipients spanned electricians, instrument mechanics, machinists, pipefitters, welders, insulators, and maintenance mechanics from Port Lavaca Victoria Point Comfort Palacios Edna Lolita Hallettsville Shiner Yoakum and El Campo with local union leaders and district officials in attendance.
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Port Lavaca
Alcoa
Point Comfort
V.F.W. Hall
R.G. Kuerner
J.M. Green
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
U.S. Department of Labor
Terry L. Bonds
United Steelworkers of America
Paul W. Hill
Calhoun
Mr. Gordon
J.B. Janis
W.D
R.M. Sells
L.D. Stanford
C.R. Garrett
C.S Bumpurs
N.E. Fritsch
E. Guevara
J.E. Koenig
M.T Millier
G.F. Pfeiffer
R.D
FTC Proposes Reform Of Loan Contracts To Shield Borrowers
The Federal Trade Commission plans new rules forcing lenders under its reach to replace standard loan contracts with fair terms for repossessed goods and secured personal debts. It would limit collection fees and bar wage assignments for debts over 300 dollars, while requiring clear security itemization and retained borrower rights to contest actions.
Breath of Life Campaign names Bastian head in Texas
Jerry Bastian of Port Lavaca is named chairman of the Breath of Life Campaign by Chuck Laurent president of the Lone Star Chapter Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bastian will mobilize volunteers to raise funds for CF research and care programs The campaign supports more than 100 CF Centers nationwide including six in Texas and notes CF carrier rates and improving therapies for children and teens with respiratory diseases in general
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Jerry Bastian
Port Lavaca
Breath of Life
Chuck Laurent
Lone Star
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Bastian
The
Texas
Texas Senate panel backs border treaty land transfer bill
A Senate State Affairs Committee approved Sen. Tati Santiesteban's El Paso authored measure allowing the Texas governor to grant state land to the U S government under a treaty to settle border disputes along the Rio Grande and Colorado River. The bill preserves mineral rights with the state.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Mexico
United States
Senate
State Affairs Committee
Tati Santiesteban
D-El Paso
U.S
Santiesteban
Rio Grande
Colorado River
Texas A I Sociology Club to Attend Meet in San Antonio
Kingsville Texas A I University Sociology Club will send 15 students to a Southwestern Sociological Association meeting in San Antonio from March 27 to 29. Attendees include Cassie Flagiello Beto Martinez Vince Taylor George Zarate Rey Flores Claudia Putnam Arnold Ramirez Andy Rodriguez Juan Delgado Maria Orozco Cathy Cogburn Dora Vela Cesario Cadena and Pat Vasquez forming a diverse group from multiple towns. Ocean oil spills may be controlled and broken down by a special enzyme solution as offshore drilling hazard concerns rise.
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Kingsville
Texas A & I University
Southwestern Sociological Association
San Antonio
Cassie Flagiello
Beto Martinez
Hebbronville
Vince Taylor
Corpus Christi
George Zarate
Edinburg
Rey Flores
Premont
Claudia Putnam
Arnold Ramirez
Alice
Andy Rodriguez
Taft
Juan Delgado
Port Lavaca
Maria Orozco
Cuero
Cathy Cogburn
Eagle Pass
Dora Vela
Robstown
Cesario
C.C.” Cadena
Pat Vasquez
New York
U.S
Pie throwing fad spreads from New York to campuses
Associated Press reports pie and shaving cream pranks target students, teachers, and officials. Organized groups and amateurs charge fees for pieing at offices, conventions, and parties. Incidents include a Cranston high school attack and a Glendale junior high arrest. victims mostly cope with humor, some press charges.
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Weiner
Bruce Vallone
Cranston, R.I
Saulting
Cranston High School
Albert J. Gambardella
Vallone
Wilson Junior High
Glendale
Calif
Florida
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White House
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Capitol Hill
Pie Kill Unlimited
Rex Weiner
MLL
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F.C. Jedlicka
J.J. Mott
S.M Llanes
G.W Moore
WA Corporon
T.E. Hermes
F.G. Machicek
Palacios
R.M. Losoya
R.L Broderick
T. Constancio
J.A. Pardo
Edna
M.J. Holik
Mason
L.L. Peterson
R.J. Macha
B.D. Hahn
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C.M. Wimberly
Inez
R.R. Donovan
Lolita
F.W. Chavanetz
Hallettsville
L.M. Cavender
Louise
E.C. Machacek
Shiner
J.D Meiserschlenger
Moulton
J.G Moore
D.G Sestak
Welder
Yoakum
L.A. Sifford
el Campo
Carrillo
C. P. Carrillo
Duval County
Ramiro
Arturo D. Zertuche
FTC
Texas A&i Sociology Club
Associated Press
Splat
Pete's Lumber & Supplies
Seadrift, Texas
Pete's Lumber & Supply
Port O'Connor
Pete's Construction CO
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