N Viets press Saigon front in rapid advance
Reported clashes spread across Bach Dong Canal and Ms Vam Co Dong River as Communist forces probe toward Saigon. By dusk Thu Thun district and Kiem Tan fell, government troops defending Saigon arc faced up to 40 miles of heavily contested approaches. Hanoi cited Giap reports. analysts warned of a possible full Saigon assault unless Thieu yields. The Tan An corridor remained key as 10,000 Viet Cong near the area and forces inside Xuan Lin ward pushed by, with 40,000 to 50,000 fighters estimated in the Saigon zone.
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Red Horde Tightens Hold Near Phnom Penh
Government military positions around Phnom Penh deteriorated further with field reports of rebel penetrations northwest of the airport. Defense lines lay about 2.3 miles from the city airport as fighting narrowed to inch-by-inch clashes. Insurgents, worn down after three months, could not mass enough troops to exploit gains, with gaps of several hundred yards in some positions.
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Flom Penh
Future of thousands of orphans in doubt
The rough agreement between accredited adoption agencies and South Vietnam allows 1500 to 2000 Vietnamese babies to be brought to America, with a deadline of April 16 for evacuees. Officials foresee possible extensions but have not granted them. AID will evacuate approved orphans, though the list may be exhausted in Phnom Penh. Cambodian talks aim to airlift up to one child daily.
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Night of Joy and Tears at the 47th Academy Awards
The 47th Academy Awards honored big picture titles like The Godfather Part II Earthquake and The Towering Inferno and celebrated Hollywood's established studios NBC hosted. Winners included Robert De Niro for supporting actor and Art Carney for best actor while Burt Schneider read a Viet Cong telegram, and a Long Beach man died in a head-on crash near Belle Plaine.
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University Hospital
Iawa
Godfather Part II triumphs in six Oscar categories
Francis Ford Coppola reflected on the risky production of Godfather Part II as it won six Oscars. The ceremony highlighted wins for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Robert De Niro, with Bergman presenting a special Oscar to director Jean Renoir. The event featured remarks from Frank Sinatra and noted surprises and debates among nominees.
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Dustin Hoffman
Sinatra
Ne Niro
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Lee Strasberg
Fred Astaire
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al Pacina
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Bergman
Jean Tenoir
Oscar politics stir at Music Center as stars face backlash
Hollywood figures Hope Sinatra and Koch hurriedly read a brief disclaimer after political remarks on a live telecast. Miss MacLaine opposed the stance, sparking reports of sharp exchanges with Sinatra. Millions watched as observers noted jeers and a mixed audience reaction. Telegrams reportedly ran three to one against the Schneider statement.
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Miss MacLaine
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Walton and Scotts face FBI questions over ties to group
Basketball star Bill Walton apologized for cooperating with a counterproductive organization as Scott and his wife, the Scotts, testified at a news conference with attorney Michael Kennedy. The trio appeared at Glide Memorial Church, saying they were given free space in a liberated zone while Algerian officials denied any Miss Hearst travel information.
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Carson home fire injures six in Fabry Drive blaze
A couple and their four children fled a Carson home after smoke billowed from an attached garage Tuesday night. Fire officials estimated 35 000 dollars in damages at the residence of B J Cannistrad 24213 Fabry Drive and said investigators suspect a water heater in the garage may have started the fire.
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