Cambodia Falls to Khmer Rouge Rebels in Phnom Penh
Rebels seize Phnom Penh as 1.5 government leaders reportedly flee to Thailand and Bangkok rumors swirl. Khmer Rouge chiefs Chhim Chhuon and Lon Non surrender under a white flag as international reactions split on recognition and a new Cambodian regime forms.
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Nouk
Cambodia
Nonalignanouk
Europe
Khmer ‘Rouge
Hoe
South Vietnam
Phnom Penh
Chhim Chhua
Lon Non
Tam Noi
Hawaii
Ministry of Information
Ferdinand FE. Marcos
Philippines
United States
Indochina
Soviet Union
China
Oer
Information Ministry
Chhim Chhuon
Bangkok
Long Horet
Sak Suthsakan
Sihanouk's life amid exile and politics in Cambodia
The report sketches Prince Sihanouk's controversial life from crowned child king through marriages and a theatrical, global lifestyle. It notes his break with monarchy in 1965, his self styled prime ministership, and views on using him as a figurehead for legitimacy amid Cambodia's path to independence and postwar influence.
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Samphan
Sihanouk
France
Sihanoux
Tal
Monique
MMI
Cambodia
Indochina
Woredom Suramarit
Uuers
Ihe
Prince
Patch Work on Carth Star Aims to Pinpoint Explosion
Work begins at Fish Harbor Terminal Island to patch three hull openings on the 00 passenger excursion ship Carth Star sunk last Thursday. Jack and George Wall inspect as plywood or steel plates are fitted to enable pumping and dry-docking for inspection by LAPD Coast Guard and Treasury agents.
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Carth Star
AL Larson Boat Shop
Fish Harbor
Terminal Island
Regu
Jack
George Wall
Andrew Wall Sr
Wall
Los Angeles Police Department
Coast Guard
U.S. Treasury
Afl
Minh warns Saigon collapse if Thieu resigns
Saigon faces a collapse scare as General Duong Van Minh urges President Thieu to resign to avert a fate like Phnom Penh. North Vietnamese troops reportedly seen within 10 miles of Saigon while U S officials launch a mass evacuation of about 4 001 Americans still in the city and 140 DoD workers fly to Clark Air Base aboard C 141 Starlifters amid mounting crisis.
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Phnom Penh
Saigon
Thailand
Battambang
Bangkok
Long Boretand
Sak Suthsekan
Duong van
Big
Khmer Rouge
UPN
Minh
Nguyen van Thien
Thies
Ngo Dinh Diem
Government of Nations
Ford
Defense Department
Clark Afb
Phillipines
140 Yanks quit Saigon in latest evacuee move
Clark Air Base Philippines report says 140 Defense Department contract workers and civilian personnel evacuated from Saigon by two C-141 Starlifters. The exodus follows a tightened policy to remove nonessential personnel. Militarily, North Vietnamese regulars were sighted near Gia Dinh province as Me Kong Delta artillery battles escalated. Minh urged Thieu to resign for national interests and called for a new government to implement peace accords.
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Clark Afb
Philippines
Kissinger blasts rivals over N Vietnam aid and détente
Kissinger blasts the Soviet Union and China for backing North Vietnam and vows a tougher U.S. stance. He cites Paris accords violations as Washington weighs further aid and pressure while Congress debates humanitarian and military supplemental bills for South Vietnam.
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Kissinger
U.S
Graham Martin
House International Relations Committee
South Vietnam
Senate
Paris
Vietnam
North Vietnam
United States
Soviet Union
China
Britain
France
Hungary
Poland
Indonesia
Iran
U.N
TV Academy Nominees From M A S H and ABC Wins
Jessica Walter and Amy Prentiss lead best actress in a limited series nominations. ABC Theater dominates with 16 awards across four specials including The Missiles of October Love Among the Ruins and Judgment The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley. Nominees for best drama include The Streets of San Francisco Police Story Kojak Upstairs Downstairs. Outstanding variety shows include The Cheryl Carroll Burnett Show and The Johnny Carson Show. About 1,500 Academy members voted. winners to be chosen by blue ribbon panels.
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Jessica Walter
Amy Prentiss
ABC
William Calley
San Francis
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Plain of Reeds
UPI
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Mekong
Thu Duc
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America
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Tae Ae Kg
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Whittier
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