Ford eyes brief troops return to aid Viet evacuees
CBS News interview with Ford in the White House discusses Vietnam, Thieu, and U.S. evacuations. He says no direct pressure on Thieu to quit, notes possible U.S. military support under a ceasefire, and cites War Powers Act limits. Ford explores evacuation authority, negotiations, and potential 1976 presidential paths.
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Cambodian leader ends news blackout vows neutral nonaligned policy
Khieu Samphan, new Khmer Rouge head in Cambodia, ends a five day news blackout and pledges a neutral nonaligned policy. He urges troops to stay vigilant as obstacles remain. Sihanouk denies Khmer Rouge atrocities, blames a US radio station for false reports. Tass says Phnom Penh returning to normal. Red Cross notes foreigners are safe in the French Embassy. Sihanouk rejects offers to retain Lon Nol era ambassadors, while Indonesia delays recognition and calls his government in exile.
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Evacuation Jam Expands As Saigon Clears Roster
The Tan Son Nhut area shelters evacuees including families of departing Americans as officials push a surgical evacuation. By Wednesday morning Saigon aims to leave only a bare minimum of Americans, with flights from Clark and other bases stressed to move thousands.
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Viet Reds balk leave Saigon to set up peace talks
Viet Cong chief in Paris says a new Saigon administration must be formed and U S forces pulled out for peace. France seeks to push talks as Saigon’s Tran Van Huong is criticized as no improvement over Thieu, who resigned amid betrayal charges.
Bombardment and Defense Across Viet Nam Bases
Artillery dawn attacks hit the district capital Ben Luc sixteen miles southwest of Saigon as Communist ground forces push toward government lines along Highway 4. U S built installations near Bien Hoa and Ton Son Nhut are cited as potential targets. air bases are reinforced and war planes moved to Saigon.
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Prices in L B area show CPI rise over national average
The March CPI rose 0.3 percent to 157.8, smallest three month gain since 1973 and below earlier spikes. Wages fell 0.4 percent after adjustments, reflecting shorter work weeks and higher prices. Gasoline edged up, new car prices rose, and medical care costs increased while mortgage rates fell and home upkeep held steady.
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Oil earnings dip for Texaco amid price drop in first quarter
Texaco reported 178.4 million earnings or 66 cents a share for the first quarter, down from 824.5 million or 1.93 last year, with sales rising to 6.271 billion from 4.933 billion. Gulf Oil plans major cuts to oil and natural gas exploration due to Congress actions, after posting 1.0 billion in 1974 earnings on 18.2 billion revenue. Gulf’s chairman Norsey laments Congress’s stance while noting U.S. and North Sea discoveries and ongoing energy investments.
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