Laos Crisis Deepens as Souvanna Walks Out During US Talks
Diplomatic tension flared in MIENTIANE as Souvanna Phouma walked out after urging order to protect U.S. interests amid anti-American demonstrations. USAID operations were shut down after protesters seized the compound, with evacuations reducing American staff to about 142 from 850. Negotiations over turnover of USAID projects extend to June 30. The coalition cabinet proposed integrating territory, with Communist provincial chiefs aided by Vientiane deputies.
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Last of the B52s leaving Indochina
The United States pulls 17 of its B52 bombers from Thailand ending nearly two years of combat missions. Once part of a 50-strong force that bombed Vietnam and Cambodia, the planes depart as Thailand seeks friendlier ties with Communist powers and air force guests feel awkward.
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Food poisoning hits 110 Vietnamese refugees in Guam
An Atlanta epidemiologist reports about 110 Vietnamese refugees at a Guam camp suffered diarrhea vomiting and abdominal cramps after consuming a commercial milk product prepared the previous night. Most were released with no hospitalizations and no deaths.
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Regime cites stagnation as Saigon banks reopen
In Saigon the new rulers allowed some banks to resume operations to restore money flow and ease hardship from business stagnation. Gen. Tran Van Tra said state rice handouts aid the poor but are not a solution, as civil servants are urged back to work and factories urged to resume production.
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Saigon pullout leaves embassy staff inside compound
S Viets reported that at least a dozen Vietnamese workers and their families were left inside the American Embassy in Saigon after the rush evacuation. Witnesses said officials and Marines ordered a 29 April departure, but staff waited 15 minutes and then fled as the Viet Cong approached on 30 April. A former employee recalled planning suicide if treated badly, but did not use it. Eight South Korean diplomats remained with Americans and locals inside.
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Democratic regime eyed for S Viet Nam
South Viet Nam foreign minister Nguyen Thi Binh told APS in Algiers that a revolutionary government is forming a democratic and progressive national regime. She said unification with the North is possible after liberation and the people will decide the reunification process. She warned of heavy tasks ahead to heal war wounds and referenced past bombing and defoliants. She expressed optimism that a united, independent, peaceful, and prosperous Vietnam will emerge despite difficulties.
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Nguyen van) Tien
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Passenger dead in blast aboard PL 411 plane
A Philippine Airlines jetliner 411 suffered a bomb explosion at 20 000 feet injuring 45 of 64 aboard and killing one passenger Celso Arimado. The aircraft landed safely in Manila as investigators probe whether the death was preplanned or accidental.
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