Carrier Fleet Prepares Sails for Vietnam
The Ticonderoga and other West Coast carriers including the Enterprise and Ranger are poised to sail for Vietnam after refits. Destroyers and escorts will join a task force as the Ticonderoga’s return from the Apollo 16 recovery mission signals ongoing shifts in Pacific forces.
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Spiro Agnew Arrives in Bangkok on South Vietnam Visit
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew landed in Bangkok today with Saigon sources saying he would fly to Saigon on Wednesday for a brief stop. The trip marks a regional tour amid South Vietnamese capital discussions and wider U S interests in the area.
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General Lavelle removed amid Vietnam conduct concerns
Gen. John Lavelle was relieved of command in Vietnam amid investigations into irregularities in conduct and adherence to flying directives. The Air Force cited health reasons for Lavelle's retirement and said he had led all Air Force activity in Vietnam since last July before being replaced by Gen. Vogt. House committee members demanded scrutiny of Lavelle's command, with Rep. Pike requesting an inquiry into Vietnam Air Force leadership.
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U S base bombing in Frankfurt protest against Vietnam war
A group calling itself the Red Mary Faction claimed responsibility for bombing the U S Army headquarters in Frankfurt Germany killing a lieutenant colonel and injuring 13 others. The letter to the press said the act opposed the bomb blockade of U S imperialists against North Vietnam.
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Agnew pressed to keep up rightward pressure on White House
Rep. John G. Schmitz said Agnew urged criticism of the Nixon administration to balance liberal advisers. Schmitz quoted Agnew expressing doubt about a China trip and noting advisers from the left pushing White House policy. He offered to take a lie detector test if challenged.
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Longest living heart transplant survivor dies in Phoenix
William C. Carroll 54, the world’s second longest surviving heart transplant patient, died of cardiac failure after insisting on leaving hospital for Mother's Day. He had undergone the Aug. 31, 1968 transplant at Houston Methodist Hospital, becoming the 36th person to receive a new heart. Carroll enjoyed golf and pool and worked since last August.
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Reagan proposes seven million life insurance plan for state workers
Governor Ronald Reagan unveils a voluntary group life program aimed at 135000 fulltime state employees to offset past pay freezes. The plan would cost about 3.5 million annually from state and employer contributions with employees paying for coverage through payroll deductions.
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Washington Tokyo hot line goes into operation
A teletype hot line between Washington and Tokyo is now in operation after an agreement between President Nixon and Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato. The White House announced the link mirrors the Moscow Washington line.
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LA School Board Cuts 1200 Teaching Jobs
About 1,200 Los Angeles city school district teachers were dismissed due to a budget cut by the school board. Another 800 may face dismissal after hearings before a district hearing examiner. The board tentatively cut 32.4 million dollars from next year’s budget, the district said.
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UCLA antiwar students occupy ROTC offices after rally
About 200 demonstrators stormed and briefly occupied the ROTC offices at UCLA after a peaceful 2,000 strong rally. They removed pictures and messages, then left after a brief confrontation with campus ROTC head Frank Burgher. Actress Jane Fonda spoke, condemning U S policy in Vietnam as cultural genocide.
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