Pentagon cites An Loc as possible POW release site
The Pentagon named An Loc in South Vietnam as a potential repatriation point for U S war prisoners. Officials warned initial releases by mid week may be uncertain and noted flights from Hanoi would bypass Laos to Tonkin Gulf for direct moves to Clark Air Base Philippines.
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Washington
Pentagon
An Loc
Saigon
South Vietnam
Defense Department
U.S. Air Force
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Laos
Tonkin Gulf
Ann Loc
Joint Military Commission
Jerry W. Friedheim
U.S
Clark
Philippines
Vietnam
Friedheim
Col
Robert Smith
March Air Fordace
Riverside
Calif
Fitzsimons Army Hospital
Denver
Loyd GM Malnati
Mondale urges Congress to hold back funds over impoundment
In Boise Mondale calls executive impoundment a challenge to representative government and urges Congress to withhold money the president seeks until he complies with laws. He cites proposed budget cuts harming education housing health and rural programs and backs greater disclosure on Watergate tactics.
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Boise
UPD
Walter F. Mondale
D-Minn
Congress
Executive Branch
Mondale
Idaho
Democratic Party
Nixon
United States
Frank Church
Cecil D. Andrus
Washington
Church
Long Island
New York
Newsday
New Lava Stream Threatens Heimaey Harbor Closure
A fresh lava flow from Helgafjell1 pushed north from the main crater threatening Heimaey harbor. Rescue officials warned the Vestmannayjar town could be buried deeper as the strait into the harbor narrowed from 1,220 yards to 590 yards, forcing possible evacuation of rescue workers.
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Reykjavik
VPD
No Fanfare For POWs Returning Home
A UPI report details minimal public welcome for nearly 600 Vietnam era POWs at 31 U S military hospitals as they reunite with families after a brief stay at Clark Air Base. Hospitals prepare private family rooms, reduced media access, and low key ceremonies to ensure comfort and discretion.
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United Press International
Nombrass Ibahitis
United States
Cmdr
Dan Dagle
Philadelphia Navy Hospital
America
Vietnam
Clark Air Force Base
Philippines
UPI
Col
Richard Bryan
Hawaii
Tripler Army Medical Center
Maj
Jerry Gantt
Ireland Army Hospital
Ft. Knox
Valley Forge Army Hospital
Phoenixville
U.S. Naval Hospital
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Lee A. Preile
Washington
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