Unclear casualty toll in Koh Tang rescue mission
Defense officials could not confirm a precise casualty number for last week’s Mayaguez rescue. Schlesinger cited five killed and 70 to 80 wounded, with earlier reports ranging from one to several deaths and 22 wounded.
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Gulf of Thailand
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Thailand
Coral Sea
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Clark Air Base
Philippines
IS THIS YOUR DOG
City of Sand point enforces a 24 hour leash law and lists multiple dogs picked up on Monday May 19 including an Australian Shepherd male a golden Labrador female small and other mixed breeds. Contact 263-2114 for information. Dogs may be taken to the pound daily except closed from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
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Mayor Blasts Beach Loop Decision and Petitions
Mayor Brown accuses City Council of premade plans to close the beach loop and criticizes seeking outside planning help. He urges broad public expression to influence the council and denies backing petitions against the closure.
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Brown
Beach Loop
University of Idaho
Motion to dissolve injunction over storage of controlled substances
Strode argues dismissal of action against Wilcox for failing to answer interrogatories. He says Kenney lacks jurisdiction over storage area while Wilcox’s precautions negate need for AG investigation. Strode reports over half of recall signatures collected and expects to reach the goal soon.
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Doris Kenney
Refugees Seek Return Home After Vietnam Evacuation
After the Vietnam evacuation, several refugees at Camp Pendleton and Ft. Chaffee request repatriation. Eight at Camp Pendleton and 47 at Ft. Chaffee are under review with U N officials. Officials say motives include family presence and fear of stay, with some citing unintentional departures to Guam or Thailand.
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Saigon
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Marine Base
St. Chaffee
Ark
Jim Haley
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Ft. Chaffee
MacDonald
Refugees to Get Social Security Benefits and Welfare Caution
U S immigration officials issue Social Security cards to an estimated 115000 South Vietnamese refugees qualifying as resident aliens. Welfare eligibility may follow state rules, though officials expect few to go on welfare. many refugees seek work, including doctors and nurses in demand. President Ford seeks 507 million for resettlement. Senate approved 405 million to evacuate, stage camps, transport, and provide initial aid.
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