Scars of Vietnam at Christmas Told by AP Reporter
The Vietnam War ends but joy and sorrow mingle for returning Americans at Christmas. Air Force pilot Ed Mechenbier describes seven years apart from Christmases, his capture after a 1967 downing near Hanoi, and a 1973 release. His wife Jerri recalls the complex mix of happiness and grief.
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Associated Press
George Esper
Saigon
Jerri Mechenbier
Ed Mechenbier
Jerri
Springfield
Ohio
Air Force
Hanoi
Mechenbier
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Ohio Air National Guard
Mechenbiers
Vietnam
Christmas Memories And Loss From A Vietnam War Family
A Vietnam evacuee family near Dayton marks Christmas with a Vietnamese orphan daughter and a grieving Arlington past. Anna Douglas visits her son’s grave and endures low wages in Canton while cherishing a taped message from her Army medic son who died after service.
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Anna Douglas
Arlington National Cemetery
Canton
Ohio
House sustains Ford tax cut veto and recess cancellation
The House upheld President Ford's veto of a tax cut extension bill and canceled the year end recess. Ford warned taxes would rise for many in January without spending ceilings, while Democrats delay further action until budget details are provided.
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Washington
House
Ford
Congress
Internal Revenue Service
Carl Albert
Albert
al Ullman
Ways and Means Committee
Oregon Democrat
Senate
Long
Senate Finance Committee
Louisiana
Angolan military aid funds face showdown after Senate votes
In Washington, senators backed a push to cut off Angola military aid funds. John Tunney pledged to press his defense bill amendment after a 72 to 26 and 93 to 4 vote tilt, as Kissinger met with lawmakers for three hours. Ford aides mounted a filibuster while McClellan proposed conditions to allow passage of the defense bill without amendment, contingent on open debate for future Angolan aid transfers.
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Angola
Sen
John V. Tunney
Dcalif
Henry A. Kissinger
Ford Administration
Senate
Appropriations Committee
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Waller to Transfer Power Before Senate Consideration
Mississippi Governor Bill Waller said he will ensure a smooth transfer of executive power to Governor-elect Cliff Finch before mulling a U S Senate run. He emphasized an orderly transition and noted he may return to private law practice after his term ends.
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Stennis
Waller
Finch
Public Safety
Chef Dillard
Gulfport postal workers handle holiday mail with ease amid woes
Gulfport Post Office staff report a 3 to 4 percent rise in holiday mail over last year but say operations run smoothly despite Postal Service financial problems. Paul G. McMahan notes a temporary rate delay, possible 100 day appeal timeline, and strong worker effort with early mailing campaigns aiding the rush.
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Gulfport Post Office
Paul G. McMahan
Postal Service
U.S
John Sirica
Sirica
McMahan
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