Tank led troops seize Phan Thiet in South Vietnam defense loss
North Vietnamese forces moved along Highway 1 to capture Phan Thiet, the 19th provincial capital, tightening their hold as Viet Cong spokesmen warned of attacks on Saigon. South Vietnamese units evacuated to sea, while Bien Hoa base and four Mekong Delta villages faced shelling and air attacks from suspected long range artillery and jets.
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Inmates seize DC jail cellblock hold 11 hostages
Police said four maximum security DC jail inmates seized a cellblock early today and were holding 11 employees hostage after an escape by two prisoners. Authorities were unsure of the escapees' identities and how many of the 127 inmates were participating in the siege.
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Dominoes in Asia U.S. wary of fresh Korea and Taiwan entanglements
The piece argues that flames in Vietnam and Cambodia heighten Asia risk as the United States fears renewed military involvement. It highlights North Korea leader Kim Il-sung’s visit to Beijing, Mao's cautious stance, and the danger of a South Korea conflict with 40,000 U.S. soldiers near the DMZ, plus secret tunnels that could allow an invasion.
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Welfare official fume as lawmaker Holmes cleared
Detroit UPI reports state welfare officials seek federal charges against state Rep Kirby Holmes who used a Detroit address to obtain about 450 dollars in welfare checks and food orders. Wayne County dropped the case citing no intent to defraud though state officials say mail fraud could apply. Holmes said he sought to expose welfare fraud and abuse.
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Cooler and Cloudy With Some Showers Ahead
Weather summary notes cooler conditions with cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow. A 20 percent chance of rain tonight and 30 percent tomorrow. lows in the mid to upper 30s and highs in the 40s and 50s.
Ford marks Bicentennial site with Kennedy salutes
President Ford joined Senator Edward Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy at Lexington Concord and Old North Bridge to honor the 1775 shot heard around the world. He linked the past to present calls for national unity and a healing spirit amid Watergate and Vietnam. Demonstrators clashed with police as Ford spoke.
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