Ford outlines Vietnam lessons focus on future and refugee relief
President Ford says the war in Vietnam is over and emphasizes moving beyond questions of the conflict. He cites 120,000 refugees and the need to evacuate, praises evacuation efforts, and defends the earned re entry program while offering no general amnesty for deserters. He urges support for refugees and honors the 56,000 Americans who died or were wounded.
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Vietnam
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Saigon
Iowa Energy Policy Council debated continuation past 1977
Iowa Energy Policy Council Director John Millhone questioned whether the EPC should extend beyond its mid 1977 selfdestruct date. He suggested folding its duties into the Iowa Commerce Commission or governor’s office while acknowledging the EPC’s early impact and ongoing energy concerns.
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EPC director hints at self destruct goal and future shifts
Millhone says agency could self destruct in 1977 and questions his continuation as director amid legislative review. Senate energy chief Gallagher backs continuation, urges 1977 finish. Millhone favors more research orientation, codifying discussions and moving railroad duties to the DOT as plans mature. He also sees a brighter economic outlook and housing rebound ahead.
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D-Jesup
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Council
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Warden Brews three hour talks at Fort Madison prison
Warden Lou Brewer met for over three hours with 11 inmates at Iowa State Penitentiary Fort Madison to discuss grievances after Saturday night disturbance. A tape of the meeting was to be aired on the prison radio system while officials monitored tension and standby personnel remained ready.
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Lee County
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George Goff
Des Moines
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Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Goff
Melvin Smith
Fred Skewes
Smith’s. Skewes
Lunch Break Judge and New Lawyer Exchange Orders
A courtroom exchange during a lunch break features the judge calling for order while a new lawyer orders ham and cheese on rye and a cold beer. The light scene contrasts formal court decorum with casual dining requests.
Leniency promised by Viet rulers to former regime figures
The Provisional Revolutionary Government of South Vietnam pledges leniency for soldiers and officials of the old regime and calls for amnesty for collaborators with the United States. Col. Gen. Tran Van Tra urges rebuilding and clemency, while Mme. Thi Binh in London says Britain may recognize the PRG and that U.S. must help repair war damage.
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Saigon
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Vietnam
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Regents vow to press for full funding in 1975-76
Board of Regents president H Rand Petersen says despite a House appropriation setback the effort for the full 1975-76 budget continues. The House proposed 137.2 million for three universities and two special schools, well below the board's 161.5 million request, with Gov. Ray adding 17.7 million for raises. Petersen warns reduced funding could hurt quality, increase class sizes, or cut courses, but a tuition hike this year seems unlikely.
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Robert D. Ray
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