South Vietnam Faces Likely Collapse Within 120 Days
U S officials warn South Vietnam could fall in 60 to 120 days if North Vietnamese momentum continues. Some officers see a possible final blow in the Saigon region, while others doubt an immediate final attack, amid evacuations, resupply efforts, and diplomatic moves at the UN and in Congress.
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World Airways evacuates 60 Vietnamese orphans to U S
World Airways DC-8 carries 60 Vietnamese orphan babies to the United States amid Saigon turmoil. About 500 other orphans were turned back after U S Embassy disputed consent, while Australia pledges to fly 200 children. Airline president Ed Daly says government approvals and embassy actions varied. Flight plans include Yokota Japan refuel, then Honolulu and Oakland.
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U S Embassy Plans Evacuation as Cambodian Crisis Deepens
The U S Embassy will evacuate about 15 percent of its ~200 staff to Bangkok as Khmer Rouge forces seize Neak Luong and pressure Battambang. An American civilian pilot is wounded by rebel fire. a cargo plane is hit but airlift continues. Amid Bangkok talks, Lon Nol’s government unravels and Phnom Penh braces for siege with thousands of refugees flowing toward the capital.
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Five South Vietnamese Cities Fall to Communists Amid Chaos
The South Vietnamese Senate condemned President Thieu for relying on military force as central Vietnam collapsed under North Vietnamese and Viet Cong control. Five cities Tuy Hoa Phan Rang Phan Thiet Dalat Cam Ranh fell, with U.S. evacuation ships awaiting refugees off abandoned towns.
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Seven Die As Tractor Trailer Hits Station Wagon
In Tifton Georgia a tractor-trailer struck the rear of a nine passenger station wagon on Interstate 75 killing seven and injuring three. Fire crews removed victims from the wreck and officials said five burned to death while the other two perished in the collision.
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Blacks Clash With Charlottesville Police In West Main St Riot
About 60 Black youths fought Charlottesville police for three hours along West Main Street. They set fires, smashed Safeway windows, and hurled rocks. two officers suffered minor injuries. No arrests were made. authorities may pursue charges against identified participants.
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