Xuan Loc Battle Enters Second Day Amid Reports Of Heavy Fighting
The fight for Xuan Loc, Long Khanh province capital, enters its second day as government claims repulsed North Vietnamese attacks. Analysts say it is too early to judge if the assaults hint at a Saigon advance or reflect the army stiffening after a prior setback.
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Evacuation Plans Tease South Vietnamese Flight
President Ford weighs evacuation for thousands of South Vietnamese if Communists topple the regime. White House previews a bipartisan foreign policy speech as aid and airlifts hinge on Indochina developments.
Rebels Advance Within Two Miles of Phnom Penh Airport
Rebel forces breached a defense gap and moved to about two miles from Phnom Penh airstrip, bringing them within mortar range. Six U S Marines arrived in Bangkok to bolster embassy security as renewed fighting continued around the Mekong and city centers. Police reports note casualties from rocket and shell fire and a protest by 400 veterans at the Phnom Penh Veterans Center amid Lon Nol leaving for medical treatment.
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Ford to seek more aid for Indochina in major address
President Ford is set to ask Congress tonight for increased humanitarian and military aid to Indochina in a joint session speech. He will urge a bipartisan foreign policy and a strong working relationship with Congress, with the address broadcast at 9 p.m. EDT.
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Virginia adopts real estate disclosure law for local officials
Virginia lawmakers pass a real estate disclosure statute affecting county and city officials including boards of supervisors councils planning commissions and real estate officials. The measure requires annual disclosures of real estate interests filed with the circuit court and public records with deadlines for current officials and candidates.
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Frederick County Supervisors Hear Fire From Taxpayers Group
Frederick County officials faced sharp criticism from Dr. Brian Landes and George Snarr at a board meeting as they labeled the Frederick County Taxpayers Association a highly malignant organization. Landes cited tax-cut rhetoric as harmful to education funding and growth, while Snarr urged better schools and no tax reduction. The board plans to hear the association’s response and discussed disaster relief measures.
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Virginia Receives Over 30 Million In Revenue Sharing Grants
The AP reports the third quarter federal revenue sharing grants to Virginia total more than 30 million dollars. Virginia will share 12.8 million among 228 municipalities, 9 counties receive 7.49 million, and the state government gets 10.17 million.
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