Congressmen To Meet Viet Cong In Saigon Meeting
The Viet Cong delegation in Saigon agreed to meet Sunday with the eight member U.S. congressional delegation on a fact finding mission to South Vietnam and Cambodia. The visit aims to discuss missing in action Americans and the stalled search for them amid ongoing aid debates with President Ford seeking 300 million dollars for South Vietnam and 22 million for Cambodia.
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Cambodia
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Indochina
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United States
Nguyen van Thieu
Paul N. McCloskey
R-Calif
McCloskey
Sen
Dewey Bartlett
Thieu
Bartlett
John J. Flynt Jr
D-Ga
Bella Abzug
Dn.y
Donald Fraser
Bill Cha
Ford
Rice Added to Ammo Airlifted to Phnom Penh
The United States began airlifting rice to besieged Phnom Penh adding food to munitions. Rockets struck a market near the airport as Lon Nol’s government faced collapse. Two DC8s delivered 18,000 tons of rice while daily gasoline and petroleum supplies were moved in.
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Cambodia
United States
Lon Nol
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West Berlin mayoral candidate kidnapped before vote
Christian Democrats candidate Peter Lorenz, 52, West Berlin CDU chairman, was abducted on a quiet suburban street as his chauffeur was dragged from the car. Police said two men and a woman were involved. Mayor Klaus Schuetz condemned the act as a blow to democracy amid the election campaign.
Levi Reveals Hoover Kept Secret Files on Officials
Atty. Gen. Levi testified before a House subcommittee that J Edgar Hoover maintained secret derogatory files on presidents executive branch officers and 17 Congress members. He noted at least one improper use of material and possible political misuse of FBI resources, while confirming no secret files should exist in the director's office.
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U S Economic Outlook Dims With Leading Index Slide
Washington reports the government index of leading indicators fell for the sixth straight month by 1.3 percent as seven of nine components worsen. Oil imports rose sharply in January, widening the trade deficit, while unemployment claims rose 6.4 percent to about 564,000 monthly.
Rockefeller virtually rules out 1980 presidential bid
Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller, 66, said he is not a competitive factor in 1976 or beyond. He cited age and his aim to support President Ford, aiming for a major policy role rather than a run for the presidency. Rockefeller spoke aboard Air Force Two returning from Detroit and dismissed talk of Ford stepping aside.
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Taxes At a Glance Key features of 1975 Tax Reduction Act
Washington AP outlines the Tax Reduction Act of 1975 with total bill of 21.283 billion in tax relief, 16.211 billion for individuals and 5.072 billion for businesses. It details 1974 rebates, 1975 cuts, and goals to fight recession and simplify the tax code while boosting purchasing power and investment incentives.
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