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Show index VHATIIIU PROVOALT u Classified Ganscs Edsurial Obituaries Soriety Sports 22-- LAKE-OGDE- - Tuesday wits chance f showers. Windy at time. Lew tonight W2S, 4M5. highs Tuesday ( mr ascrabl ('nance precipitation W per Cfi! through Tuesday. to zi i u S--? PROVO, UTAH, MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1975 102ND YEAR, NO. 108 c 3 - PER MONTH $3 00 PRICE 10 CENTS i "- "- VieSinieim I "111 vei.cuafieini Flotilla of 20 N.VIETNAM Ships Stand by Near Da Nang By United Press Interational An international flotilla of more than 20 ships with orders to evacuate 1.5 million desper- ate refugees from Communist-occupie- d Da Nang stood by in international waters off the city n Monday, unable to help crowds because of enemy fire from shore. Daniel Parker, head of the Agency for International Development leading the American evivcuation efforts, said some local boats and small craft were attempting to ferry refugees to the vessels anchored in the South China Sea. The three U.S. charter vessels taking refugees aboard were forced to suspend operations Monday because of Commnist fire from the beaches. The ships d were out of range of the panic-stricke- ' GEN. FREDERICK WE Y AND, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, talks to American newsmen in Na Trang, South Vietnam. Weyand is in South Vietnam on a mlssioa for ' President Ford. He is in Na Trang to confer with 11 Corps Commander Gen. Pham Van rocket-propelle- Phu. (I'PI Telephoto) fact-findin- g 26th Birthday ToBeNotedat Program Pr qvq's 1 Provo City's traditional Provo schools superintendent, birthday anniversary dinner and and a performance by the of Freedom," program will be presented at "Sounds noon Wednesday at the Eidred n Brigham Young Center, 270 W.5O0N. University choral group. Evelyn The commemoration marks Payne, outstanding young vocal the 125th anniversary of the early soloist, will also sing. beginnings of Provo, with the Specially honored during the first colony of Mormon settlers program will be Mr. and Mrs. arriving on the banks of the John 0. Beesley of Provo, Provo River April I, 1849. n community boosters Construction of the first pioneer who recently gave the Sons and fort began immediately. a Daughters organization The program will be presented substantial for contribution of eight large by the Sons and Daughters of the purchase Utah Pioneers of Provo, with J. showcases for the Pioneer Rulon Morgan, president. Museum for display of pioneer Arranged by Mrs. Victor J. relics. The Sons and Daughters Bird, the program will include a wUl acquire the relics and talk by Dr. J.C. Moffitt, former display them. widely-know- Reward Fund Gains; Contributions Urged Over $1,000 has now been received by the Footprinters Reward Fund, according to this preliminary tabulations morning. Flod Giles, president of the of the club which is sponsoring the Reward Fund drive, indicated that money has started to come in now, with several fairly large donations of around $100. The Police Mutual Aid Association of Provo presented the fund with a check for $100 late last week, indicating the degree of support police have for the idea. The purpose of the fund is to provide reward money which can be used in selective cases to local chapter stimulate vitally adopted 84601. worker, prominent by has held but the grenades, shooting was aimed at the small company starts marching up the boats hauling refugees to the dock." Another official said the ships ships. The ships, the Pioneer would stay beyond the Ihree- Contender, Pioneer Commander liUiC UllUi, HUUJ Ui OVUiU VCl and Trans Colorado, sailed Cong fire and partly to keep southward toward Cam Ranh South Vietnamese soldiers from Bay with more than 20,000 taking them over. Mugees aboard. Military source, in Saigon said Four U S. Navy transports due 55,000 civilians and military had in the area Monday night from been rescued from Da Nang in the Philippines were under strict the past few days. orders to withdraw and avoid combat with North Vietnamese 1 forces if fired upon. The Pentagon said it wants to make sure President Ford's order to help South Vietnamese 7 many trust in governmental and refugees positions of complies with a financial institutions." congressional ban on U.S. Dr. Moffitt, the speaker, is combat activities in Indochina. Hanoi Radio said Monday the of a recently North Vietnamese would refuse published hi story of Provo. with The "Sounds of Freedom" to participate in a cease-fir- e BYU program bureau group has Saigon to allow feeding or performed in the Orient, evacuation of refugees. South Vietnam marines SunCaribbean, South Africa and Canada as well as widely in this day night forced their away aboard the Pioneer Challenger, country. The exciting program one of the American charters, aboard. performed by the 30 singers and with 8,000 persons musicians includes such Passengers said the troops numbers as "What's More terrorized the crew, looted, America," "Bridge Over raped and killed some refugees, Troubled Water," "Sunshine of arid fired on the helicopter of David My Life," and "Ashes to Ashes." Kennerly, President Rave notices they have Ford's personal photographer in inspired included this note from Vietnam on a special mission. the Pretoria News: "They're Parker said in a television pure, they're clean, they're interview (CBS Morning News) fresh. Children of the American that the evacuation attempt was dream we thought was dead, "an intemationl effort At last they stepped right out of a count this morning, there were ad! They're a some 18 vessels from half a dozen toothpaste Norman Rockwell painting of nations other than the U.S. " He said the United States had American decent, middle-clas-s made no request to Hanoi for youth come alive." Other reviews hailed the BYU safe passage of the American rescue craft. "The Communists (ContinuedonPagelO) civic, -- ; Iff ' ) f'V. fsrrr Attorney General (i Q Edward H. last when quarter unemployment first went above 6 percent. In 1973, crime rose 6 per cent, and in 1972 it declined 4 per cent. The 1974 increase was the steepest since 1960, the latest year for which true comparisons can be made because earlier used different An FBI official said if comparisons could be extended to earlier years the 1974 increase possibly would be fo'ind the biggest since the repots began Continued on Page 10) SOUTH CHINA SEA SOUTH VIETNAM yS )J COMMUNIST MEKONG DELTA CONTIOlllO UNDft MIAVT PKfSSUll NANG (INSERT). South Vietnam's second largest city and once headquarters of the U.S. Marines fighting in Indochina, fell to the Communists Sunday. It was a bitter blow DA to the government of President Thien which has lost 13 provinces. Map shows growing area of South Vietnam dominated by Communists. (UPI Telephoto) Nol Prepares to Leave; Hopes for Peace Talks PHNOM - the increase on a "dismal and tragic failure" of the criminal justice system to prevent crime. Murders were reported up 5 per cent, rape 9 per cent, robbery 14 per cent, and aggravated assault 9 per cent. "Property crimes" rose even more burglary 17 per cent, theft 20 per cent and car theft 4 per cent. Much of the 1974 rise came from a 19 per cent increase in the L',l p PENH UPI) -C- Fhnom Penh's airport, where President Lon Nol American planes were bringing said good-by- e to his cabinet and in food, fuel and ammuntion. One rocket landed on a fuel his closest associates today on the eve of his departure for truck, but casualties and damage 'WASHINGTON (UPI) Crimes against property rose Indonesia and the United States were not immediately known. in the hope of paving the way for Information Minister Thong sharply as recession gripped the Urn with Huong onfirmed that the the United States in late 1974, a year negotiations Lon Nol would leave with the sharpest increase in Communists, government Phnom Penh this week. Other serious crime since 1960, the FBI sources said. The insurgents continued to Cambodian sources said the reported Monday. Serious crimes increased 17 batter away at the capital's president was expected to leave tenuous defense perimeter. They Tuesday with an entourage of 26, per cent in 1974, the FBI said, the 14 in increase biggest years and also fired nearly 50 rockets at including his family and Prime possibly the biggest ever. Levi blamed M- ' CAMBODIA ambodian U. S. Crime fI'-l"J Kissinger Studies Mideast Strategy By United Press International Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger and Israeli officials are studying the possibility of opening indirect and informal talks between Egypt and Israel in Washington to get a new Sinai Israeli agreement, government sources said today. The sources said the talks would be aimed at reaching an initial agreement before reconvening the Geneva Middle East conference, thereby increasing the chances of success for those Desert talks. "The prevailing opinion is that (such) talks are the most likely form of forum that, could be held," one source said. According to the sources. Foreign Minister Yig?l Allon would represent Israel in such talks. "If Egypt is not prepared for any concessions or commitments further than what they suggested during the (Kissinger) shuttle then there is little chance for progress," one source said when asked abotit prospects for the talks. "If (Egyptian the President Anwar) Sadat spoke in private with the ame flexibility he does in public, then there would be a possibility of progress. " One government source said Sadat's speech to the Egyptian parliament Saturday contained a certain "open door" aspect and that if this was genuine then there was a chance that talks between the two countries could get underway reconvening before the Geneva Minister Long Boret. What was expected to be Lon Nol's last day in Cambodia began with a barrage of three rebel rockets which fell near his Chamcar Mon palace. The partially paralyzed president spent the day receiving his associates and cabinet members, giving gifts of money to some of his associates, the sources said, Ai night there was a dinner attended by cabinet members and diplomats. Offeial sources said Lon Nol also taped a farewell message to the country, which was to be played over the national radio after his departure. The details of Lon Nol's actual departure were shrouded in tight security, but he was expected to fly to Thailand where he would board a plane for Indonesia, before subsequently flying to Hawaii. It was understood that Long Boret, who also is on Sihanouk's execution list, would accompany Lon Nol to Indonesia and be out of the country for about 10 days. Cheav Sean Leang, minister of Industry, was also expected to accompany Lon Nol to Indonesia. The presence of Long Boret in Indonesia gave rise to speculation over possible negotiations, as Indonesia has been trying to bring the two warring parties in Cambodia to the negotiating table. In Thailand also, Foreign Minister Chartchai Choonnavan toid Cambodian Foreign Minister Keuky Lim that his country is willing to have the peace negotiations in Bangkok. Christian World Notes Easter By United Press Internationa American air crews in Vietnam prayed for refugees of Communist-overru- n areas, pUgrims gathered at the traditional site of Christ's burial and resurrection, and Pope Paul VI preached of "a impe for all mankind" Sunday as the Christian world observed Easter. Now You Know International vast marshy plain called the Chaco makes up 60 per cent of Paraguay, but only 4 per cent of the nation's people live there. 1 Pope Preaches 'Hope for Mankind' the sex-relat- A In Serious reports Footprinters and endorsed by the Utah County Attorney's effice, the Chiefs of Police Association, and other law enforcement bodies. The fund will be administered by a committee representing the public, the Footprinters, police and legal prosecution. Mr. Herring said he conceived of the idea after a series of rapes and murder were By United Press Boost categories. needed information pertaining to major, serious crimes. A Provo man, Dale Herring, originated the idea. It was quickly reported along the Wasatch Front. Setting up a reward worked to catch the pirate Bluebeard, he noted, and it will work today to catch criminals. Contributions to the fund may be sent to Footprinters Reward Fund, P.O. Box 599, Provo, Utah "Mr. and Mrs. Beesley have a rich pioneer heritage," said Mr. Morgan in announcing plans to honor the couple." Mr. Beesley, retired businessman and civil V have made statements in Hanoi indicating lack of cooperation," hesaid. A cease-fir- e plea, he said, was made by the Saigon government to the United Nations in an appeal to the North Vietnamese for safe passage under terms of the U.N. Code of Universal Human Rights. The Pentagon said earlier its evacuation activities would be limited to civilians. One official took pains to explain that there would be no repeat of an incident Saturday when a crack Smith division Vietnamese fighting took over the last plane out of Da Nang, pushing aside women and children to get aboard. A soldier "who is separated from his unit and given up his arms" will be considered a refugee," one source said. "But we draw the line when a OA NANG SOUTH mft0- -. CHINA MAKING SURE the check gets to the right place, Officer Jay Darbro delivers $10" to Floyd Giles, president of the Provo chapter of the Fcctprintsrs, for inclusion in that organization's F'vard Fund. The check is from the Provo Police Mutual Aid Association, which fully supports the reward fund drive. Christian pilgrims, fewer than in previous years, celebrated Easter services in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem About 2,000 nilgrims attemle a pontifical High Mass sung by Msgr. i Giaomir3 J. Beltritti, Roman Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem. In Saigon, American air crews who flew the last evacuation flights out of Da Nang attended an Easter mass for refugees from the fallen city and for those who didn't make it out. No refugees attended the service, held in the courtyard of a Jesuit school, but most of the eight World Airways crews which flew the overcrowded jets were there. President Ford attended Easter Services at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Palm Springs, Calif., and heard Episcopal Bishop Robert Wolwrstorff preach of the need for the Christian spirit to take effect in "affluent Southern California, in arid and drought-ridde- n Africa and in starving Bangladesh and in Vietnam." At the Vatican, Ppe Paul, speaking in a strong voice to some 400,000 Holy Year s, told of the ressurrection of Christ as "n comfort for the poor and suffering ... a hope for the humble and for those who pray, for the whole church, for ail mankind." In New York, several thousand persons strolled along Fiflh Avenue in the annual "Easter Parade," but wet. (Continued on Page 10) |
