Amtrak Takeover Looms as Courts Deliberate Delays
U S District Judge Corcoran weighs unions and passenger groups challenges to Amtrak as 20 railroads switch 360 passenger trains to the new system. Judge Pratt blocked a temporary restraining order to save the Nancy Hanks and Wabash Cannon Ball from disappearance. Officials warn of labor slowdowns while Amtrak predicts improved service despite expected first year losses of 110 million dollars.
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Nixon backs His Viet Pullout Plan
President Nixon defended a gradual U S withdrawal from Vietnam as the wisest course and signaled possible prisoner releases could speed retreat. He rejected protests while promising law enforcement against violent demonstrators and cautioned on China policy and potential future talks with Beijing.
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Nixon presses POW release in Paris talks
President Nixon, speaking at a broadcast news conference, said total withdrawal from Vietnam will be delayed until North Vietnam commits to releasing American prisoners. He urged prioritizing the POW issue in Paris and separate discussion from other terms of settlement.
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Kotouc Acquitted in My Lai Case Leaves Army
Capt. Eugene M. Kotouc was acquitted by a military jury of maiming a prisoner tied to the My Lai assault in 1968 and said he will remain in the Army. He praised the service and planned to leave in casual attire after the verdict.
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Army officers face trial over My Lai incident at Forts
Will Stay In Army faces murder charges awaiting trial at Fort McPherson. Col Oran K Henderson is tried at Fort Meade on dereliction of duty linked to My Lai, Medina led Charley Company in the sweep, Kotouc testified he did not join the assault but later interrogated prisoners. The court ruled a fingernail injury an accidental cut during information gathering.
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Trial begins in Athens school dispute over Weinfurther
In Common Pleas Court today Robert Weinfurther challenged the Athens County school board’s plan to not rehire him as superintendent contesting state law notice timing. Board members Pratt Thomas and Moore testified they decided individually not to rehire after a spring 1970 executive session.
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Pratt
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Lewis Moore
Mollica
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Wein
Vote-18 Amendment Possible In Ohio House
Ohio lawmakers may amend the Vote-18 measure in the House Elections Subcommittee to set 21 as the minimum age for holding public office. Rep. Fred Young states hearings will be brief before floor action and a secretary of state certification for November ballots.
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Charles Kurfess
Perrysburg
Cambodia seeks new government after Lon Nol resignation
Acting Premier Si sowatch Sirik Matak moves to form a cabinet as Lon Nol quits his bid after a stroke and dispute over Lon Nol’s brother who leads the intelligence service. Chief of State Cheng Heng asks Matak to respond quickly. Matak, a deputy premier and lieutenant general, is a royal great grandson.
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Cheng Heng
Cambodia
Rogers Meets Foreign Leaders Before CENTO Mission
Secretary of State William P. Rogers held talks with Turkish Iranian Pakistani and British officials at Ankara on CENTO meetings before launching a peace mission in the Middle East. CENTO was formed by John Foster Dulles as a security shield on the Soviet Union's southern flank.
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Brown seeks to halt SERS loans in Ohio suit
Ohio Attorney General William J. Brown filed suit in Franklin County Common Pleas Court to challenge the School Employees Retirement System SERS authority to make commercial loans. He also asked State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson to conduct a thorough investigation of SERS operations.
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William J. Brown
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
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A brief calendar of plays, movies, and performances highlights new releases and venue showings. Readers get upcoming entertainment options and critic notes from local venues and studios of interest.
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