Secret Inquest Opens Into Chappaquiddick Tragedy
In Edgartown Mass a secret inquest begins into Mary Jo Kopechne death after Senator Edward Kennedy car crash on Chappaquiddick Island. Kennedy faces first formal questioning as the investigation stalls awaiting possible criminal action. Court guards and police search for listening devices while witnesses arrive at the quiet island courtroom.
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Edgartown
Mass
Mary Jo Kopechne
Edward M. Kennedy
Chappaquiddick Island
Kennedy
Miss Kopechne
Poncha Pond
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy Brothers
Martha’s Vineyard
James A. Boyle
Massachusetts Supreme
Treacherous Dike Bridge
No Word From Saigon On Plans Tet Cease Fire
AP reports Viet Cong announces a four day Tet cease-fire from February 5 to February 8 while Saigon cautions it has made no plan. In northern provinces and the Mekong Delta, clashes occur with casualties on both sides and civilians injured in mortar and rocket attacks.
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Hong Kong
Saigon
Viet Cong
U.S
South Vietnam
Mekong
Demilitarized Zone
Mekong River
Ben Cat
Quang Nam
da Nang
South Vietnamese Senate fault Thieu over My Lai massacre
A South Vietnamese Senate Defense Committee report blamed President Thieu for failing to fully investigate and ensure clear war policy after the My Lai killings. It cites witnesses and documents collected by a two month investigation, while noting U.S. soldiers faced court charges.
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Saigon
Senate Committee
My Lai
Nguyen van Thieu
Senate Defense Committee
Tran van Don
Thieu
Mak
U.S
William L. Calley Jr
Senator accuses Shell of brain washing sessions in tax clash
IRS reviews Shell Oil expenses tied to alleged lobbying in promoting views on oil depletion and imports amid Tax Reform Act fight. Senator Proxmire says sessions could be deductible lobbying costs. IRS notes insufficient facts to decide. Shell cites duty to inform employees on industry issues. The reform bill lowers depletion allowances and changes taxes on sheltered earnings.
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IRS
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Shell Oil Co
Proxmire
Shell
Nixon
Mississippi schools begin desegregation amid federal orders
Public schools across Mississippi reopen under U.S. Supreme Court desegregation orders with federal marshals overseeing compliance. More than 30 districts serving about 135,000 students face desegregation timelines as 50 additional marshals arrive. Gov Williams urges nonviolence and patience while leaving choice to parents and noting 100 new private schools established as an alternative.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S
John Bell Williams
Nixon relaxes at Annenberg resort during budget pause
President Nixon, with Mrs. Nixon and daughter Tricia, vacationing at Walter Annenberg's Palm Springs estate. He aims to unwind after completing major 1971 budget decisions and prepares for the January 22 State of the Union, with aides Haldeman and Chapin nearby.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Nixon
Tricia
Walter H. Annenberg
U.S
Britain
H. R. Haldeman
Dwight Chapin
Congress
DOUG ARNETT AIMS FOR CONGRESS AS MCGONALD SEEKS ATTORNEY GENERAL
Doug Arnett announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination to Congress. John C. McDonald, House Democratic floor leader, will run for attorney general. With area schools back from vacation, local politics and public service dominate headlines as voters consider leading figures.
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Doug Arnett
John C. McDonald
House
Nelsonville
Owevens
Minnesota
Kansas City
RUE Cis
Hawnies
Coscss
Cressesers
Coca
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Nately
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Says Shell
Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Jackson
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Montgomery
Ala
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General Electric Research and Development Center
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