Witness Describes My Lai Scenes At Henderson Trial
The AP reports in Meade Md that pilots and witnesses testified about bodies found the day after the My Lai sweep. Key witnesses include WO Hugh C Thompson Maj Frederic Watke and WO Charles Mansell who saw 50 to 65 dead and heard reports of killings. Kubert testified a Task Force Barker message urged stopping unnecessary killing.
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Ft, Meade
My Lai
Oran K. Henderson
Henderson
High Command
Hugh C. Thompson
Frederic Watke
Thompson
Charles Mansell
Maj
Carroll Tichenor
Mansell
Ft. Bragg
N.C
WO Thompson
Lawrence J. Kubert
Lincoln
Neb
Task Force Barker
Kubert
Medina Surprised My Lai Civilians Shot-Witness Testifies
Witness Lt. Calley told Capt. Medina’s murder trial that Medina was surprised civilians had been shot. Capt. Hicks testified Calley described villagers cheering as the platoon opened fire after a water buffalo, noting Medina wasn’t present. Bailey pressed for admissibility as hearsay. Albany fair board to meet 8 p.m. for 1972 plans.
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Lai
FT. Mcpherson, Ga
Ernest L. Medina
William L. Calley Jr
Medina
Robert L. Hicks
Ft. Benning
Calley
Kenneth Howard
Hicks
Vietnam
F. Lee Bailey
My Lai
Montrose
Colo
Albany Community Fair Board
Albany Grange Hall
American Diet Called Disaster
Chicago AP A University of California nutritionist, Dr. George M. Briggs, labels the American diet a national disaster citing malnutrition signs and high costs. He cites 276 pounds of sugar and fats per person annually and 259 pounds of other foods, urging nutrition education and fortification improvements.
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Chicago
University of California
George M. Briggs
Department of Nutritional Sciences
United States
Vitamin Information Bureau
New York City
Briggs
California
Dustry
Oberlin plans to double minority presence in college
Oberlin College President Robert W. Fuller announced plans to double the share of minority group members in the faculty staff and student body to better reflect national demographics. He cited seven percent current minority enrollment and said the college can fund the expansion within its means.
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Oberlin, Ohio
Oberlin College
Robert W. Fuller
Fuller
Earth
Oberlin
Boyle Denies Blocking Yablonski Observers in 1969 Election
United Mine Workers president W A Tony Boyle testifies in a civil case denying he stopped Yablonski observers during the 1969 UMW election. Government charges claim the vote violated federal fair practices laws and seek a rerun. Yablonski and family were later killed in Clarksville Pennsylvania.
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Washington
W. A
Tony” Boyle
United Mine Workers
Joseph A. Yablonski
UMW
Boyle
Howard Channel
John Owens
U.S. District Court
William B. Bryant
Labor Department
Yablonski
Clarksville
Mortgage Foreclosure Filed By Loan Firm
The Athens County Savings and Loan files a mortgage foreclosure suit in Athens County Common Pleas Court against Ervin E. and Ruth Mosier of Athens Route 1. They allegedly signed the mortgage in January 1970 and owe $17,156.90 as of September 14, 1971. The property lies in Alexander Township and unpaid taxes are cited.
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Athens County Savings and Loan
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Ervin E
Ruth Mosier
Athens
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Bailey
Cailey
Albany
Ft. McPherson
Mtsta VG
Glacier Club
Jergen’s
Gillette
Athenes
SupeRx Drugs, Inc
Athens, Ohio
Super Xtra
Curad
Tet
Vitalis
ACORN
Betes
Clairol
DuPont Typar
le Birey
Rai T 3
Johnny Cash
Ray Price
Jim Nabors
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