Two Green Berets Slated To Testify
Two of eight Green Beret men charged with murder of a Viet Namese agent will not face trial as the Army arranges immunity for them to testify against the others. Chief Warrant Officer Edward M. Boyle and Sgt. J C Alvin L Smith Jr will be immune from U.S. prosecution. The Army seeks immunity for them from Saigon authorities as well.
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Shakeup Planned For CEO Shakeup Planned For CEO
Washington AB The Office of Economic Opportunity plans a major headquarters personnel shakeup. About 100 employees lack duties and face uncertain futures while roughly 900 others receive definite new assignments. Those not listed were placed in a pool with future decisions pending, causing fear of being eased out.
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Office of Economic Opportunity
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U S Bombers Hit Cambodian Border After Light Vietnam Fights
U S bombers dropped 1200 tons along the Cambodian border northeast of Saigon as ground fighting remained light. Eight waves attacked North Vietnamese base tanks, while Marine units faced Viet Cong ambushes near Da Nang and a night bivouac assault near Saigon with American casualties reported.
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Nixon moves to trim autumn draft calls
President Nixon canceled November and December draft calls and ordered 28,000 October inductees spread over three months at under 16,008 monthly. Sources say the autumn pull could fall to 10,000 or fewer monthly, with no immediate suspension. Defense Secretary Laird said 29,000 inducted in October remains.
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Narcotics Intercept Test Delays Cars at U S Mexico Border
In San Ysidro California a three hour backlog formed as U S customs officers tested Operation Intercept heavy inspections on vehicles entering from Mexico. No narcotics were found. Officials praised land phase procedures but warned longer waits could delay holiday and weekend travel to Mexico by six to eight hours on return.
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House approves direct popular election amendment
The House passed a proposed constitutional amendment for direct presidential election by a wide margin, signaling momentum for a nationwide tally rather than electoral votes. Supporters cite bipartisan backing and potential Senate passage, while opponents warn the 40 percent rule could produce a minority president.
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Made a Good Fight Military Budget Trim Efforts Prove Futile
Senate critics of defense costs claim a new era of public awareness has begun as a 20 billion dollar military bill passes after 39 days of debate. Proxmire and Brooke say the fight continues and a defense system exposed to sunlight. The measure funds U S hardware for fiscal 1970 and goes to the House with possible later Senate review.
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Trains Collide in Chicago Injuring 273 People
An elevated train collided with another during evening rush hour in Chicago injuring 273. Three cars derailed with one tipping on its side. none fell into the street 25 feet below.
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Israelis Laugh At Egypt Battle Claims By Al Fatah
The Associated Press reports Al Fatah claimed heavy guerrilla attacks on Israel, but Israel said only minor clashes occurred with four lightly armed incidents and one wounded soldier. In Cairo, Nasser replaced the army chief of staff and Navy commander amid illness rumors, naming Sadek as new army head. Forecasts show temperatures near normal with light rain possible early in the week.
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Middle East
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Army
Nixon Extends Health Cutbacks Threaten Five Projects
Nixon extends health program cutbacks affecting five chronic disease units including cancer and diabetes. HEW confirms plans to terminate next year with 39.7 million savings while NIH braces for broader medical research reductions prompting protests from medical groups and Senator Kennedy.
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When Athens Was Hit By Religious Fever
In 1913 Ruhens citizens built an 1800 seat tabernacle for a visiting evangelist in two days an event highlighted by The Sunday Messenger area pages. The package also previews Holter family farming features and Ohio University football with Kent State in the opener.
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