Hebert plans hearings on alleged U S war crimes in Vietnam
House Armed Services Chairman F Edward Hebert says he will hold a formal congressional investigation into alleged U S war crimes in Vietnam. Rep Ronald Dellums insists on open hearings and withdrawal of U S forces, criticizing closed sessions as hiding testimony from the public. Witnesses described beatings torture and killings by Americans, raising tensions over how to handle the probe.
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UPI
House
Armed Services Committee
F. Edward Hebert
D-La
U.S
Vietnam
Ronald L. Dellums
Dcalif
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Herbert
America
Southeast Asia
Louis C. Wyman
R-N.h
Hebert
Israel sticks to hard line on Middle East peace plan
A high government official said Israel will not soften its conditions for peace despite U S urging to be more flexible. The report from United Press International notes the steadfast stance amid diplomacy efforts.
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Israel
Middle East
U.S
Aiken vows to block confirmation of two judges
Senator George Aiken vows to obstruct Senate confirmation of two presidential judicial appointees unless Vermont retains its Second Circuit seat. He labeled Nixon’s move a lousy trick and warned Oakes must be named to a vacancy to have a chance in the Senate. Israel Galili warns Rogers of Israel’s firm stance in talks.
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Washington
UPI
George Aiken
R-Vt
Senate
Vermont
Second Circuit Court of Appeals
Nixon
Connecticut
Winston Prouty
Senate Republicans
Pollution back passes back to average American citizen
Public pressure has produced government regulations and stricter enforcements as responsibility in the fight against pollution returns to the average American. Experts say corporate and government action only matter if individuals commit to personal sacrifices and cooperation.
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New York
API
Minichiello to Leave Italian Jail After Hijacking Case
Raffaele Minichiello the 21 year old former U S Marine will be freed from Regina Coeli jail in Rome Saturday after an 18 month sentence for the world s longest aerial hijacking. An appeals court cut his term and an amnesty trimmed more time allowing freedom 18 months after the November 1 1969 arrival of the TWA jet in Rome.
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UPI
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Queen of Heaven
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Minichiello
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TWA
California
Italy
Marine Corps
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Barefoot Executive Opens At Harte Theatre Tonight
After scheduling turmoil Harte Theatre begins showings with Walt Disney's Barefoot Executive at 8 p.m. through Tuesday. Wally Cox leads a family friendly return while other films like Doctor's Wives and The Owl and the Pussycat had last minute changes. Nearby colleges feature Little Big Man at College Cinema with Dustin Hoffman in the Custer saga and The Last Valley with Michael Caine and Omar Sharif at Manchester cinema. all three venues clock one 8 p.m. screening.
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Harte
Steve Hanson
Steve
Walt Disney
Wally Cox
Dan George
John Mills
Ryan
Williamstown
Dustin Hoffman
Arthur Penn
Thomas Berger
Michael Caine
Omar Sharif
Show Magazine
Manchester
B52 raid tightens Laos infiltration trails
UPI reports waves of B52 bombers pounded infiltration trails and jungle slopes along the Laos border for a third straight day in support of Operation Lam Son 720 near the A Shau Valley. Missions targeted bunkers and suspected Communist concentrations as U S troops clashed 28 miles from Saigon, with 19 enemy killed and 17 Americans wounded on Highway 1 near the capital. The attack followed by a California assembly move to ban enzyme detergents statewide starting January 1, with penalties for manufacture or sale.
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UPI
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A Louoi
Laos
Lam Son
U.S
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11Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Nixon tax giveaway plan faces Capitol Hill fight
President Nixon's proposal to cut the depreciation period for machinery and equipment sparked immediate opposition with Democrats like Muskie Bayh and McGovern decrying a 35 billion dollar giveaway to big business. A public IRS hearing in Washington will precede likely battles in Congress and courts. The Treasury estimates a 3 billion dollar yearly tax cut in the coming fiscal year, rising to 4.7 billion before leveling off, with a total 36.8 billion loss in the 1970s. Administration aides warn benefits may take time to boost jobs, while foes deem the move politically potent for Democrats.
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Calif
Nixon
Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Congress
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Birch Bayh
George S. McGovern
Treasury
Catholic bishops back churchs celibacy laws
Detroit bishops at the NCCB semiannual meeting backed mandatory celibacy for priests despite a four year study showing a majority of priests want freedom to marry. The report found 64 percent expect a change within ten years, highlighting a widening gap between bishops and priests and concerns over church reform and power.
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UPI
John Dearden
National Conference of Catholic Bishops
NCCB
Dearden
John L. May
Mobile
Ala
Cardinal Dearden
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