Five U S Planes Lost Over Indochina Cease-Fire Talks Shift
UPI reports five American aircraft lost over Indochina with four crewmen killed, three wounded and two missing after midair helicopter collision. A DH6 duo crashed after takeoff from Vinh Long, while OH6 downed in U Minh Forest left three wounded. A Marine F4 Phantom crew survived after a shot down over the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Total Laos helicopter losses total 77 since March. Air Force O 2 BirdDog missing since December 12. Cambodian stance indicates no Tet truce.
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Indochina
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U Minh Forest
Mekong Delta
Marine Corps
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Laotian Upper Panhandle
Laos
Medina says orders came from above in My Lai briefing
UPI reports Lt Col Frank Lee Bailey claims Captain Ernest Medina relayed extermination orders at an intelligence briefing. Bailey said Medina received the orders during the My Lai operation, while Calley defense asserts he followed Medina’s orders. The Ft. Benning hearing continues as jurors weigh evidence from two witnesses.
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William L. Calley Jr
Charley Company
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Threat shuts Cape Kennedy moonport in all night alert
An anonymous caller warned the Cape Kennedy moonport would be blown up by two carloads of dynamite after 11 pm. FBI and NASA placed guards on high alert, with extra patrols at spaceport gates and critical facilities guarded. one man arrested for unrelated charges at a gate but not linked to the threat.
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Israel Eyes Formal Pact Before Resuming Talks
Diplomatic sources say Israel may demand a formal cease fire pact with Egypt as a condition to restart Middle East peace talks under U S mediation by Gunnar V Jarring. Meir and Barbour discussed resumption. talks paused since September over alleged cease fire violations. Egyptian figures cited include a claim of up to 20 000 killed since 1967, reported by Al Ahram editor Heikal. Elvis Presley film and Fellini reviews appear as entertainment notes in the same digest.
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Mohamed Hassanein Heikal
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Mohamed Fawzi
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