Economists See Inflation Stay Troublesome in 1970
A panel of 20 private economists predicts inflation around 4.5 percent for 1970, down from 4.7 percent in 1969, with real growth at about 1 percent. They anticipate flat to slightly down growth in early 1970, followed by a modest rebound, and note credit easing but still high interest rates.
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Calley Court Martial Set for May 18 at My Lai Massacre
Lt. William L. Calley Jr. is ordered to stand trial May 18 for the alleged massacre of 102 Vietnamese civilians at My Lai. Gen. Kennedy calendars May 15 hearings on influence claims and notes the case proceeds three days later with the trial. Capt. Thomas K. Willingham, 25, of Allenhurst New Jersey, is also charged in the My Lai case as the Pentagon confirms a grand jury style probe.
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Hue Shelling and Helicopter Losses Shake Saigon Front
Guerrilla forces shell Hue with long range rockets for the first time in five months, killing two civilians and wounding four others as three rockets hit the western city. American helicopter losses mount with seven wounded in Hue incidents and two more wounded elsewhere. Defense officials note 1,483 U.S. helicopters lost in the conflict. South Vietnamese forces sustain most fighting as 144 enemy troops are reported killed in eight engagements.
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Southern States Move To Intervene In California Desegregation
Three Southern attorneys general led by Alabama's MacDonald Gallion fly to Los Angeles to file for immediate Pasadena desegregation. They seek to broaden a national push for desegregation and argue a delay by September would derail the nation's second largest school district. Georgia and Maryland cases highlight rising tension over busing and court-ordered school integration.
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King Hussein Yields To Guerrilla Demands
Amman reports indicate King Hussein suspended a decree banning weapons in Jordanian cities after two days of crisis talks with guerrilla leaders. The halt to fighting followed sporadic clashes in Amman with 15 guerrillas dead, as Iraq and Syria backed the antigovernment stance. The king and guerrilla chiefs agreed to end violence and pursue measures within their camps.
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Agnew denounces college quota plans at Lincoln Day fete
Vice President Spiro Agnew blasted quota systems for college admissions as wrong and harmful. He called for merit based aptitude and faulted academic elites for supporting quotas. He spoke to 2,074 Republicans at the Chicago dinner, predicting Ralph T. Smith would win the GOP primary. Outside, 400 antiwar protesters marched as police arrested 24 demonstrators near the Palmer House during the Chicago Seven trial sequester.
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Smokey the Bear Name Dispute Heads to Court
Folsom California officials refuse to rename their bear at the city zoo as federal authorities demand the Smokey the Bear name be reserved for a government bear. Smithsonian officials cite Congress designated usage and warn other bears cannot share the name. Mayor Jack Kipp vows to fight in court if needed.
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