New Zealanders Face Inquiry Over Viet Nam Killings Claim
An Auckland radio caller alleged a four man New Zealand patrol killed six American GIs in South Vietnam who were torturing civilians. He claimed two civilians died, two Americans were killed, two wounded, and bodies were buried. New Zealand Defense Minister Faulkner pledged a full inquiry. Pentagon said records did not confirm six missing on that day.
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Backers Hopeful on Consumer Agency Legislation
In Washington UPI reports a bill to create a new consumer protection agency faces heavy opposition over its potential role in labor disputes. Supporters cite an initial test vote showing Senate passage likely if filibuster and delays fail. The measure already passed the House and would establish a federal consumer advocate.
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House probe eyed on firing of OEO director
Washington UPI Rep Augustus Hawkins chairing a House subcommittee on equal opportunity weighs an investigation into the White House dismissal of Alvin J Arnett from the Office of Economic Opportunity. The action follows his removal as director amid questions about his tenure and the agency decisions.
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Abolition talk and antipoverty moves spark Senate tests
Dr William Gellman urges ending the term aged as insulting and favors late middle age and maturity. The White House notes Arnett's firing ties to keeping OEO programs alive amid Nixon plans to abolish the agency. Bert A Gallegos nominated as OEO general counsel. Congress debates Community Action control and possible creation of an independent agency to run antipoverty programs while Senate battles over labor dispute exemptions and jurisdictional issues continue.
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Westmoreland Accepts Blame For S C GOP Primary Defeat
Retired Gen. William C. Westmoreland, laryngitic and a whisper, blamed himself for his upset loss in South Carolina’s Republican gubernatorial primary. Edwards defeated him 58 percent to 13,886 votes as turnout faded and old-line Republicans questioned his late declaration as a Republican. Edwards will face either W. J. Bryan Dorn or Charles Ravenel in the fall runoff. Ravenel led the Democratic field with 33.99 percent, narrowly ahead of Dorn. Westmoreland plans to relax and golf, acknowledging he is not a politician and seeking to prove a two party system can work in the state.
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William C. Westmoreland
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Henley Barred From Death Penalty Six 99-Year Terms
Elmer Wayne Henley, 18, of Houston, was sentenced to six 99 year terms for killing six of 27 boys lured to a bachelor’s home in Texas. Judge Preston Dian must decide if terms run concurrently or consecutively. maximum could reach 594 years if later combined.
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Preston Dian
Bettye Shirley
Texas
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Western separation idea grows among prairie provinces
Ottawa based report notes a renewed push for Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba to form an independent Prairie State. Key figures Jed Baldwin and Jack Horner discuss Western grievances with Ottawa centralism while distancing themselves from actual secession. The piece frames Western discontent as rising but undecided.
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UPI
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Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Canada
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Louis Riel
Quebec
Conservative House
Jed Baldwin
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prairies
Jack Horner
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