Americal Division Shuts Down as Vietnam War Era Ends
The Americal Division, long criticized for wartime troubles, begins standdown to become a paper unit within the Pentagon. About 2,980 personnel from HQ and 23rd Division units start disbanding as the 196th Light Infantry Brigade remains. The unit’s notoriety includes My Lai 1968 killings linked to Lt. William Calley and other incidents involving defoliant use and alleged misconduct.
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Bombs hit London as IRA links looms in two blasts
Two explosions rocked central London within 24 hours injuring none and damaging key sites. A bomb pierced a post office tower and another blast damaged the Royal Tank Regiment HQ. Police treated the events as potential anti-internment retaliation tied to Northern Ireland.
Women elected to Swiss parliament for first time
In Zurich marked by Swiss general elections, women secured entry to both houses with six definite winners and a seventh possible. Lise Girardin Elisabeth Blunschy Liselotte Spreng Josey Meier Dr Hanny Thalmann and Tilo Frey are named among the winners as provisional tallies show women’s vote aiding conservative gains. Rosmarie Schaerer voices opposition noting she does not understand the process.
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Nationalrat
Hanny Thalmann
St. Gallen
Tilo Frey
Neuchatel
Social Democrats
Rosmarie Schaerer
Mitchell Commands Nixon Campaign Role Amid Attorney General Duties
Washington report outlines John N. Mitchell doubling as chief of law enforcement and as a key figure in the re election campaign. The campaign operates via the Committee for the Re election of the President near the White House, with Len Dole, Jeb Magruder, and Arthur Flemming coordinating state chairs and fundraising by Lee Nunn. Mitchell has not yet quit his cabinet post, though a resignation to run the campaign is anticipated if activity intensifies.
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Lee Nunn
FCC rejects requests to monitor television commercials
The FCC, voting 51 to deny, refused three petitions from Action for Children's Television ACT TUBE and the Consumers Association of the District of Columbia to monitor commercials for deception. The commission said primary enforcement lies with the FTC and will issue a notice stressing licensee discretion, and it will explore an advertising primer with the FTC. Commissioner Johnson dissented, urging action against perceived inaction.
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Summer of 42 at College Cinema in Williamstown
At the Movies note shows College Cinema in Williamstown still listing Summer of 42 with Gary Grimes Jennifer O’Neill and Jerry Houser, directed by Robert Mulligan, praised for honesty and new faces. Harte Theatre features Billy Jack with GP rating, crowd reaction split. showtimes 7 10 and 9 05.
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Sparta arms race halted in Georgia by governor and Justice Dept
In Sparta Georgia a racial arms standoff ended when Gov Jimmy Carter and the U S Justice Department brokered a settlement. White and black factions had each stockpiled submachine guns after desegregation protests. Both sides agreed to return weapons and disband armed groups, averting a possible civil conflict. The town remains tense though calmer, with lessons for other communities.
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Meir to push arms guarantees before Middle East progress
In Jerusalem Israel pressed Washington for a firm guarantee of more Phantom fighters before substantial progress toward an interim peace settlement. Prime Minister Golda Meir and cabinet discussed the issue with U.S. Ambassador Barbour while Allon pressed for an undisturbed arms flow. Israel expects $300 million in military credits despite Senate action. In Fleetwood, a 15 year old stowed aboard a trawler, ending up 100 yards away in a different shipyard section.
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