Jury Deliberates in Fragging Court Martial Case
The first U S Army court martial of a GI charged with killing superior officers in Vietnam goes to a seven member jury after a nine week trial at Fort Ord California. Pvt Billy D Smith 24 Los Angeles faces murder charges with no death penalty if convicted. The defense called alleged investigation errors and preposterous charges while the prosecution argued Smith tried to kill his commanding officer and first sergeant in a grenade blast at Bien Hoa Army Base on March 15 1971.
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Japanese schedule election as Tanaka seeks a mandate
Emperor Hirohito dissolved the 491 seat House of Representatives paving the way for Premier Kakuei Tanaka and the Liberal Democratic Party to seek a new national mandate in a December 10 election. Tanaka aims to strengthen ties with the United States and Peking while opposition parties attack his China policy and defense alliance. The LDP holds a solid majority with 297 seats, Socialists 87, Komeito 49, and Communists potentially winning up to 20 seats amid a fragmented opposition.
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Pope Paul VI rejects overhaul of papal election system
Vatican sources say Pope Paul VI, age 75, decided not to overhaul the conclave voting system. He reportedly will keep cardinals as voters, possibly with a Rome-based bishops commission, citing theological objections and credibility concerns about extending voting rights.
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McCrary family tied to 16 killings across states
UPI reports the McCrary family, under investigation for two killings in seven states, faces criminal charges in Texas, California and Colorado. Investigators link 16 slayings to the clan, with operations centered in Athens, East Texas, and several members extradited for robberies and kidnappings tied to murder.
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Pied Piper of Tucson escapes from prison pair on the run
Charles Clover awoke to a zip gun at his face as Charles Schmid the Pied Piper of Tucson and Raymond Hudgens escaped from the Arizona State Prison. They forced Clover's group to drive toward Tempe, held hostages, and sought refuge in a vineyard while a large manhunt continued through the desert areas around Florence and Tempe.
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Democratic governors meet to map party future direction
In Washington a group of Democratic governors discuss the party's next path and the possible replacement of National Chairman Jean Westwood. The meeting precedes a December gathering in St. Louis and includes governors Mandel, Askew, Curtis, and Anderson, amid calls for Westwood's resignation.
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Survey finds most Americans say they are happily married
Life magazine reports a survey based on 62,000 responses showing 60 percent describe their marriages as happy or very happy. The poll covers views on housekeeping duties, cohabitation, illegitimacy stigma, collective and group marriages, and divorce accessibility.
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Four U S cities to host Chinese theatrical troupe
The Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe of 59 performers will tour the United States, performing in Chicago, Indianapolis, New York and Washington. The run begins in Chicago on Dec 18, then Indianapolis on Dec 27, and New York on Jan 2, with Washington dates to be announced.
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At the Movies in Williamstown
Joseph Wambaugh’s The New Centuriaris adapted for film starring George C Scott and Stacy Krach alongside Patty Duke in You ll Like My Mother and a return of Frenzy. Slaughterhouse Five draws mixed reviews but some call it powerful and illuminating.
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Nixon signals Phase II to continue beyond April 30
Washington UPI President Nixon’s Phase I flexible economic controls will not end abruptly into year two. Commerce Secretary Peter G Peterson said a decision on removing price and wage controls will come by April 30 when the Economic Stabilization Act expires. Officials cite modest price changes under Phase II and say gains include stable or lower inflation in many items, with no immediate major overhaul planned.
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