CIA's No Last Word Ends Green Berets Murder Trial
Washington AP An unexplained CIA refusal to let agents testify ends the Green Berets murder case. Army Secretary Resor dismis ses all charges and assigns the men to duties outside Vietnam. The CIA said testimony would harm national security and chose not to participate. Some lawmakers welcomed the drop. others urged complete dismissal without prejudice. Resor voiced unhappiness but said unlawful acts charged could not be condoned.
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D-S.c
Thurmond
Nixon
Clarence DB. Long
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Rheault
West Pointer
Thai Khac Chuyen
Marasco
United States to withdraw 6000 troops from Thailand
A Thai U.S. communique says 6000 of the 49000 U.S. troops in Thailand will depart by next July, with withdrawal beginning in a few weeks. Air Force and Army units will participate as operations require in the Vietnam era, leaving 66000 total withdrawals announced for Southeast Asia.
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Green Berets Cleared of Slaying Charge Fly Home in Parade
In Vietnam the six Green Beret officers freed of murder charges celebrated with beer as they prepared to fly home from Vietnam via Travis Air Force Base with stops in Japan and Alaska. W idow Pham Kim Lien denounced the U S action, while Col. Robert Rheault said war complicates ethics and refused to label the death homicide.
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Jefferson
D.C
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Cedar Rapids
Towa
Leland J. Brumley
Duncan
Okla
Budge E. Williams
Athens
Robert F. Marasco
Bloomfield
Nixon backs direct election bill to reform electoral system
President Nixon endorsed the House passed direct election measure for president and urged the Senate to adopt it. He cited reforms to abolish the faceless elector, require a 40 percent margin, and better reflect the popular vote, noting the urgency of reform despite differing views.
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Senate
Congress
Ronald L. Ziegier
Haynsworth Delays Court Hearings on Debated Nomination
The Supreme Court postpones hearings in several controversial cases amid doubts over Judge Clement Haynsworth Jr. confirmation. Clerks told lawyers hearings will likely come after the fall term, with potential November dates and possible further delays. Senate committee chair Eastland seeks quick action, while Bayh may seek a one week delay.
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D-Id
Alaska N Test Foes Fear Escalation to Five Megatons
Congressional and scientific critics warned that Amchitka Island tests could trigger earthquakes or tidal waves if five megatons or higher blasts proceed. AEC officials pointed to test shafts and safety plans while noting low risk of radioactive leakage and minimal distant impact.
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Nevada
Crescent City
Calif
Larson
Bonn Election Talks Time for Coalition Shifts
In Bonn Germany the Socialists and conservatives court the Free Democrats after weekend elections left the liberal party as the pivotal kingmaker with 0 seats. Kiesinger and Brandt seek a coalition as the FDP weighs East West ties and labor policy while Brandt pushes a mark revaluation amid party splits.
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Willy Brandt
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Free Democrat
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Scheel
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East Germany
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Kiesinger
German Mark Reaches 26 Cents in FX Market
In London AP report, the West German mark rose from 25 to 26 cents as trading resumed in Frankfurt after a halt. Officials allowed the mark to find its own level in the market, sending the dollar lower to about 3.8350 marks after an hour of trading.
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