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Nixon to Make Final Decision in Calley Case
President Nixon said he will personally review and decide the military’s final action in Lt. William L. Calley Jr.’s life imprisonment for the My Lai civilians killings. The White House said the review follows standard appeal channels and will focus on more than legal issues as the president weighs the case.
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Moore vetoes liquor by drink in parks in West Virginia
Gov Arch A Moore Jr rejected a bill allowing private liquor clubs in state parks and vetoed four other measures while signing a bill lowering voting age to 18 after noting it required “much torture.” He argued parks remain family oriented and warned the measure could expand beyond two parks.
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Moonshine decline noted by national trend in WV
The Telegraph reports a nationwide drop in moonshine production with a southern West Virginia agent suggesting illegals may also be decreasing. The piece cites Mike Slater’s statistical review on page 20 and Jim Gilreath’s aerial tram feature for Pipestemn visitors 3 600 feet into Bluestone River Gorge with previews ahead of public operation later this month. Educational television expands in Mercer County with 530 sets placed in classrooms this year.
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Schwarz Home Wants Another Vietnam Tour
WEIRTON West Virginia AP Michael Schwarz a Marine private 21 who served 14 months in prison for the murders of 12 Vietnamese civilians celebrated a belated Christmas with his family and said he hopes to return to Vietnam He called himself a professional sniper and suggested he could teach other Marines to be snipers on the job Schwarz faced an life sentence after a Da Nang court martial for premeditated murder but his sentence was reduced amid public outcry He said the trial was fair He spoke of wanting to rejoin the Corps and serve in Vietnam as an instructor which he said could save lives and aid the war effort He spent the holiday with his wife and four year old son and joined his parents in opening Christmas presents
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ARVN Claims Defeat Of Crack Handi Regiment
Saigon said its forces wrecked the 28th North Vietnamese Regiment at Fire Base No 6 in the central highlands. Lt Col Le Trung Hien cited 1 180 enemy killed in three days while others questioned the tally amid skepticism over Vietnam War reporting.
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National mood shaken by Calley verdict in My Lai case
Nationwide reaction to 1st Lt. William L. Calley Jr. murder conviction unfolds as Americans send protests and petitions, debate morality and accountability, and urge presidential review. Sentiment spans hawks and doves with critics blaming the military and government, while some argue the system bears fault rather than the individual.
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