My Lai trial acquittal shocks midst of Vietnam war
Fort Meade reports Colonel Oran Henderson, the highest ranking U.S. officer to face trial over the My Lai killings, has been acquitted of concealing the massacre of more than 100 civilians. The case focused on the actions of Henderson and Lieutenant Calley as a brutal sweep through a South Vietnamese hamlet drew condemnation and calls for accountability.
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Cuba and US on alert amid rising tensions at sea
The dispatch reports Havana and Washington raising alert levels after threats and alleged piracy linked to Cuba. Naval vessels and fighters were ordered onto alert to deter further attacks on American ships as the Defence and State Departments coordinate responses.
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Date set for common market treaty signing in Brussels
British negotiators push to complete the five chapter treaty as Ireland Denmark and Norway await a mid January signing. Norway’s entry remains contingent on progress with the Crade and EC zones, with a Brussels date eyed for all three candidates to sign together.
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UN orders Taiwan press office closure at UN center
UN Secretary General orders the closing of Taiwan press facilities in protest over coverage by Ghenshi Lin. China News Agency had provided space for a correspondent in New York, but the delegation from Peking declined to use it, citing the issue as a response to Lin's eleven year UN tenure and Chinese disengagement.
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Egyptian army ships fired shots near waterway clash
Cairo reported the Egyptian Foreign Minister Madbouly warned that India and Pakistan show a possible alternative if problems are not solved peacefully. He did not provide concrete plans after Israel was urged to comply with UN General Assembly actions this week.
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Cairo
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India
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Associated Press
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West welcomes US devaluation and currency realignment
Western governments and financial circles broadly welcomed Washington's 7.9 percent devaluation of the US dollar and the move to adjust the dollar's price, with praise from French, Japanese, and German officials. Paris lauded the package as a major achievement, while Japan noted yen revaluation margins and Germany anticipated only modest price impacts. Officials signaled contingency plans for potential market turmoil and awaited further steps from Washington.
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Hesauke
Ieee
Lois
Monetary accord welcomed in the United Kingdom
In Hamilton a monetary accord from Washington is welcomed by British leaders as a sign of improved ties with the United States. Prime Minister Heath and President Nixon are set for talks as Chancellor of the Exchequer Barber joins to discuss details and plan separate discussions with US Treasury Secretary Connally.
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Musttamudion
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Bitain
Baier
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Connally
Controls Lifted In Tokyo Foreign Exchange Markets
Tokyo reports that emergency exchange controls imposed since August 15 on the local market have been lifted. Banking sources say authorities ended limits on outstanding overseas lending by Japanese banks, a move tied to earlier May policies.
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