Gl Figures Up in Dead And Injured Gl Figures Up in Dead And Injured
In Saigon the US command reported 58 Americans killed and Adz wounded in a week marking the highest American deaths in a month and the largest wounded total in six months. Earlier, 34 Americans were killed and 76 wounded at Firebase Mary Ann during a North Vietnamese attack. The command noted some wounded were from prior weeks. Overall U.S. casualties reached 44,788 dead, 246,011 wounded, and 9,386 nonhostile deaths.
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Adz
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Foe Seizes Base Kills Seven In Laos Across South Vietnam
In South Vietnam a North Vietnamese unit overran a base near Laos and Cambodia borders, killing seven South Vietnamese and six Americans. The 1st regiment reported a marked victory as U S helicopters were shot down and a U S crew suffered casualties. The base, Fire Support Base No 6, housed South Vietnamese troops with U S advisers and howitzers.
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Senators Clash Over Vietnam War Critics During Debate
Senate Republicans assail Democratic critics as disloyal and unpatriotic while defending Nixon policy. Leader Scott accuses some doves of rooting for the other side. Fulbright counters, accusing the administration of deception and misjudging Laos objectives. Agnew labels Fulbright frustrated and arrogant.
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Calley Faces Prolonged Battle Over Sentencing
Lt. William Calley, convicted for the My Lai massacre, faces automatic review of a life sentence with possible parole after ten years. The military system could take years, with further appeals to the U.S. Court of Military Appeals and civil courts. President Nixon could grant clemency. Jurors described deliberations and noted the verdict as grave, while defense attorney Latimer commented on Calley’s relief at the life sentence.
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Wholesale Price Rise Slows in March Report
Washington reports wholesale prices rose 0.2 percent in March, easing from a 0.9 percent jump in February, per government data released Thursday. The small gain broadens the moderation in inflation signals and covers various goods including energy and food.
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Fulbright Warns Against Going Down War Crime Road
Sen. William Fulbright says a serious question exists about holding one man responsible for My Lai. He urges applying Yamashita principles to Vietnam and warns against prosecuting only Lt. Calley without broader accountability. Public protests and telegrams to Nixon demand clemency, while Agnew and Kennedy frame moral debate. Alabama Governor Wallace pledges to resist drafting more troops until Calley is freed.
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Submarine U-166 Near Tampa Bay Threatens Florida Coast
An apparent sunken German U-166 near Tampa Bay carries about 200 tons of mercury and explosives, raising EPA and federal concerns. Officials debate risks to Gulf of Mexico waters and consider potential salvage prospects, noting mercury prices and uncertain environmental impact.
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Howard Zeller
Southeastern
Environmental Protection Agency
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Zeller
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14 Indicted in Cyclist Deaths Hit by Gangs
Cleveland reports a grand jury indicted 14 Hell's Angels members on first degree murder counts and rioting for the stabbing deaths of four rival cyclists at a motorcycle show. The Breed gang faces first degree riot charges. five people died in the March clash. Prosecutor Laurie said 18 other arrestees may have charges dismissed. no Hell's Angels member was indicted for murder due to insufficient evidence.
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Tax Clash Over Iowa Tax Tactics Stirs Legislature
Gov Robert Ray negotiates with a Republican led legislature split on tax strategy. GOP lawmakers favor raising the sales tax while the governor backs an income tax boost. The piece previews in depth interviews with Ray and Lt. Gov. Jepsen on pages 4 and 5 detailing the philosophy behind their positions and other policy matters.
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Roger Jepsen
Hoffa's Teamsters Face Postpone as Parole Denied
Washington AP Hoffa loses bid for parole ending a 14 year reign and signaling a likely front runner Fitzsimmons to succeed. Denial foresees a contested July Miami Beach convention and possible renewed AFL CIO integration efforts amid union power struggles and leadership maneuvering.
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James Yoffa
Jantz Yeamsters Union
U.S. Parole Board
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Teamsters
Wninn
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Afl-Cio
Frank Fitzsimmons
Detroit
Psychiatrists and tax people urge sharing more
A light hearted note suggests that keeping things to oneself is not ideal. The jest references psychiatrists and income tax officials in a humorous exchange about secrecy and social expectations.
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