Entire Unit Refuses Move in Vietnam Conflict Inquiry
A Company of the 1st Battalion 2134th Infantry faced a mutiny-like refusal to advance in South Vietnam. Seven soldiers say fear and uncertainty led the unit to defer action while five volunteered to approach the inspector general. Commanders describe morale as strained, with leaders noting mixed readiness and concerns over further casualties.
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Ex-Director Diex Thayer Dies on Trip at 89
Charles Thayer, 89, former Voice of America director during early cold war days, died Thursday while traveling. His leadership during the VOA era is noted in historic broadcasts and U S. broadcasts.
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Flooded Mexican Town Evacuated by Shrimp Fleet
In Tlacotalpan, Mexico, a town of about 7,000 people was evacuated as the Papaloapan river rose, submerging streets under five feet of water. A local shrimping fleet aided the evacuation, sailing up the swollen river to help residents reach safety.
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Belfast frees last 12 jailed as subversives
Belfast orders the release of 12 men jailed as alleged subversives after riots in Ulster. The move, announced by Attorney General Basil Kelly, follows earlier detentions under a special powers act and aims to ease tensions between Protestant and Catholic communities.
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Tito Purges His Party and Calls for Stronger Discipline
Belgrade AP reporting Tito criticizes lax discipline in the Yugoslav Communist Party. He vows a purge of rank and file and leaders, urges energetic action against anti party elements, and warns that class enemies remain in Yugoslavia. He also defends independence from Soviet influence while noting Western criticisms.
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Shirley Temple Black Named U.N. Delegate
Former child star Shirley Temple Black, 41, was named by President Nixon as one of five U.S. representatives to the 24th regular session of the United Nations General Assembly. The appointment extends her public service role in diplomacy.
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Senate Debates NASA Budget Amid Civilian Spending Clash
The Senate prepares extended debate on NASA's 4.7 billion request as space funding faces scrutiny. Democrats argue over shifting emphasis from moon missions to addressing poverty and housing, while advocates note projected costs could reach 64 billion to land a man on Mars by 1980.
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Hijacked jet to Damascus carries sixteen passengers
A Trans Wack Airlines Boeing 707 en route from Rome to Athens was hijacked to Damascus with 16 passengers aboard. The Popular Front group claimed responsibility, naming a Palestinian woman as a captain and stating all passengers are safe. The plane originated in New York and landed in Damascus after boarding in Rome, with a crew of 12.
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Havana Hijack For 54 on Plane
A National Airlines jet with 54 aboard was hijacked to Havana on Wednesday. The hijackers demanded a ransom while the crew and passengers remained under control as negotiations unfolded. The episode followed earlier fighting and tension on the Korean peninsula and involved conflicting reports on the crew’s condition and possible return.
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Hijacker Noted With Wife and Children During Incident
The pilot Captain John Klein reported the hijacker was accompanied by his wife and three children during the event, detailing a rare family involvement in the confrontation onboard.
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Autopsy in Time For Inquest Isn't Seen as Possible
The Kopechne family seeks an autopsy for Mary Jo Kopechne before next week’s inquest into her death in September. A Pennsylvania judge considers exhumation and jurisdiction. District Attorney Edmund Dennis filed the request. Brominski’s and Kopechne’s lawyers argue the grave should not be opened except in rare cases, with a hearing date yet to be set.
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Release talks completed with Panmunjom delegation
The article reports that a committee representative will attend Panmunjom for talks, following Friday statements by the chairman of the Remember the Moebla committee. Details appear continued on page 4.
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