Naughton Describes Torture as POW By Dale Rueter
Navy Lt Cmdr Robert Naughton of Cedar Rapids recounts torture by North Vietnamese captors in 1969 before Oct 14 as US pressure and Ho Chi Minh’s death led to slightly improved conditions. He details prolonged sleep deprivation and “pretzel” restraints, solitary confinement, and multiple camps including Hanoi Hilton Son Tay Zoo Camp Faith and Dogpatch during nearly six years as a POW.
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Cmdr
Robert Naughton
Sheldon
Cedar Rapids
Naughton
Peggy
Roland Naughton
C Avenue NE
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh
United States
Hanoi Hilton
Son Tay
Zoo
Nixon aides may appear on break in Watergate inquiry
The White House left open the possibility that staffers could meet senators informally as the Watergate probe continues. Press secretary Ziegler said staff summoned before a federal grand jury are to testify, and the administration is ready to work out procedures for providing information without a formal committee appearance. He defended long standing White House policy and denied any involvement or prior knowledge in the 1972 Watergate bugging.
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Washington
White House
Ronald Ziegler
Nixon
Senate Select Committee
Ziegler
Democratic National Committee
Watergate Complex
Bunker resigns as Vietnam ambassador. Martin to replace
President Nixon announced Ellsworth Bunker will resign as ambassador in Saigon after six years and assume other duties. Graham A. Martin, former ambassador to Italy and Thailand, will replace him in South Vietnam.
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Vietnam
Washington
Nixon
Ellsworth Bunker
Saigon
White House
Graham A. Martin
Italy
Thailand
South
Chuckle Do Not Knock Procrastination Joke
A light joke about procrastination notes that not delaying tasks can waste effort, while delaying sometimes saves work. The line plays on the paradox of putting things off to avoid unnecessary labor.
Naughton Praises Wife for Courage During His Absence
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Robert Naughton arrives in Sheldon after release by North Vietnam. He thanks his wife Peggy for her courage during captivity and praises President Nixon for support to POWs. Mayor Benson presents him the key to the city as 1,200 people pack the reception.
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Naughton
Wife
Sheldon
Navy
Robert Naughton
North Vietnam
U.S
Fred Benson
Peggy
Nixon
Roland Naughton
Cedar Rapids
Nixon Seeks Lasting Cure During Freeze
President Nixon imposes a price ceiling on beef pork and lamb sales effective now to curb inflation while he pursues a longer term cure. He announces measures at 8 p.m. CST and directs posting of ceiling data by April 9 with IRS policing similar to 1971. The speech links action to housewife concerns and vows not to raise taxes to fund higher prices.
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Washington
Nixon
Cost of Living Council
Cedar Rapids Meat Boycott Group Denies Action Plan
A Cedar Rapids group voted against organizing a citywide meat boycott next week despite President Nixon's price ceilings. Organizers say informational picketing will occur in Cedar Rapids Marion area stores on April 7 under the Consumers League. Rita Huber notes the ceilings came too late and fears economic fallout from organized action, while nationwide protests continue with Fight Inflation Together urging continued boycotts.
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Cedar Rapids
Rita Huber
Consumers League
Cedar Rapids- Marion
Huber
NFO
Judy Braiman
Rochester
N.Y
The
Consumers Association of New York
Barbara Shuttleworth
Government Is Hopeful After Indian Talks
Government negotiator meets AIM leaders at Wounded Knee as hopes rise for a settlement. Senator Abourezk warns dissension within AIM undermines talks while Dennis Ickes meets leaders. reports say Marlon Brando may have visited the area but sightings are unconfirmed.
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Pine Ridge
S.D
UPI
Wounded Knee
James Abourezk
Ds.d
Abourezk
American Indian Movement
AIM
Ramon Roubideaux
Kent Frizzell
Dennis Ickes
Justice Department
Brando
Rayhill
Martin
Iowa Senate Votes to Restore Veterans Day to November 11
The Iowa senate approved 35-5 a bill to return Veterans Day observance to November 11, the date of the World War I armistice. The measure goes to the governor for signature after Congress moved the holiday to the fourth Monday in October two years ago.
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DES Moines
Iowa Senate
Congress
POWs Tell World of Prison Nightmare
POWs freed from Vietnam captivity reveal brutal torture and starvation endured by 587 servicemen. Captives described beatings, drugging, and inhuman conditions, though some fought to limit information shared. Navy Captain Jeremiah Denton and Air Force Captain Milligan gave vivid accounts of torture and resilience.
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George Shultz
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Action
By al Swegle
June Donovan
Los Angeles
FIT
Ray
Louise Cook
Associated Press
Clark Air Base
Philippines
Pentagon
Clark
Jeremiah Denton
Virginia Beach
Elon College
N.C
Denton
Air Force
Joseph Milligan
Annandale
N.J
Milligan
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