Massacre trial for murder of 109 civilians begins
United States Army ordered a court martial for First Lt. William Calley on murder charges tied to the My Lai massacre in Vietnam. The panel could impose the death penalty if convicted, with procedures at Fort Benning Georgia after a lengthy official inquiry into the incident.
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Nixon Signs Nuclear Nonproliferation Pact in Washington
In Moscow the presidium backs the international treaty banning nuclear weapons spread. President Nixon signs the U S ratification in Washington with 44 nations needed for effect and 22 already ratified. Instruments to Moscow and London within 10 days, possible joint ceremony at the state department with former officials invited.
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Residence Voting Rules Survive Supreme Court Challenge
The Supreme Court on Monday kept state residency rules for presidential voting alive, denying the Colorado couple Hall and Hall a favorable ruling. Justices Brennan and Marshall dissented, arguing Colorado’s six month requirement violates equal protection. The decision also denied a Cincinnati boy’s suppression appeal and denied a Mississippi school boundary realignment order to end racial segregation.
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U S Forces Cut Further in Vietnam War
U S command said 25 000 bomber raids from targets in North Vietnam were withdrawn and troop strength fell to 484 400, the lowest in two years, as part of Nixon’s withdrawal rounds. Another 35 000 men reportedly pulled out, with redeployments shifting forces toward Ban Me Thiet and Peiku in the Central Highlands.
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Lodge Denies Opposition to Private Talks with Hanoi
U S Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge branded as untrue North Vietnams Xuan Thuy claim that Lodge was unwilling to meet Hanoi representatives on South Vietnam. Lodge said he was willing to discuss multiple issues and that private talks included more than troop withdrawal. He also stated the United States does not wish to continue the war and is not inflexible.
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Mow that Tye taught my son he values a dollar
A distressed father laments his son’s focus on money after a humorous misquote about wanting more. The quirky line reflects parental concern and a lighthearted lesson on value.
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Treasury chief sees long wait for decline in rates
Treasury Secretary David Kennedy said it will be a long time before interest rates fall to pre inflation levels, but a recession is not needed. He foresees a gradual program to curb inflation with an orderly adjustment and unlikely harsh unemployment. He warned Congress spending could derail the inflation fight and that vetoes may be used.
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Apollo 12 lunar crew returns after Pacific splashdown
Apollo 12 astronauts Charles Convar Richard Gordon and Alan Bean guided Yankee Clipper toward a splashdown in the South Pacific at 2 50 am after a high speed reentry. They reported calm recovery conditions and planned five days in quarantine aboard the Hornet before transfer to Houston for analysis of moon rocks and Surveyor 3 samples.
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Buried Rooms Found Beneath White House Pool
White House workers uncovered two underground rooms dating to Jefferson era beneath the presidential pool and flower room. Artifacts include porcelain fragments and crockery from Lincoln and Grant periods, with speculation the spaces served storage and may reopen after restoration for broadcasts.
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