Hollings denounces army for pursuing Calley murder case
UPI reports Senator Hollings harshly criticizes the army’s decision to try Lt. William Calley for the My Lai killings, arguing the move could brand all soldiers who misjudge under combat pressure as murderers. Senator Dominick condemns CBS for airing an interview with a Calley unit member, claiming it jeopardizes Calley’s right to a fair trial and could influence jurors.
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UPI
Ernest Hollings
D-8
William Calley
Peter Dominick
I-Cole
Columbia Broadcasting System
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Ivho
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My Lal
Senate
Hollings
Tombat
Pentagon
Meadin
Waynesville
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Fense
Benning
GBS
Meadle
Moon rocks cargo returns to Houston after spaceflight
U S astronauts Charles Conrad Richard Corden and Alan Bean arrived at Pearl Harbor following a 10 day lunar voyage. A minor head wound on Bean and a camera injury during splashdown were the only health concerns. The treasure boxes of moon rocks and mission films are to be ferried to Houston for opening in the Lunar Receiving Laboratory with strict preservation to protect the samples.
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Charles Conrad
Richard Corden
Alan Bean
Bean
Bose
Pearl Harbor
Jonstop
Manned Spacecraft Center
Houston
The
Space Center
Lunar
Nixon
Navy
Senate Votes to Extend Surtax Into 1970 First Half
Washington AP The Senate approved a 4 percent income tax surcharge for the first six months of 1970 by a 49 to 28 vote. Debate opened on a sweeping tax reform bill as a plan to double personal exemptions was rejected 40 to 12, with Sen. Gore and Mansfield backing a higher exemption that would cost $12 billion yearly. Freshman Sen Allen proposed a $1,200 exemption for individuals and dependents at $18 billion annual price, adding to $9 billion in tax cuts in the Finance Committee plan.
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Washington
Senate
Sen
Gore
Mike Mansfield
Reveenues
Reshman
Allen D-Ala
George Wal’lace
Senate Finance Committee
Cedar Rapids CPI Up 9 Percent Over Three Months
Cedar Rapids consumer price index rose .9 percent from July to October, yet stayed below the national 1.2 percent gain. The city index reached 120.3 in January 1964 with year to year inflation at 4.9 percent, while the U.S. index climbed 0.8 percent over the year. Clothing led increases, up 7.3 percent, boosting apparel costs 4.4 percent for the quarter. Housing costs rose 8 percent due to higher mortgage rates and repairs. transportation saw a slight rise, with new car prices up and used car prices down. Public transport costs increased, tied to higher air fares nationwide. Health and recreation rose 0.5 percent.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S
Iowa State Extension Service
Department of Labor
Navy berth seen for the grandson
Boston AP report says David Eisenhower will enter the navy after Amherst College graduation following guidance from his grandfather and father, both West Point graduates. He plans brief service, then study law and possibly pursue a political career.
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Boston
David Eisenhower
Navy
Amherst College
Boston Herald Traveler
Eisenhower
Lls
West Point
David
Iowa City unrest erupts after student arrests on campus
A disturbance on the University of Iowa campus sparked by the arrest of four Black youths drew 50 to 60 participants early Tuesday. The mob attacked Gallery premises, stormed police HQ, and gathered outside President Boyd's home before dispersing after charges were announced.
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Ford Clark
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Clinton Street
I- 60
Willard Boyd
Thomas Bavery
N. Riverside Drive
James Jaliffe
William Burbridge
Hawkeye Court
Slepanek
Lavery
Burbridge
Todays Chuckie Slyn outside football coach's office
Todays quote from coach Chuckie Slyn says winning isn't everything but beats coming in second. Tovvrian's sad remark reflects a wary mood around the team and staff.
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Slyn
Tovvrian
Eisenhower Board Calls For Voting At 18 Age
The National Violence Commission urged lowering the voting age to 18 to give youths a voice in government and support draft reform, with a push to treat young people more like adults in law. It noted few states allow 18 year olds to vote and said youth service in Vietnam should not bar them from politics.
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Washington
National Violence Commission
Nixon
Milton Eisenhower
Commission
Georgia
Kentucky
Reading Deficiencies Cited One Room School Need in Cr
Cedar Rapids education writer reports growing numbers of linguistically challenged children entering Cedar Rapids schools. A former teacher urges the board to create cross age classrooms modeled after one room schools to provide targeted reading help. Examples include an 8 year old with a four-word reading vocabulary and a 12 year old unable to spell basic words.
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C.R
Cedar Staples
Robert Fitzsimmons
Serview Center
Frilasimmons
Cedar Rapids
Nixon pledges to destroy stockpiles and curb germ warfare
President Nixon announces the United States will destroy chemical and bacteriological stockpiles and renounce first use of lethal chemical weapons. He vows to limit future research to defensive measures and seeks Senate ratification of the Geneva protocol banning first use of gas and germ warfare. The plan includes disposal recommendations and shifts defense oversight to HEW.
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Nixon
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Defense Department
House
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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Meanle
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Talley
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Richard Capen
Triggerigan
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Mead
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Town City
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Borbridge
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Direct Channel
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Kennedy High School
Robert O. Fitzsimmons
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