Army's top sergeant accused in service club scheme
Irvin Beard testified before a senate subcommittee that a “lightly-kept clique” of high ranking noncommissioned officers ran Army service clubs in Augsburg and Munich, skimming up to 350000 dollars a year from slot machines and other club operations. He linked Gen Harold Johnson to a cover up to protect Sgt Maj Wooldridge, appointed in 1966, amid a broader probe. The hearing probes alleged official failures and potential criminal conspiracy within the service club network.
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Union Offer Is Rejected In Cedar Rapids Sanitation Strike
Cedar Rapids continued operation of 14 refuse trucks on Tuesday as the city hires laborers amid a strike in the sanitation department. Teamsters Local 23R attorney Robert F. Wilson said striking workers offered to return to work Saturday but were rejected in the ongoing labor dispute.
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Pullout from Thailand for 6,000 Yanks
Bangkok AP dispatch reports the United States will withdraw 6,000 of its 49,000 troops from Thailand by July. Air force and army units will be reduced expeditiously as Vietnam War developments require. Both governments will reassess levels in Thailand.
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Free Democrats Open Talks With Brandt for Coalition
Walter Scheel of West Germanys Free Democratic party says the FDP is ready to begin negotiations with Willy Brandts Social Democrats to form a ruling coalition. The FDP won 40 Bundestag seats and holds the key to the next government as neither major party secured a governing majority.
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Questions Remain After Army Drops Beret Case
An unexplained CIA refusal to allow agent testimony ends the Green Beret murder case. Army Secretary Resor says trials cannot proceed fairly. Critics urge complete drop without prejudice while noting broader foreign policy implications.
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Nixon backs direct election plan for presidency
President Nixon urged the Senate to approve a House passed constitutional amendment to end the electoral college and move to direct popular vote for President and Vice President. He noted House support across party lines and pressed for ratification in time for 1972, saying opposition views are a luxury.
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Assassination admission from Green Berets author shocks readers
Robin Moore the author of The Green Berets and ex Beret member claims assassination is routine in Special Forces and he personally shot a double agent. He ties these statements to electoral reform and a UPI report noting his TV interview remarks and past battlefield experiences.
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Iowa Governor Ray delays some state construction cuts
Gov. Robert Ray announced that while federal construction cuts will apply, some state projects especially highways and educational buildings may be delayed. He favors continuing the Cedar Rapids area freeway and Cedar Rapids Waterloo link and will form a task force to analyze Iowa's needs before deciding percentages of postponement.
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Bankers Conference Site Target of Youth Invasion
In Honolulu police say eight youths broke into an exhibition hall hosting a Bankers Association conference. They smashed typewriters and lighting, overturned tables, causing thousands in damage. Four men and four women were arrested as CORE warned of further demonstrations if a six billion dollar demand to compensate alleged exploitation of Black Americans was not met.
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Green Berets Freed of Murder Charges Celebrate Return
In Vietnam six Green Berets freed of murder charges celebrated with a beer bust and prepared to fly home, while the widow of their Vietnamese victim lashed out, calling the action unjust and vowing to join the Viet Cong. Col. Rheault defended the case as espionage related, noting war’s harsh realities and possible justifications under pressure.
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