Witness Second Thoughts Free GI Of Murder Sentence
Army review court set aside the murder conviction of Special Forces Captain John J. McCarthy after a pathologist recanted testimony about the Cambodian victim. The majority suggested a new trial may be necessary in a closed session, citing newly discovered evidence. McCarthy, a Boston native and father of three, thanked supporters as he welcomed the decision.
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Operation Owl Gets A Mixed Report In Pigeon War
Allegheny County clerk James F Clarke calls Operation Owl a success as papier mache owls scare pigeons from a ledge near the courthouse. A neighbor disputes the result and Rita Kane protests to Clarke who defends the tactic. In Uniontown two children found sharp objects hidden in candy and an apple during Halloween trick or treat.
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Drug overdoses blamed for 89 U.S. troops in Vietnam
In Saigon the Army said 89 American soldiers may have died from drug overdoses in the past 10 months. Autopsies confirmed 25 deaths. doctors suspect overdoses in 64 more. Through September, 746 troops were treated in drug cases, vs 527 in all of 1969. The Army cited new reporting standards since Aug 1 but warned they do not fully explain the rise.
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Railroad buff tours old Climax engine at Corry museum
Marius Peladeau administrative assistant to Congressman Joseph Vigorito visited the Corry museum at Mead Park to see a locally made Climax locomotive. Frank Grice president of the Corry Area Historical Society presented the engine yesterday.
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Nine South Viets killed in U.S. helicopter misattack
U S Command said nine South Vietnamese civilians died and 25 were wounded with 15 missing after American helicopters attacked a group of fishing boats on June 20. A joint U S Vietnamese inquiry found shared responsibility and promised compensation for valid damage claims.
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U.S
Gulf of Siam
South Vietnam
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