Gas evacuation as U.S. Army moves poison gas convoys
In Okinawa central sugar cane country authorities evacuated 4000 residents as two truck convoys carried mustard gas shells from Chi dawa to Tongan Pier for Johnston Island shipment. Loudspeakers warned villagers, schools and halls hosted evacuees while protesters tried to storm Kadena Air Force Base but were repelled by police.
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Tampa shooting sparks window smashing rampage
An off duty police officer shot and killed a man outside The New Bar on Tampa’s Central Avenue Tuesday night triggering a riot. Six arrests followed as cars burned and at least four stores looted. a cab driver was wounded.
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Funeral Ride for Cincinnati Cyclist Draws 200 Gompers
About 200 motorcycle gang members from six states attended a funeral procession for Ernest Howard Case, 22, from Hartwell Ohio, who died after an accidental self shot. The bikers rode 35 miles from Cincinnati to Williamsburg cemetery near Batavia and fired pistols into the air as a final tribute. John Hodapp officiated and called the event an experience with no trouble.
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Irish youths firebomb troops in Belfast nights
Irish youths hurled 20 gasoline bombs at British troops and military vehicles in Belfast. Army officials said 10 people were arrested on the second night of disturbances in the Ballymurphy area as heavy troop carriers were moved in and targeted by air jacks.
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Chicago teachers strike stretches into second day
Chicago public schools remain shut for a second day with 577,000 students out as Chicago Teachers Union and school board push negotiations past midnight. Parents organize makeshift classrooms while Mrs. Dean White assists at Medill Primary and comments on the impact of the strike on Black children.
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Kennedy tied to princess in tabloid report
UPI reports Senator Edward M Kennedy faced a tabloid claim linking him to Italian princess Maria Pia. Kennedy aides say distribution of the National Tatler story was unauthorized and the author calls Kennedy shocked by politicians' attempts to damage his reputation.
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National Tatler
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Tonkin resolution repealed quietly
The Tonkin Gulf resolution, seen by President Johnson as authorization for U.S. intervention in Southeast Asia, was repealed by a $200 million arms sale bill signed by President Nixon. The repeal ends congressional backing for broader actions, citing Nixon’s commander in chief authority to protect troops already in Vietnam.
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South Viet namese Cambodians launch Phnom Penh drive
South Vietnamese and Cambodian troops spearheaded by 140 armored cars began a bid to reopen Phnom Penh’s ocean lifeline, targeting Highway 4 to Kompong Som. Initial clashes reported near Pich Nil and Trapeang Kea, with marine units and elements from four Cambodian regiments involved. U S and Allied air support active. Nguyen Cao Ky visited Phnom Penh amid reports he sought payment for participation.
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Defense rests in My Lai GI's trial
The defense in Sgt. Charles E. Hutto's My Lai court martial rested after nine witnesses testified to his oath to obey orders and his claimed execution of orders from Capt. Ernest L. Medina to wipe My Lai from the map. Judge Howard said he will rule Medina's order illegal as a matter of law but will decide if it was manifestly illegal for jurors.
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My Lai orders described as destructive and grim
A Vietnam war veteran and defense witness for Lt. William L. Calley testified at Fort Benning that the orders preceding the My Lai massacre were unusually destructive. He said he was told the enemy could be anyone, including women and children, highlighting the chilling tone of the command.
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Manson trial defense argues no crime in stabbing dead body
Los Angeles AP report covers attorney Maxwell Keith urging acquittal for Charles Manson and three female defendants in the Tate-LaBianca case. He claims stabbing a dead body cannot constitute murder and challenges key testimony about Leslie Van Houten’s actions, while noting conspiracy charges against her.
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