Bomb tonnage in Southeast Asia rises past World War II levels
United States data show 7,438,052 tons of bombs dropped in Southeast Asia from 1960 through 1972, with 1,086,237 tons in 1972 alone. Peak bombing occurred in June, with 1,124 tons, as heavy raids hit the Hanoi Haiphong area in North Vietnam.
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UPI
United States
Southeast Asia
U.S
Defense Department
Pentagon
Hanai- Haipheng
North Vietnam
U.S. advisers told to pull back as attacks loom
U S military sources report contingency orders to pull back advisers from ground combat areas if attacked to spare American casualties. The plan aims to limit involvement as heavy strikes hit South Vietnam Laos and Cambodia with allied air power at near full strength.
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Laos
Cambodia
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Hats Off A Helmet A Marvelous Thing In Deed
A playful item praises the helmet as versatile protective gear capable of stopping shell fragments and serving practical uses such as a wash basin head rest or quick break seal in a humorous regional note.
Spy flights shift to unmanned Blackbird reconnaissance
UPI reports a switch in North Vietnam reconnaissance to unmanned robot aircraft and high speed Blackbird planes to avoid triggering protective reaction strikes. Robotic missions offer photo and electronic intelligence from up to 15 miles high, reducing risk to crew and easing pursuit of Paris peace talks.
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UPI
United States
North Vietnam
U.S
Toarnes Texic
Dele Department
HEE
Pentagon
Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Paris
Gelling
Ex-general convicted in PX scandal case in Vietnam era
Alexandria, Virginia. Earl F. Cote, a former brigadier general demoted and retired as a colonel, was convicted Tuesday of deceiving the Army in a PX scandal tied to Vietnam era contracts. His ex-secretary Catherine Jean Baker, 49, also found guilty on seven counts. They face up to 39 years in prison and $70,000 in penalties. Judge Oren R. Lewis released Cole and Mrs. Baker on bond pending a probation report. Sentencing set for February. They were accused of charging the Army for Mrs. Baker’s tips and other travel expenses to the United States under the guise of government business. Cote, once assistant to the Army chief of personnel, and Mrs. Baker allegedly falsified overtime requests and billed the Army for rented quarters while Baker stayed in rent-free quarters during key trips. Separately, Labor Secretary Hodgson urged Bethlehem Steel to hire 5,000 black workers at its Sparrows Point plant due to a seniority system favoring whites in better hours and pay. The plant employs 21,000.
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Army
Cole
Baker
Vieknam
United States
Ming
Cale Jag Asst
Antiwar Leaders Vow Continued Protests On Inauguration Day
Washington antiwar leaders pledge ongoing action despite Nixon moves to end bombing in Vietnam and withdraw forces. Dr Sidney Peek and the Peoples Coalition for Peace and Justice insist on protest Saturday, while organizers from VNAV and SDS Yippies plan demonstrations and call for peaceful, lawful expression.
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Peoples Coalition For Peace and Justice
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National Peace Action Coalition
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Congress
Donald W. Riegle Jr
R-Mich
Paul N. McClockey
Calif
Art Hels la Abzug
Aml
Pack
Stixfents For A Democratic Society
Youth International Party
Yippies
Army drug program speed kills in West Germany seminar
In Frankfurt area, a U.S. Army corps convened more than 109 soldiers to discuss drug abuse prevention and control. Dr. Wilder Smith cited surveys showing high drug exposure, with 70 percent of those interviewed having used drugs and 10 to 15 percent trying heroin. He warned victims seek transcendence in a spiritual void, risking addiction.
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Vo Corps
Rion
Sky
Christopher Robbins
Corps
A.B Wilder Smith
University of
Smith
Sam Day
Love fuels unlikely nuptials in Miami courtroom
Miami case unfolds as 21 year old Chris Calvin Williams faces assault with intent to murder charges after shooting Jessie Huffman in May. Huffman, now paralyzed, exchanges love letters with Williams and plans marriage despite the pending trial and her mother’s opposition. Judge Alfonso Sepe urged prosecutors to respect Huffman’s wishes while weighing whether to drop the case if she testifies or agrees to wed.
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UPI
Chris Calvin Williams
Williams
Jessie Mae Huffman
Dade County
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Troy
Withtiaens Af
Iee Williams
Willian
Alfonso
Paul Pollack
Miltaniy
Monte
Ted
Sepe
Larry Rogers
Rogers
Magee carries from court after violent outburst
Angela Davis case defendant Robert Magee, serving a life term, was carried from Marin Civic Center court after a furious outburst that included kicking a table and a wild swing at attorney Robert Garrow. Bailiffs held him as judge Morton Colvin ordered continued maniacle detention for future appearances.
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San Quenlifer Ritchell Magee
Angela Davis
Coucl
Magee
Ai Lyrwals
Robert Garrow
Marin Civic Center
James Kean
San Rafael
Morton R. Colvin
Colvin
Slan
Carrow
17 B52s Downed in Recent Raids Report
A Pentagon briefing states 17 B52 Stratofortresses were downed in recent bombing raids on North Vietnam. Nine U S bombers and additional air defense losses were reported, with six of the damaged aircraft back in service and three to be repaired and returned by July.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
Pentagon
Defense Department
Jerry W. Friedlheim
Disability retirement by officers criticized
Three star general Lt Gen Leo E Benade told a Senate subcommittee that too many officers retire on disability. He warned civilian costs may reach 50 billion dollars by century end and urged tighter rules after Senator Byrd cited high rates of disability among four star generals in 1971.
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UPI
Leo E. Benade
Asistant
Senate Armed Services
Itt
Harry Byrd
D-Va
Byrd
Air Force
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