Pro-draft movement warned as all volunteer system nears start
A Pentagon faction allegedly plans to sabotage the all volunteer military system to force a return to the draft. Roger T. Kelley, former assistant secretary for manpower, claims opponents will exploit failures to prove the draft is needed. He notes resistance could endanger the July 1 volunteer system start.
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Non combat deaths in Vietnam rise in Pentagon tally
The Defense Department reported 1163 non battle field deaths among U S troops in Vietnam, 378 from personal crisis, including 86 fraggings. 793 died from accidental self destruction. The figures, sent to Senator Byrd with a Defense explanation, deny a discipline breakdown in the all volunteer army.
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Friendly Belle Found Slain in Times Square Hotel
Belle Gretzner, a retired schoolteacher living in a Times Square hotel, was stabbed Saturday after carrying $42 000 in traveler's checks. Her body lay near a women guests room with money and canvas bags found nearby. Police believe robbery was the motive.
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Dissident Presbyterians oppose church merger
An organizing committee of churches that withdrew from the Presbyterian Church in the U.S. issued policy recommendations after a weekend meeting. The group, representing churches in 11 states, scheduled an advisory convention for August 7-9 in Asheville NLC and urged no affiliation with the National Council of Churches or the World Council of Churches now or in the future.
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Bus Crash Kills 17 in Bangkok, Police Say
Bangkok police report a Sunday bus crash killed 17 people and injured others. Authorities are investigating the cause and identifying victims as rescue teams search the scene.
Preparation H Brings Hours of Relief for Hemorrhoidal Itch
Ft Wayne resident Jack Prebola says Preparation H relieves burning itch in hemorrhoidal tissues for hours with prompt temporary relief. A spokesman notes another remedy stops the itch for hours. doctors say the product shrinks swelling from inflammation and infection, and no prescription is needed.
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Bus Collision Near Bangkok Injures 48 Passengers
An excursion bus collided with a truck about 130 miles from Bangkok injuring 48 people, some severely. The incident prompted emergency responders to rush casualties to area hospitals.
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