Storm shuts air operations as Vietnam coast hit hard
A major tropical storm lashed central Vietnam disrupting air strikes and cargo traffic from Cam Ranh Bay as U S air bases evacuated aircraft. Bombing of the Ho Chi Minh Trail continued from B 52s while ground fighting remained light across Saigon Phenom Penh.
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Armed forces may dip to five year low in strength
Washington based United Press International reports the Defense Department says total military personnel across the Army Navy Air Force and Marines stood at 7 984 120 as of September the first time below three million since March 1986 when it was 2 968 000 The September figure marks a 35 3 8 percent drop from August and a 65 000 cut from September 30 1969 Officials say further cuts could bring total strength to about 2 million if Vietnam withdrawals continue.
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Clue Recoveries Tie Boxing Fight Holdup To Williams
Police recovery tie boxing fans holdup near Atlanta to Gordon Chicken Mean Williams. Gun and bag of weapons found. Williams sought for questioning after a party at Barbara Smith’s home where eight men in ski masks robbed victims. Report notes a $20,000 jewelry loss and multiple hostages including two women.
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My Lai massacre Lt Calley to talk to survivors
Lt. Calley arrived in Saigon to interview five South Vietnamese survivors of the My Lai killings as he faces a military court martial for murder in the March 16 hamlet attack. The Americal Division will not disclose movements or witness identities at his request.
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Army frees Green Beret in murder case at Fort Bragg
The Army cleared Capt. Jeffrey R. MacDonald of three counts of premeditated murder in the February deaths of his wife Collette, 36, and two daughters, Kimberly, 6, and Kristin, 2. Maj. Gen. Edward Flanagan cited an insufficient evidence threshold after a secret hearing and a 2000-word report.
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Date Set For My Lai Court Martial In Ga
A tentative November 8 court martial date was set for Spee Robert TSouvas of San Jose California on murder charges linked to the My Lai incident. Judge Madison C Wright denied the defense request to dismiss claiming speedy trial rights. Souvas testified he did not remember killing anyone though he recalled a high body count and feeling scared during the event.
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Antiwar Rally Planned Before New White House Rules
A newly formed peace group NPAC plans a White House rally for Saturday at Lafayette Park, with authorities enforcing a limit of one demonstrator per sidewalk and 500 in the park. Organizers expect about 100 on the sidewalk and several thousand in the park to hear speeches.
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