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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1969
Page
1
AP writer John T. Wheeler argues that brutality and indifference to life are embedded in the Vietnam conflict. He notes civilian murders by both Viet Cong and U.S. forces, citing official counts of over 40 000 civilians killed, including massacres in Hue where civilians were buried alive.
Analysis shows U S troops faced a fractured war with civilians deemed potential threats, distrust, and shifting loyalties. Marines reported theft of food for grenades, a Green Beret unit faced a booby trapped desk, and lie detectors were adopted for mercenary camps amid violent ambushes on bloody Route 13.
The Viet Cong said its forces would observe three day Christmas and New Year truces, longer than the Saigon government. The Christmas truce would run from 1 a.m. December 24 to 1 a.m. December 27 and the New Year truce from 1 a.m. December 30 to 1 a.m. January 2. The U.S. Command joined Thieu in backing cease-fires and reported North Vietnamese deserter executions observed by guards accompanying units in the South. Deserters escapees from Ha Tay Province provided the account.
Secretary of the Army Stanley R. Resor appointed civilian counsel to assist Lt. Gen. William R. Peers in investigating possible cover up in the My Lai field inquiry. Robert MacCrate of Sullivan and Cromwell selected Jerome K. Walsh Jr. of Walsh and Frisch as associate counsel.
Sen. Charles Percy urges Pentagon inquiry into accusations that Marine Major Charles Robb's unit committed atrocities in Vietnam. The charges, made by a young Illinois reporter after four days with Robb's company, were disputed by Robb at a Marine district meeting in Las Vegas.
The Yuletide parade moves through Decatur at 6 p.m. with theme Space Age with Christ in the Driver's Seat. Morgan County High School juniors won again. Weather 40 percent rain risk. Entries include 22 floats, bands, saddle clubs. Hartselle won with Spaceship Guided by Christ. Parade routes and sponsors listed. after parade specials accompany A-10.
The Senate voted 69 to 18 to remove a provision ending tax exemptions for private foundations after 40 years. Supporters argued many foundations evade taxes. opponents called it a death sentence for charities. The move came as lawmakers considered adding a Social Security boost and faced a possible presidential veto.
The Senate rejected Nixon's 10 percent Social Security increase. A 15 percent Democrat proposal is expected to be adopted. The move signals a shift in benefits policy amid broader Medicare and welfare debates.
A lone bandit robbed a beverage store on Route 20 in Huntsville, fleeing with about $100. A stolen car used in the holdup, later recovered near Athens, was traced from Decatur. Morgan County license plate noted. Police pursuit followed but the cruiser wrecked. no injuries reported.
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