Amnesty Push Faces Dim Prospects in Nixon Era Debate
The Associated Press survey shows tens of thousands of GIs at large or under indictment over draft resistance and desertion. Nixon rejects universal amnesty while a coalition led by the National Council for Universal Unconditional Amnesty advocates blanket clemency and possible legislation by Rep. Bella Abzug.
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