Pilot says hospitals were targets in Vietnam air strikes
Former Air Force captain Gerald J. Greven testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee that hospitals and dispensaries were listed as targets for U S air strikes in Vietnam in 1969. The Air Force denied the claim and cited a debriefing admonition about using the word hospital.
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Insurgent Raiders Hit in Cambodia
Cambodian insurgents attacked Phnom Penh's radio transmission center near the airport and blew up parts of the installation. The 100 man government guard fled after insurgents ordered them to surrender, then rebels occupied the building and planted charges. Seven troops were wounded. cables to Hong Kong remained intact.
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Nixon Eyes Prime Time Address On Watergate Crisis
President Nixon moves toward a televised response to Watergate as Senate hearings pause until after Labor Day. He and adviser Raymond Price discuss strategy aboard the Sequoia while a White House plan to release a white paper and hold news conferences unfolds. Weather forecasts predict warm, humid with showers through Thursday.
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Protest Trial FBI File Examined by Eight Activists
Attorneys for eight antiwar activists examined FBI interview transcripts with the government's star witness after a trial judge scolded prosecutors for failing to turn over the file earlier. The Detroit segment notes UAW may shift tactics to push higher wage demands due to inflation, per VP Douglas Fraser. A Beirut report says a Palestinian group claimed an Athens attack, naming Abu Yussuf Najjar. The Federal Power Commission approved a new rate schedule raising prices for gas from the Permian Basin to several regions.
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Balloonist Leaves Bar Harbor For Transatlantic Flight
Bob Sparks, 37, launches the Y Yankee Zephyr from Bar Harbor Airport aiming to reach Europe. The Tamiment, Pennsylvania native forecasts a five day solo trip with a 20-man ground crew coordinating weather. Sparks may fly 1000 to 1500 feet up today, potentially climbing to 17000 feet as a westerly wind carries him northeast.
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Humidity and Heat Persist as Front Triggers Relief Moves In
Manitowoc area endures hot sticky weather with a slow moving cold front expected to spark thunderstorms and brief relief. A severe thunderstorm watch covers parts of northwestern Wisconsin as showers and storms spread across the state tonight and into Thursday. Park Falls reports the heaviest rainfall. Milwaukee notes higher air pollution but no stagnation advisories.
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Agnew defends innocence amid kickback probe reports
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew faced questions at a mid afternoon news conference as reports surfaced he is under federal investigation for alleged kickbacks on engineering and architectural contracts. The White House said the probe should not shake confidence in him while Justice Department details remained undisclosed.
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Petersen Faces Anger as Watergate Probe Recessed
Asst. Atty. Gen. Henry Petersen vented his frustration over losing control of the Watergate investigation to a special prosecutor Archibald Cox. The Senate committee recessed after hearing 35 witnesses since May as it moves toward a federal court suit to compel Nixon tapes and documents. Petersen recalled leadership changes and alleged cover ups, insisting records were destroyed and officials acted not like innocent people.
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Senate Watergate panel eyes filing to back subpoena
The Watergate committee readied a federal suit to enforce its subpoena for White House tapes and documents, while Nixon lawyers argued the court lacks authority to compel disclosure. Sirica set dates for hearings as Cox and Wright prepare arguments.
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Classified Boat Ad Promises Bargain Ski Boat
An economical want ad showcases a fiberglass ski boat by HP Marine with low eight day rate. It invites readers to dial 684 4433 or 793 1317 and ask for an Ad-Vicer.
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