U S Losses Rise in Viet Fighting
U S forces suffered their heaviest losses in over two months as Communist infantry attacked a paratroop camp west of Hue, killing eight and wounding four. B 52s bombed targets south of the DMZ while Mekong Delta attacks killed five civilians and wounded 16. A Phnom Penh tribunal opened in absentia against Prince Norodom Sihanouk, accusing him of treason and assisting the Viet Cong.
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Mutiny verdicts tossed in Presidio case clears 22 men
Army Court of Military Review threw out mutiny convictions for 22 of 24 soldiers tied to the 1968 Presidio sit down demonstration. It upheld lesser charges for 12 soldiers and found 13 others guilty only of willful disobedience in the San Francisco Presidio stockade incident.
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Egypt builds anti aircraft missile net in Suez Zone
Egypt reportedly established a network of Soviet made anti aircraft missiles in the Suez Canal Zone and claimed to have shot down two Israeli planes from one site. Senior officials noted ongoing Israeli bombardment of Egyptian positions as the canal zone remains a flashpoint.
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McCormack Denies Knowledge of Lobbying Ties in Court
Speaker John W. McCormack testified in New York federal court he was unaware of influence peddling tied to his office. He recalled only one suspicion regarding aide Martin Sweig and friend Nathan Voloshen, while Sweig and Voloshen faced conspiracy and perjury charges. The 78-year-old retiree said he did not press the issue and denied broader wrongdoing.
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Graham Defends Honor America Day Purpose
The Rev. Billy Graham said July 4th events should highlight positive aspects of America and not be political. He warned he would withdraw if the program endorsed prowar or antiwar causes. CBS agreed to televise a one hour segment, while ABC planned only morning Lincoln Memorial coverage.
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Poll of high schoolers picks Nixon as top figure
A nationwide student poll on popularity shows President Nixon as the leading choice among high schoolers with mom and dad close behind and Bob Hope in third. The survey notes no hippie or protest figure ranked in the top ten. other listed figures include Neil Armstrong Edward Kennedy teachers Graham Agnew and Cosby.
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