Medina My Lai trial hearing ends. ruling expected soon
The Medina My Lai case reached a close as the hearing officer pledged a ruling as quickly as possible. Captain Ernest Medina faces charges of overall responsibility for the massacre of at least 175 Vietnamese civilians, with defense attorney Gerald Alch stating Medina’s hands are clean and the Army lists of witnesses numbered seven.
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Hawkins Defends Cage Charges in Can Son Prison row
Rep Augustus Hawkins rebukes Rep Philip Crane for alleging misrepresentation of Can Son Prison in South Vietnam. Hawkins backs colleagues Anderson Moss Holifield and Sisk, claiming Crane was duped by a staged tour while U.S. officials support Hawkins and Anderson. London report notes Britain exported a record 20 million pairs of shoes in 1969.
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Two Ky Aides Quit Over Rift With Thieu
In Saigon two aides to Vice President Ky resigned amid a widening rift with President Thieu. Nguyen Thien Nhon and Dang Duc Khoi cited Thieu's accusations of irresponsibility. Ky’s office had not yet acted on the resignations as Thieu reportedly may reshuffle his running mate.
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