McCloskey says Pentagon papers show U S aided Diem coup
Rep Paul McCloskey released statements claiming Pentagon documents prove U S officials including Henry Cabot Lodge and Gen Paul Harkins urged and assisted the 1963 coup against South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem. He plans to summarize 600 to 700 pages for a House hearing while others seek full public release of the study.
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Pentagon study release tests national security limits
Courts weighed government claims to keep secret a Pentagon Vietnam study while press outlets The Times and The Post argued for freedom of the press. Judge Gesell ruled publication paramount, and Mitchell urged release at the appropriate time. Appeals panels delayed actions as hearings continued with closed and open sessions.
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Peace senators weigh end the war formula in key vote
Senate peace advocates pursue a Cook Stevens amendment proposing a nine month U.S. pullout from Indochina if North Vietnam commits to freeing all U S prisoners within 60 days. The plan preserves presidential negotiation power while tying withdrawal to prisoner release milestones. Supporters cite Paris talks as justification while opponents worry about timed deadlines.
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Lockheed Hearing Seeks Loan Guaranty Debate Continues
The hearing panel and consumer advocates warn a loan guaranty to Lockheed would anchor federal underwriting of its activities, a step they describe as a foot in the door. Treasury Secretary Connally argues the measure protects the economy, tech progress, and U.S. defense costs while preserving competition and aiding the TriStar export effort.
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Innocent Plea by Miller in Wife Murder Case
Disc jockey Harvey Humble Harv Miller pleaded innocent to murdering his wife Mary in Hollywood Hills last May. A Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied a defense bid for a gag order, citing First Amendment rights and fair trial concerns. Miller, 36, hosted a top rated Los Angeles rock show.
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Picket Line Protests 5 Percent Tax on Strip Show Wages
In Las Vegas heat of 103 degrees, showgirls in hot pants and shirtless dancers protested at the Clark County courthouse against a proposed five percent tax on strip show wages. An Amercan Guild of Variety Artists official warned of a potential one day wildcat strike. Singers Jerry Vale and Sergio Franchi and comedian Hank Henry marched with several hundred protesters in the 45 minute demonstration.
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Ailing Corona may be moved to San Quentin hospital
YUBA CITY UP I reports mass murder suspect Juan V Corona with heart problems may be transferred to San Quentin Prison hospital after medical tests. Sheriff Whiteaker said a decision would come midweek. Corona faces charges of killing at least 10 of 25 slain transient farm workers and is under intensive hospital evaluation.
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Karenga Ordered to Undergo 60 Days Psychiatric Tests
Black nationalist leader Karenga, convict ed on felony torture charges against two women, was ordered by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Arthur Alarcon to undergo 60 days of psychiatric tests to determine mental state or homicidal tendencies. Co‑defendants Tamayo and Smith received felonious assault and false imprisonment verdicts. Tamayo to also undergo psychiatric testing, while Glover received probation with 60 days in jail to consider consequences.
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Fresno State accused of bias for firing professor
Fresno State College faces a discrimination accusation over firing black chemistry professor Joe David Toney. A state Fair Employment Practice Commission official said an investigation found that if Toney had white skin he would have been rehired. The charge would be the commission's first formal action against a college or university. Toney and others were accused of holding a Fresno dean in his office against his will and intimidating him last year. he was suspended from the faculty.
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