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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1971

Page

5

Supreme Court split over Pentagon Papers hearing fate

Ruling bloc refused a full hearing on Pentagon Papers publication while a separate St Louis case seeks to bar further printing of excerpts. Maryland papers reported declassified Vietnam War memos obtained from a source tied to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Supreme Court L. Blick Willian Douglas William J. Brennan Jr Thurgaud Marshall Pentagon Warren B. Burger Joh M. Harlan Harry Je. Blackmun Byron R. White Patter Stewart St. Louis Trs Dispatch State Department Chicago Sun-Times Maryland Gazette Robert B. Johnson Jr West Point Amy Vietnam Johnson Sim-Times Jabyson Cape Saint Claire Citizens” Commission of

CIA recon teams probe China from Laos to Yunnan

The Philadelphia Sunday Bulletin quotes unnamed sources claiming the CIA has been sending reconnaissance teams from Laos into northern Thailand and into Yunnan Province in southern China to gather data on troop movements and political developments. Officials in Vientiane reportedly discussed potential threats and the missions cited native teams with common underground ties affected by U.S.-China relations.

Philadelphia Philadelphi Sunday Bulletin Central Intelligence Agency Laos China Arnold Abrams Yunnan U.S Vientaine Washington Peking

Communist leader calls for war crimes trial over revelations

Gus Hall, general secretary of the American Communist party, told the Minnesota Wisconsin Finnish American groups festival at Mesabi Range Cooperative Park that classified Pentagon papers have eroded public trust and foresee a retreat from US world domination. He urged an American war crimes trial based on the disclosures.

Hibbing Minnhael Eneral American Communist Party Antagen United States Gus Hall Minnesota-Wisconsin Mesabi Range Cooperative Fark

Ball denies LBJ deception on war portrait

Former Secretary of State George W. Ball told CBS that the Johnson administration did not deliberately mislead the public on Vietnam and only reluctantly expanded U.S. involvement as the situation deteriorated. He criticized the Pentagon study’s disclosures and urged automatic reclassification of government material, saying the Nixon era faces similar Vietnam challenges. Ball argued for candor and noted Johnson stayed due to strategic concerns and prestige.

New York Aldler George W. Ball Pentagon Vietnam Johnson U.S Ludos Uieve Avnat Johnson Ball Lyndim BG. Johnson Lot Cbs-Tv New York Times United States Stralevic Nixon Ute Nixon

Americans split on government actions to block Penton report

A Gallup poll published in Newsweek finds 48 percent oppose using courts to stop newspapers from publishing classified Vietnam war material, 43 percent support the move, 19 percent undecided. Die-hard security fears top concerns while 34 percent prioritize press freedom over security.

New York UPI Gallup Newsweek Magazine

Taylor says JFK warned of Vietnam buildup risks

Washington, UPI report quotes Gen Maxwell D. Taylor, Kennedy’s military adviser, asserting he warned the White House in 1961 that large scale U S involvement might follow if armed troops were introduced. In a PBS interview, Taylor says Kennedy faced the possibility of escalation if force was used to stop communism in Vietnam.

Washington UPI Maxwell D. Taylor Kennedy White House U.S Vietnam Public Broadcasting Service Taylor Boston Globe Pentagon South Vietnam The Globe United States

Leaders played 'God' won war, minister says

The Very Rev Francis G. Sayrer, dean of Washington Cathedral, warned that U.S. leaders involved in the Vietnam war acted as if they were gods. He cited personal ties with many top officials and criticized the refusal to acknowledge the human cost of decisions. The remarks tie to disclosures from the Pentagon papers and a PBS interview preview.

Washington UPI Washington Cathedral Pentagon America Ted Union States Francis G. Sayrer Vietnam Caytor U.S PBS Taylor Lyall

Elevator crushes worker in furnace cleaning in Oakland

Police report a fatal accident in Oakland as a young worker Walia P. Farias, 24, died when an elevator fell into a vat while he cleaned the furnace interior. The coroner identified the victim and noted the elevator’s lethal drop.

Oakland UPL Walia P. Farias Mets

San Diego deputy sheriff charged with burglary and assault

Richard W. Brown, 32, a 10 year veteran of the sheriff department and Alpine resident, was arrested after a burglary and assault with intent to rape at a woman's residence. He was captured by residents Tillman Bennett and James Johnson following the escape.

San Diego

Vietnam Coverage Reveals Misleading Briefings and Real Struggles

Hackworth recalls warnings in 1968 that the war was botched and that briefings given to Washington were Hollywoodized and detached from real facts. He argues South Vietnamese forces are highly motivated, akin to Viet Cong, fighting for a cause, not just training. The discussion frames a deeper critique of policy and reporting.

Washington Hackworth George C. Westmoreland U.S. Army Vietnam South Vietnam Honda

Vietnam Veterans back Nixon Viet Namization policy

A Vietnam veteran leader says Nixon Viet Namization will end U S involvement in Vietnam. John Neill of Vietnam Veterans for a Just Peace argues war crimes are isolated and the drug issue is comparable to the U S. He predicts continued progress could yield peace and POW return within a year to a year and a half. Tse estimates most of the 2.6 million veterans support the policy.

Washington UPI United States Vietnam Nixon U.S John Neill Vietnam Veterans For A Just Peace O'Neill Tse

Blazes Burn 20 Acres In L A Areas Sunday

Two brush fires in Los Angeles charred about 20 acres before firefighters contained them. An Elysian Park fire scorched five acres, then a stubborn Glendale blaze near Chevy Chase Country Club burned 15 more. About 100 firefighters fought the Chevy Chase fire with three water dropping helicopters. No injuries or clear causes reported.

Los Angeles Elysian Park Chevy Chase Country Club Glendale Chevy Chase

San Quentin Escapee Sought

An all-points bulletin is out for Roy Stevens a 31 year old minimum security prisoner who escaped by climbing a six foot fence at San Quentin He was serving a sentence from San Diego for a 1987 us with intent to murder and was last seen Sunday wearing blue prison denims Stevens 1 foot H and 175 pounds was housed in iren and worked as a janitor in a nursery school on the prison grounds.

San Quentin Roy Stevens San Diego James H. Smith Stevens Iren Smith

Two Air Force pilots killed in Point Muga jet crash

Two Air Force pilots died when their T38 jet crashed on takeoff from Point Muga Naval Air Station. First Lt. Henry Staab, 24, of Osta and Lt. Steven O Malley, 28, of Thousand Oaks were en route to VYanger Force Base in Oklahoma when the crash occurred.

PY. Muga Upi Point Muga Naval Air Station Steven O'Malley Thousand Oaks Vyanger Force Base Okla

Link Fights in Mexico Yuba Killings

YUBA CITY tied to 25 midlife slayings as Mexican authorities probe a possible link. Five bullfight tickets found at Juan Corona's home deepen Sutter County officials’ request for Mexican aid after hinting at a second suspect in the bodies found near the Feather River. Corona, 37, a farm labor contractor, has pleaded innocent to 10 Yuba City murders. Autlan, Autlan de Navarro in Jalisco was noted as Corona’s ancestral home with visits reported.

Yuba City UPI Guadalajara Sacramento Bee Sutler County Guartalajare Juan ¥. Corona the Bee Sutter County Eather River Corona Fam Autlan Mexic

Quiet investment pitch echoes through bustling ads

An upbeat promotional snippet highlights a pleasant, profitable feeling enjoyed by over 250000 people. It promises common investors a return with interest on request, then urges readers to try the service, promising relaxation and more leisure if they participate.

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