Major Reveals Price on Head for Snooping on Army Clubs
Lt. Col. Clement St. Martin testified to a Senate subcommittee that a network at Long Binh and in Europe protected illegal club operations on military posts in Vietnam. He described coercion by Brig. Gen. Earl Cole and civilian associate William Crum, stating a $10,000 monthly payoff was possible if he cooperated, and that a price had indeed been placed on his head for exposing the scheme.
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Washington Bh
Senators
Vietnam
Clement EL St. Martin
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Earl Cole
William J. Crum
Martin
Long Binh
Cole
Gen. Cole
Napoleon
St. Martin
Saigon
William Higdon
Higdon
William Crum
Wigdon
Crum
Sarl Electronics, Inc
LaVern Duffy
Dragon Lady
Madame Phoung
Sai
Unknown lines reveal a soldier’s remark about spying
A veteran recalls a briefing where a major cautions him about “snooping” grounds. The remarks reference silver sets presented by Long Binh clubs and hint at tensions over intelligence or surveillance activities. Strong entities include Wooldridge and Long Binh.
Vietnamese secretaries recount later told him
A fragment describes a man asking if someone knows that you cap and hurt and mentions being told later by a Vietnamese secretary. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or a full event to identify.
Rumor Circulates in Saigon About Western Official
A fragment notes a rumor circulating in Saigon concerning a Western official, citing hearsay about a man described as having a troubled head. The text is incomplete and provides limited further context or specifics.
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