Laird Warns of Prolonged Vietnam War and No Withdrawals
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird told the Senate Armed Services Committee that American troops must stay in Vietnam until North Vietnamese forces withdraw. He painted a bleak picture of the war, warned against significant U.S. withdrawals, and urged $156 million more to bolster South Vietnamese forces to enable future drawdowns.
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McNamara Wall Reduced After Plan's Failures
Washington reports that McNamara's 1967 plan to detect Viet Cong infiltration along a four mile stretch is being sharply scaled back. Melvin Laird testified that the original concept failed to materialize and heavy reductions followed a 13 mile clearance. Remaining elements include sensors to detect infiltration by sound and sight used along Laos routes to monitor enemy movements.
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Ray quotes on King case reopen plan and Ray’s motives
Foreman says there was no conspiracy and Ray alone chose to kill King to seek glory. He doubts any new trial would prevent a death penalty and notes Ray enjoys the spotlight. Ray reportedly seeks to withdraw his guilty plea and go to trial. Foreman, who was discharged, says Ray would need a habeas corpus action to challenge his plea.
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Anguilla Braces as British Invasion Looms Heard
Anguillans mostly of African descent face armed threat as British troops land to quell unrest. Protests flare with chants for black leadership while Acting President Webster shifts from defiance to a call for peaceful cooperation. Diplomatic talks and leaflets promise orderly return and safety under new governance.
L B Sergeant Killed in Grenade Accident
A 23 year old Long Beach Army sergeant was killed and another soldier seriously injured at Fort Bragg during a training grenade mishap near Fayetteville North Carolina. Sergeant William Juechter Jr 22 and Private Dwight Duncan 24 were involved when the grenade slipped from Duncans hand and exploded as they reached to throw it.
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Nixon to Inspect Oil-Slick Area Weekend at Beach
President Nixon plans a weekend in California to inspect Santa Barbara oil slick beaches and meet with Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker and General Goodpaster in San Clemente. He will travel aboard Air Force One back to Washington with Mrs Nixon, with potential vacation-house hunting noted in the Monarch Bay area near Laguna Niguel.
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Ray pleads guilty in murder case with plea tied to life or parole
The case centers on Ray who pleaded guilty to a homicide in Tennessee with agreement to a plea aimed at saving a life. Sentences range from 20 years to life with parole possible after 13 years seven months for a life term. A writ of habeas corpus may be needed if rights were denied. The judge questioned the voluntary nature of the plea and its consequences.
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Navy urges more sea based missiles for defense in depth
A Senate subcommittee report urged expanding sea based forces and antiballistic missile ships to create a defense in depth against any missile from any direction. It argued more missiles at sea would burden the Soviet retaliatory effort and cited erosion of U S seapower due to Soviet naval buildup and outdated ships.
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Bill Would Allow Felons Right to Vote
Sacramento UPI reports Assemblyman Alan Sieroty introduces a bill to let felons register to vote after serving prison time and completing parole, aligning state law with a recent state Supreme Court decision.
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