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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1969

Page

4

Pueblo Officers Face Court Findings on Pueblo Incident

A five admiral court on the Pueblo case faulted Bucher for delays and orders during the North Korean seizure while noting his crew aided by a disciplined response. Chafee suggested the matter is closed but warned the Navy must share responsibility, with Laird backing humanitarian reasoning and future potential assignments for Bucher.

Bucher Chafee Navy

Mercy Decision Receives House Leaders Support

House leaders backed Navy Secretary Chafee's decision not to discipline Cmdr. Lloyd Bucher and Lt. Stephen Harris aboard the Pueblo. Speaker McCormack and Rep. Pike praised the mercy stance, while Sen. Stennis and Sen. Dominick urged careful review of the case to avoid further officer harassment.

Washington House Navy John H. Chafee Pueblo John W. McCormack D-Mass John Stennis Dmiss Senate Armed Services Committee Peter H. Dominick R-Colom Bucher Otis G. Pike Dn.y Armed Services Subcommittee Chafee Navy Court of Inquiry

Spy Ship Crew Glad It's Over

The Pueblo crew reacts to Navy Secretary Chafee's decision to drop punishment for those involved in the 1968 capture. Families and crewmen express relief, noting injuries and losses, and support honoring the sailors for their conduct. Lt Harris and Cmdr Bucher were mentioned as spared punishment amid lingering questions about the incident.

Ralph McClintock Pueblo McClintock Milton Mass Navy Court of Inquiry Cmdr Lloyd M. Bucher Stephen R. Harris Bucher Harris L. C. James T. Shepard Williamstown Navy John H. Chafee Jess Hodges Creswell Ore Duane Hodges Duane Chafee Har Washington Coronado Edward R. Murphy Jr

L B Redevelopment Threats From Reagan Tax Plan

Sacramento hearing warns Reagan tax reform could cap local school district property tax at 1.10 and curb urban renewal programs like Long Beach West Beach project. LA attorney Eugene Jacobs cites bond-financing risks if tax ceilings hinder redevelopment agencies.

Sacramento Ronald Reagan Long Beach West Beach Eugene Jacobs Los Angeles California Jacobs

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