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Army sergeant charged in Viet Nam cigarette payoff scheme
Master Sergeant William Higdon faced court martial at Redstone Arsenal charged with bribery larceny and graft over 7200 paid by Liggett and Myers to fund service clubs in Viet Nam and diverted to a Swiss bank account. Prosecution said funds supported club treasuries and promotional purchases for troops.
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