Symington seeks new laws on top civilian in charge secrecy
Washington Senator Stuart Symington says he will pursue legislation to ensure the top civilian in each military service is informed on major operations such as the Cambodia secret air war. He cites Robert Seamans and others in testimony about White House ordered raids and falsified reports to Congress, urging tighter civilian oversight.
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War Foe Will Not Fight Deportation Efforts
Milwaukee activist Michael Cullen, 31, who burned draft records in 1968, will drop his fight at an immigration hearing and plans to return to Ireland with his wife and four children. He says he accepts responsibility and remains an American patriot.
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Riots at Oklahoma State Penitentiary Leave City in Ruins
After a weekend uprising at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary 23 hostages were held 2 convicts killed 17 inmates and 3 guards injured and the prison severely damaged. Fires caused 20 to 30 million dollars in losses as guards regained control by Sunday.
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