Robb denies company involvement in Da Nang killings
Robb rejects charges that his firm took part in Da Nang killings and defends actions in Vietnam. He cites village firefights and avoidance of civilian casualties to prevent Viet Cong use of civilians, and notes no verified incidents have been disclosed despite Trigona’s accusations.
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da Nang
Martin Trigona
Sen. Percy
Pentagon
Illinois
Washington
Marine Corps Division of Personnel
Martin-Trigona
Sen
Percy
Second Boy Arrested In Cop Tussle
A second youth, Cory Loftis aged 18, rushed a patrolman and slugged him on the chin during an arrest. Loftis was booked on assault and battery and interfering with a police officer. The other youth, Weber, held on gross intoxication and carrying a concealed weapon charges.
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Weber
Cory Loftis
George Kleistgen
Loftis
Brent
the Sun
Chicago Battle Leaves 2 Dead
In a confrontation described as chaotic by witnesses, two Black Panthers died and two others were wounded as the group exchanged fire and surrendered. Hampton was found dead with a .45 pistol and shotgun nearby. Ronald Satchel and Blair Anderson were hospitalized in serious condition with multiple wounds.
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Ronald Satchel
Blair Anderson
Satchel
Anderson
Giant Waves Threaten Hawaii Coast as Storms Rattle Islands
A 15 mile beach stretch faced evacuation to higher ground as giant breakers from the current storms caused over 1 million dollars in damage and displaced about 1,000 people. Two individuals were reported missing while a Weather Bureau bulletin placed the storm 1200 miles north with winds near 50 mph generating dangerous surf on the north and west shores.
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Winter Weather Grips Central Plains and Great Lakes
Heavy snow warnings stretch across the central Plains as western Kansas experiences rain and freezing precipitation spreading toward Friday. A coastal Maine storm merges with Great Lakes snow squalls while Gale warnings cover the Great Lakes. Florida sees frost warnings as western New York could gain three inches more snow, Rochester at nine inches total. Temperatures span 17 to 76 degrees across the nation.
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Ohio Valley
New England
Florida
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N.Y
At Least Six Members Of Hippie Cult To Be Charged In Tate Murders
Los Angeles prosecutors seek murder and conspiracy indictments against six or more members of the Manson Family in the Sharon Tate killings. Charles Manson and others face charges as Grand Jury weighs indictments, with Susan Atkins expected to testify about the “band in black” that carried out the slayings.
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UPI
Sharon Tate
Aaron H. Stovitz
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Manson
Susan Atkins
Tate
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Ble
Paul Caruso
Caruso
Benedict Canyon
Miss Tate
Terry Melcher
Melcher
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Calif
Death Valley
Linda Darlene Kasabian
Rogers Sees Helsinki Talks Starting Well
Secretary of State William P. Rogers told NATO ministers the Helsinki strategic arms talks with the Soviets have made a good start though the road ahead will be difficult. He warned against a premature European security conference and noted U S troop withdrawals from Vietnam.
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Brussels
UPI
William P. Rogers
Helsinki
Agnew Criticism Sparks Debate On News Coverage
Democratic figures defend Agnew against accusations of press pressure while he raises concerns about network reporting. Senate and NATO ministers discuss European security and SALT talks with U.S. envoy Gerard Smith slated to brief on progress. Moscow and Helsinki talks described as constructive though preliminary.
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Helsinki
U.S
Gerard C. Smith
Three Las Vegans Hurt Seriously In Auto Mishaps
Three Las Vegans were seriously injured Thursday in two automobile accidents according to police. Anthony Filippone 40 of 5913 Halifax Dr in critical condition after a head on collision at Decatur Blvd and Del Ray Ave. Filippone cited for reckless driving. Four year old Mildred Gardner of 2120 Van Patten Drive suffered leg hip and shoulder injuries when struck by a car at Las Vegas Blvd South and Park Paseo. The driver Irwin Garfield 60 was cited for allegedly passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian.
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Anthony Filippone
Halifax Dr
Decatur Blvd
del Ray Ave
Mildred Gardner
van Patten Drive
Las Vegas Blvd
Park Paseo
Irwin Garfield
Lodge Bows Out Of Vietnam Peace Talks
Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge ends ten months as chief U S negotiator with no progress and doubts a settlement will be reached. He remains optimistic about a future peace while blaming the stalemate on the Communists. Xuan Thuy echoes no solution exists but cites U S rigidity and aggression as blocks to talks.
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Paris
UPI
Henry Cabot Lodge
Vietnam
U. S
Nixon
United States
Saigon
Xuan Thuy
Thuy
Washington
Week's Viet Toll Drops After Four-Week Rise
U S command reports last week 70 Americans killed, down 60 from the prior week, amid overall Vietnam War tolls rising past 300,000. South Vietnamese deaths 378 with 953 wounded. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong losses 2,177. The week marks 29th straight where Vietnamese deaths exceed American losses.
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Saigon
Vps
U.S
City Employes Organize New Labor Union
A union to represent Las Vegas city workers formed in an organizational meeting. About 50 employees attended and elected Howard Dunn president Tony De Palma vice president and Bernard Polk treasurer. Local 1863 of AFSCME aims for limited recognition and payroll deductions with 200 workers already backing the effort.
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Las Vegas
Howard Dunn
City Electric Shop
Tony DePalma
Parks
Bernard Polk
American Federation of State
Afl-Cio
Louis Zimmer
Zimmer
Laxalt Pushes Plan to Relax Nevada Gaming Rules
Nevada figures consider loosening controls to let authorities decide which casino applications to grant. The plan aims to let in some out of state operators while keeping undesirables out and ensuring Nevada owners stay focused on local business.
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Johnson
Cuba
Sheraton Hotels
Cliff Jones
Las Vegas
Playboy Clubs
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