Sill Officers Divided On Impact Of Calley Conviction
Fort Sill officers split over Lt. William L. Calley’s My Lai verdict. Most say it won’t affect future combat orders though some foresee caution and fewer indiscriminate actions. Several criticize others not tried. many note the trial was fair and condemn atrocities. See SILL. Page 4, Col.
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Nixon Tightens Wage and Price Rules for Construction
President Nixon ordered flexible wage and price limits to curb inflation in the building trades. An anti inflationary machinery will be overseen by craft-by craft boards with Davis Bacon Act enforcement to ensure federal projects pay union-scale wages. Officials say typical pay increases will hover around 6 percent annually amid potential contract renegotiations.
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Calley Conviction Sparks Calls For Life Plea By Stipe
Oklahoma City dispatch reports state Sen Gene Stipe who led the defense of a Vietnam atrocity case says he has been contacted by Calley defense supporters and is considering appealing for life for Randall Herrod and Calley. He criticizes the verdict as a black day in US military justice and notes Calley awaits sentencing on three counts of premeditated murder.
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Injured Fort Sill Man In Critical Condition
A 20 year old Fort Sill soldier John F Tatro of the 21st Aviation Company was in surgery this morning after being injured in an incident. He was listed in very critical condition with unknown extent of injuries and believed paralyzed from the waist down. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported he was undiscovered for two hours.
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Council Approves New Model Cities Projects
City Council approves 27 second year Model Cities projects expected to draw 12 million in funding from federal state and local sources over several years. HUD must grant final approval before projects begin July 1 with a 2 067 000 HUD grant matching 42 642 city admin costs.
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Hall Tax Plan Negotiations Continue
Three way talks among the House Senate and the governor's office press to break the logjam over Gov Hall's tax increase program. The House backs a 44 million package including a 9 million a year liquor tax boost while seeking more figures from Hall.
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Manson Death Penalty Upheld Amid Mixed Reactions
Jurors who imposed the death penalty on Charles Manson and three co-defendants in the Tate LaBianca murders face automatic appeals. Judge Charles Older can modify the sentence to life imprisonment at formal sentencing. Deputy District Attorney Vincent Bugliosi expects the case to reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
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U S Fighter Bombers Strike North Vietnam DMZ Batteries
Four American jet fighters crossed the Ben Hai River and attacked North Vietnamese artillery in the northern DMZ. The command said the mission was a protective reaction with no confirmation of hits. Separate reports say about a dozen 122mm guns were positioned below the DMZ in response to buildup and moves toward Laos.
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Jury May Reconsider Its Verdict
FT. BENNING Ga AP Lt William Calley Jr will plead for his life to the jury that convicted him of premeditated murder of Vietnamese civilians at My Lai. The sentencing phase begins today. The defense would not disclose what he will say. Antiwar sentiment and friends may prompt reconsideration to a lesser verdict such as unpremeditated murder or voluntary manslaughter. A single sentence will be returned. The six man panel needed five votes for life and all six for death. Judge Kennedy noted a prior case where jurors reversed after learning punishment limits. Latimer plans to present letters. Kennedy said he would see the proceedings at 1 p.m. EST.
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Temperatures Rise to Lower 90s This Wednesday
The forecast calls for highs in the lower 90s on Wednesday with a heat trend. Tonight's low near 50 and afternoon readings should climb, following Monday's 65 degree high and 42 degree overnight.
Conviction comments shock Herrod over Calley verdict
Randall Herrod a former Marine private now at Poteau Community College says he is shocked and disappointed by Army Lt. William Calley’s conviction. He argues combat rules were outdated and defends life over orders, reflecting on My Lai and differing wartime experiences.
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