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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1971
Page
10
Nation reacts angrily to court decree on Lt. Calley and the My Lai war crimes case. Citizens protest with petitions and planned campaigns, urging clemency for the serviceman. Calls arise from veterans groups and residents, as demonstrations and organizational plans begin across states.
AUSTIN UPI reports Lt William L Calley Jr's death sentence trials sparked protests across states including Houston San Diego and Jackson. Sen Frank E Moss urged Nixon to curb national guilt and emphasize accountability beyond one man. The Austin American Statesman notes burial plans at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and quotes leaders linking actions in Vietnam to broader national conscience.
Residents vent at high emotion after the Calley conviction. A mother with sons in the armed forces voices distress over military duty and civilian trial outcomes. Dale Rogers of 1516 24th Place comments on responsibility and authority in wartime orders.
Letters and interviews express support and opposition to the court martial verdict in the My Lai case. Residents discuss responsibility for civilian deaths, military duty, and the impact on morale, with some defending Calley as fighting a war and others condemning the killings.
The House voted 114 to 29 to restore draft exemptions for divinity students and support a $27 billion rise in military pay and allowances. The debate includes ending undergraduate student deferments and setting withdrawal deadlines, with Nixon opposing a fixed date for troop withdrawals amid Paris talks.
A large storm system drenched central U.S. areas with rain and snow while winds fanned dust across Texas. Lubbock to Dallas saw gusts up to 70 mph with 80s highs in parts of the state. Forecasters predicted a cooling front and clearing skies by Friday with no rain expected in western Texas.
Lt. William L. Calley Jr is sentenced to life in prison by a military court at Fort Benning for the premeditated murder of 22 Vietnamese civilians at My Lai. Jurors defend their verdict saying they left no stone unturned and will seek appeals through military and possibly Supreme Court review.
A 17 year old told police the two year old found abandoned near Catalina Park Sunday is her baby. She was taken to juvenile court for questioning to verify maternity. An unidentified couple left the child with Miss Chastine Dame 19 who said they were Los Angeles bound.
Three men were arrested in Hale Center about 30 minutes after a cash register was stolen from Bob White's Service Station in Plainview. They remain jailed Wednesday night with no charges filed yet.
State lawmakers heard testimony from business leaders across Texas opposing a personal and corporate income tax. Proponents argued a low tax climate supports growth, while legislators and chamber officials warned against shifting tax burdens and stifling job creation.
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