Rights of GI Impaired by Denied Legal Aid in Saigon
A military judge ruled the Army impaired Pvt. Gerald D. McLemore’s right to counsel by denying civilian attorney access to military transport and telephones to prepare his case. Col. Ralph Hammack denied a postponement, stating rights were impaired but not unlawfully restricted. McLemore, 20, of Rock Island Illinois, faces murder charges linked to a racial incident at Chu Lai.
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Saigon
U.S
Ralph Hammack
Henry M. Aronson
Lawyers Military Defense Committee
Pvt
Gerald D. McLemore
Rock Island
McLemore
Chu Lai
Americal Division
History written by the winner seldom honors the loser
A reflective remark noting that history favors the victor and often fails to honor the defeated, regardless of the defender’s validity or righteousness. The quote emphasizes subjective memory and the power of winning narratives.
Woman Repairs Dump Trucks At Home In Kermit
Mozelle Gotcher helps her husband service two dump trucks at their home shop. She handles wiring points springs and welding and can charge a battery. Her husband drives while she manages bookkeeping calls and home care. She says small fingers aid precision work and resigned a church secretary post to work at home.
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Avalanche—Journal
Kermit
T. N
Mozele) Gotcher
Mozelle
Gotcher
Woman Collects Four Generations of Keepsakes in Lorenzo Museum
Mrs. B. H. Cypert stores memories of four generations in a backhouse near Ralls, Texas. The room holds tools, furniture, a stove, spinning wheel, butter molds, and other heirlooms traveled from Alabama to East Texas and Crosby County, reflecting family work and home life.
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B. H. Cypert
Lorenzo
Cypert
Savage
Ralls
Alabama
Texas
Crosby County
Reds War Material Target of Attacks
Saigon AP reports a three pronged bombing campaign by U S warplanes across Indochina focusing on enemy supply routes in Laos and Cambodia. A U S F1 Phantom was shot down near the Plain of Jars, with the two crewmen saved.
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Saigon
U.S
Indochina
Laos
Cambodia
South Vietnam
U.S. Air Force
7Th Air Force
Navy
Ith Fleet
Marine Corps
Air Force
Plain of Jars
Missing Chihuahua Reunited After Citywide Effort
Levelland residents recall a heartwarming tale of Chiquita a 12 year old two pound chihuahua found after a cold night. The dog lacked tags or a sweater as the Allisons visited Lubbock on New Year Eve. A radio appeal spread, and Vickie Hipp alerted her parents who connected with the family.
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Levelland
Jon
the Avalanche-Journal
Chiquita
Alvin R. Allison
Lubbock
Allisons
Allison
Vickie Hipp
Charles Hipp
Temple Ave
Hipp
Chihuahua
New Party Drives Texas Effort to Register 18-Year-Olds
AP reports the New Party tours Texas to urge 18-year-olds to register before January 31. Organizer Robert Kunst says the youth vote could influence national races in 1972 and aims to enroll 16 and 17-year-olds now for 1972 eligibility. Dan Laurie adds plans to push for 18-year-olds voting for local and state officials as well as national offices.
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Dallas
New Party
Texas
Robert Kunst
Kunst
Dan Laurie
The
New Party of Texas
Seminole Chamber Banquet To Feature Carlen Coach Speaker
Texas Tech football coach Jim Carlen will be guest speaker at the Seminole Chamber of Commerce banquet at 7 30 pm. The program includes the presentation of the top former award. Chamber president is Glen Cavitt.
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Seminole
Texas Tech
Jim Carlen
Seminole Chamber of ‘Commerce
Chamber
Glen Cavitt
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Gerry Burton
John Fairley
Aronson
Defense Department
Tor
Vietnam
Kermit Housewife
By Eloise Roe
Gol Dairy Products
University Ave
Levelland Family
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Carlen
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