Army Chief Calley Trial Challenge Inadequate Says Defense
Defense lawyers argued Lt. William L. Calley Jr. cannot receive a fair Army court martial because President Nixon ordered the charge for the My Lai massacre. Lt. Col. Reid Kennedy adjourned the hearing to February 9 to hear more on command control, with subpoenas for top defense officials to be considered.
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FT. Benning
Kennedy
Calley
Melvin Laird
Stanley Resor
Army
William C. Westmoreland
U.S. Supreme Court
Pills Found In Texas Tech Dorm Raid
Police report a midday raid on a Texas Tech dorm room led to the arrest of an 18 year old with six pills and two marijuana containing ecigarettes found in the room. Investigating officers were aided by two district attorneys and TT security police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Tech
Mike Beebe
Joe Compton
Mike Millsap
Robert Wilson
Texas Tech Security Police
Willis Clark
Clark
50Th St
E. Broadway
Jury Acquits Suspect In Pot Case In District Court
Wanda Blair, 26, of 1718 Ast St., acquitted by jury after 1 hour 25 minutes in Judge James A. Ellis 187th District Court. State witness testified marijuana cigarette sold to undercover agent for 75 cents. Defense argued entrapment. Another case: Alfred Williams to face trial for June rape in 137th District Court. Families bear most college costs study notes $12 billion yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Ellis
187Th District Court
Wanda Blair
Ast St
Bob Odom
Margaret Clair McGaugh
F. 23Rd
Fir Ave
Pat Donley
Department of Public Safety
Ray Huffman
Minor Pounds
Alfred Williams
Auburn St
137Th District Court
Betty Joe Whetstone
Quirt Ave
FTC Hearing Backs Tighten Rules on False Food Bargains
The Federal Trade Commission heard that up to a quarter of advertised food bargains were unavailable or pricier in Washington and inner cities. Dr. Russell C. Parker cited improved Safeway results, with out of stock and overprice rates dropping from 21 and 26 percent to five percent by August 1969. The commission weighs a rule forcing supermarkets to stock advertised items at or below the ad price.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Inner City
Russell C. Parker
Baltimore
San Francisco
Parker
Safeway
Easuet
Weekend burglars plunder multiple homes and yards
Police report weekend burglaries at the Marvin Tennell residence and several other addresses. Items stolen include an automatic pistol, camera, a barbecue oven, air compressor, plumber’s fittings, and about $160. additional thefts involve a ladies wristwatch, acetylene tools, a hose, a camper entry, two stoves, a lantern, sleeping bags, a ring, and a trailer with a 600 gallon tank valued at $300.
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Marvin Tennell
Oak St
Jim Carpenter
25Th St
Idalon
Motion To Disallow Evidence In Robbery Case
District Judge Robert H. Bean hears arguments on whether a confession from Lloyd Edward Sanders 18 should be admitted in the June 26 1969 armed robbery case at Mack Blair Motor Co. The defense argues Sanders IQ 76 and inability to understand the statutory warning. Trial set for next week with witnesses Lt Frank Wiley and Sgt Aivie Garrett testifying.
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Robert H. Bean
Lubbock
Frank Wiley
Grand la Defense
Aivie Garrett
Sanders
Bean
Lloyd Edward Sanders
Baylor St
Claud Reed
Mack Blair Motor Co
19Th St
Reed
Johnson welcomes servicemen wives at LBJ ranch visit
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson completed his first year as a private citizen hosting about 100 wives of servicemen at Fort Hood and touring the ranch area including his boyhood home. He kept remarks off the record and declined photographers.
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Austin Cap
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
Austin
Lbj Ranch
Fort Hood
Johnson City
Stonewall
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Blubbock Avalanche-Journal
Latimer
Tech
New York
Capital Food Stores
William L. Calley Jr
My Lai
Bill Tucker
Judge Beans
Tucker
Robert P. Anderson
LBJ
Mexico
Johnsons
Luci
Patrick Nugent
Nicole Marie Nugent
Ecco
Ibson Laiagite
Macaroni
White House
Skinner
Ave
Slide Road
Crisco Oil
Simoniz Reddi
Pine OK
Ormica
Gaeran
Tate Bank
Cisson
Texas
Duncan Hines
Glover's
Lee’s
Franks
PEG
Peyton
Longhorn
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