Second GI Acquitted Of My Lai Charge
Sgt. Charles Hutto, 22, of Tallulah La., acquitted of assault with intent to murder My Lai villagers during a 1968 operation. Verdict by six offcier jurors after about two hours. Hutto embraced his lawyers as his wife Brenda cried in the audience. His civilian lawyer Edward Magill called the verdict an important win for Charlie Hutto and the Army.
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Hutto
Laffoon
Highland
Ind
Brenda
Atlana
Edward Magill
Miami
Fla
Magill
Charley Company
States Begin New Push For Tax Sharing
Washington reports financially pinched states pressing for a share of federal funds. They back Nixon's revenue sharing or push for a constitutional convention to force action. New Jersey leads, with many legislatures joining. If two thirds call for a convention, it could draft an amendment ratified by states. Congress may respond with legislation. Mills remains wary amid a growing federal deficit.
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Capitol Hill
Nixon
Congress
New Jersey
U.S
Barry Mackey
National Legislative Conference
Everett Dirksen
R-Ill
Supreme Court
Dirksen
Philadelphia
Mackey
Spiro T. Agnew
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Soviet Moon Sample Share With United States
A top Soviet scientist said Moscow will share with American researchers a moon sample from the unmanned Luna 16 mission. Dr. A. P. Vinogradov noted the Luna 16 material closely resembles Apollo 11 and 12 samples in petrology mineralogy and chemistry.
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Houston,tex
A. P. Vinogradov
Soviet Academy of Science
America
Vinogradov
Hell's Angel Acquitted Of Rock Murder
In Oakland, AP reports Hells Angel Alan Passaro, 22, was acquitted of murdering Meredith Hunter at the Altamont Rolling Stones concert as film crews recorded. Hunter, 18, of Berkeley, had five stab wounds while Passaro claimed fear for his life and that the knife wounds were not fatal. Passaro remains jailed to serve a paroled violation sentence.
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Oakland
Calif
Alan David Passaro
San Jose
Hells Angels
Celeste
Passaro
Alameda County
Soledad
Santa Clara County
Meredith Hunter
Berkeley
Hunter
William J. Hayes
Alameda County Superior Court
George Walker
Alta‘unite
Speedway
Nim
Inner City Trails Suburbs In Education
Washington AP reports a Census Bureau study shows a wide education gap between inner city and suburban residents. About half of adults over 24 in the 30 large cities failed to complete four years of high school, while 37 percent of affluent suburbanites did not obtain a high school diploma.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Rollings to Leave Danforth's Office
JEFFERSON CITY AP Atty Gen John C Danforth announced Dale L Rollings will resign next month as chief counsel of his criminal division to practice law in St Charles Rollings formerly was an assistant prosecuting attorney in Greene County He handled the ouster suit against Pemiscot County Sheriff Clyde Orton and represented the attorney general before the Cole County grand jury which indicted State Treasurer William E Robinson on charges of misusing his office for private gain He was the first head of the Prosecuting Attorneys Liaison Service to coordinate Missouri s 113 prosecuting attorneys
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Jefferson City
John C. Danforth
Dale L. Rollings
St. Charles
Rollings
Greene County
Pemiscot County
Clyde Orton
Cole County
William E. Robinson
Prosecuting Attorneys Liaison Service
Missouri
Still The Same Face In Mirror
Kansas City AP reports famed pianist Artur Rubinstein, 82, quips about his looks before a concert, saying he always looks the same after inspecting himself in a mirror. He is in town for a tour stop as part of 46 concerts on this run.
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Kansas City
Artur Rubinstein
Rubinstein
Birthday Events Today Honor King Birthday
The nation marks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday with tributes, closings, and ceremonies. Governors in Florida and Virginia issue statements. Ralph Abernathy leads a Washington march. King’s widow attends Atlanta memorial. Memphis observes readings. nine states acknowledge the holiday with various observances. James Earl Ray pleads guilty in his murder. in Vietnam, black soldiers march to honor King at Long Binh.
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Associated Press
Martin Luther King
Ppace
Memphis
Florida
Reuben Askew
Virginia
Linwood Holton
King
Ralph D. Abernathy
Southern Christian Leaders' Conference
Washington, D.C
Capitol
Atlanta
Ebeneezer Baptist Church
Michigan
James Earl Ray
Tennessee
South Vietnam
Army
Long Binh
Suit Seeks Halt On Florida Canal
Conservationists filed a federal suit to halt a 185.2 million cross Florida barge canal now about one third finished. The Environmental Defense Fund seeks a preliminary injunction and full hearing, arguing the project harms the Oklawaha River, wildlife, groundwater, and Ocala National Forest, while backers cite economic benefits.
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Dillon Graham
Associated Press
Weler
U.S
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Environmental Defense Fund Inc
New York
Oklawaha
Ocala National Forest
Justice Department
Fund
Council On Environmental Quality
Army Engineers
Mayport
Jacksonville
Atlantic Ocean
Oklawaha River
Yankeetown
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Powell Executor to Address Estate Actions at SIU
Edwardsville Illinois AP John S Rendleman chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will present to the SIU Board of Trustees a statement on his role as executor of the late Paul Powell Illinois secretary of state The statement will cover actions taken and planned Rendleman faced criticism from Gov Ogilvie over delays in disclosing $800000 found in Powells Springfield hotel room after his death Board chairman Lindell Sturgis said Rendlemans position would be reviewed in an executive session Rendleman cited attorney advice for delaying the disclosure
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Edwardsville, Ill
John S. Rendleman
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville
SIU Board of Trustees
Paul Powell
Ilinois
Rendleman
Richard B. Ogilvie
Truck-Trailer License Deadline Extended By Order
The renewal deadline for truck and trailer licenses is extended from January 15 to the end of the month by executive order. James E. Schaffner, director of revenue, says the extension helps owners meet motor vehicle inspection requirements. safety inspection stickers are required before renewal. Many trucks may be on the road during the usual registration period.
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Jefferson City
James E. Schaffner
Revenue
Schaffner
Man’s World Now Is Gray And Sullen
HAL BOYLE dispatches from New York describing winter blues as men and women feel worn and grouchy. Everyone mutters about resigning from daily life as gray skies press on, with postmasters, bosses, and bar visits reflecting the season’s gloom and fatigue.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Ftat
Florida
Santa Claus
Fragmented public anger and unpaid bills linger at home
A harsh domestic scene depicts public rage and threats as a man fears lynching and removal. Toys he brought lie broken while unpaid bills accumulate on the living room table, anticipated to remain through the Fourth of July. The text ends with a bleak chorus of resignation.
Nixon dedicates Eisenhower Center in Capitol Hill complex
President Nixon participates in the dedication of the 1.5 million Dwight D. Eisenhower National Republican Center on Capitol Hill. Mamie Eisenhower leads a ribbon cutting as the GOP National Committee attends a January meeting to name a new chairman Roger Morton for the party.
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Washington
Nixon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mamie Eisenhower
GOP
National Committee
Rogers Morton
Capitol Hill Associates
Housing Committee Headquarers
Young Repubicans Federation
Republican Governors Association
National Federation of Republican Woman
GOP National Finance Committee
Republican Congressional Committee
Supreme Court adopts weekly release plan for major opinions
The Supreme Court will publish major opinions throughout the week to improve public understanding and reduce overtime printing. Decisions will appear as one sentence rulings on Mondays, with opinions issued Tuesdays to Thursdays, while Fridays are kept for private conferences on pending cases.
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Washington
Supreme Court
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