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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1971
Page
4
The Calley verdict prompts a flood of telegrams to Fort Benning and the jury, many praised him for wrong reasons. The piece argues outside influence on the military trial is improper and calls for reassessing the armed forces system while acknowledging emotional reactions and the broader issue of duty versus humanity.
In Commentary James Q Wilson criticizes Crime in America for lacking consistent argument and clarity on crime seriousness. Sidney Hook and Van den Haag are cited, debating liberty versus safety and Clark’s misuses of statistics. Buckley asserts Clark misleads with figures and defends law enforcement measures while lampooning liberal rhetoric.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio lists subscription options with per copy and home delivery prices. Motor route payments total 3.47 in 12 installments or 3.20 in four weeks, plus a 10 cent monthly service charge. mail rates 90 dollars per year in area, 58 outside USA, all subscriptions due in advance.
Dave Began presents Sun River Press wheels that convert American dollars to foreign currencies. Three compact wheels cover Europe Israel, the Pacific Far East, and the Caribbean South America, updated to January 1 1971, available for a dollar. Easter joy and fashion tips follow with reflections on new shoes for children.
Washington reports the Calley murder conviction for premeditated killings of at least 22 Vietnamese civilians is unlikely to end debate. Senator Ribicoff urges executive clemency, arguing all sides committed atrocities and Calley should not bear sole responsibility. Capt. Medina also faces murder charges, condemning the verdict as harsh within wartime chaos. Military reflection on rules for missions in Vietnam follows.
Analysis argues that junior officers should not be held responsible for actions under emergency army operations. It questions whether Lt Calley’s commands in a Viet Cong area justify premeditated murder or a normal wartime response. The military court ruled Calley wrong, signaling caution to officers in similar future incidents amidst rising U.S. public opinion over the My Lai events.
A columnist warns that ad hoc fund raising groups on campuses and in cities like Boston and Cambridge prey on liberal sentiment. Many fronts divert money to salaries and unrelated causes, with examples from Save Biafra and the Spanish Republic funds. The Media FBI burglary exposed a scheme tied to the National Black Economic Development Conference, showing small donations supported clothing and other costs rather than stated reparations.
The piece claims tendons rubbing against foot bones create a sound caribou make when walking. It notes the monarch of the tun dra, a caribou stag may stand 4% feet at the shoulder and weigh 375 pounds. It also states caribou females possess antlers like males. Finally it mentions Charles Goodyear discovering vulcanization of rubber.
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