Witness invokes Fifth in Medina My Lai court trial
A military judge considers forcing Frederick Widmer to testify at the Capt. Ernest Medina court martial. Widmer, a member of Medina's command group who shot a wounded Vietnamese boy, invoked the Fifth Amendment amid questions on immunity scope. Col. Kenneth Howard delayed ruling to review Bailey's immunity challenge as cross examination looms.
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Ernest L. Medina
Frederick Widmer
Lower Burrell
Medina
My Lai
Widmer
Gary Myers
John M. Smail
Kent
Wash
Smail
Col
Kenneth Howard
Howard
F. Lee Bailey
Bailey
Stamps worth over a million shown at British North American Philatelic event
In Halifax experts from the British North American Philatelic Society showcase more than one million dollars in stamps at their annual convention. The display features rare issues and valuable collections drawing stamp enthusiasts.
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Halifax. .S
British North American Philatelic Society
Women’s Lib March An Annual Affair
The Associated Press reports that women’s liberation groups organize marches and speak outs across the United States to press for equal political power child care abortion and contraception rights equal education and employment and rights under the law. NOW plans a Washington speak-out backing an equal rights amendment while leaders seek a larger voting bloc to influence politicians. Gloria Steinem emphasizes a shift from consciousness-raising to action as NOW expands from about 3 000 to 10 000 members despite counter demonstrations like HOW in Los Angeles featuring satin pillows to mock the life of ease claimed for women by husbands.
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Associated Press
Women’s Liberation Movement
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Los Angeles
National Organization For Women
Washington
Gloria Steinem
Jacquie Davison
Kingman, Ariz
Happiness of Womanhood
Carry-out liquor permit suspended for seven days
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control suspends the carry-out liquor permit for Robert Davidson, Davey’s Pony Keg, 1519 Germantown Road, for seven days starting at noon on September 12. He was found guilty in municipal court of sale to a minor on November 20, 1970.
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Robert Davidson
Davey
Germantown Road
Ohio Department of Liquor Control
Columbus
New Zealand Weekly News Ceases Publication After Century
Wellington New Zealand. The New Zealand Weekly News has ended publication after more than a century due to rising costs and falling advertising revenue. AP reported the closure reflecting ongoing financial pressures in the press industry.
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Wellington
N.Z
New Zealand
News
Ohio State Fair Opens Under Foreboding Skies
Ohio's 118th State Fair opened before dawn in Columbus with Gov. John J. Gilligan presiding. A crowd, including his wife and lawmakers, saw the first gate entry by Mike and Robert Bayliss, ages 12 and 14, as Gina Gilligan received a stuffed donkey. Officials aim for over two million total attendance over 12 days, hoping the grandstand acts draw crowds despite threatening weather. The day featured a marching band festival, tractor pulling championships, and an amateur boxing tournament, plus new Farm Festival of American Folklife and a governor’s office sponsored opinion box for state government topics.
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Ohio
John J. Gilligan
Gilligan
Lilly
Gina
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