Just War Doctrine Rejected by Court in Draft Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that Congress did not intend to exempt conscientious objectors from any war, closing the door on the just war doctrine for Catholics and others. Muhammad Ali's draft appeal, argued on religious grounds, awaits a separate hearing next month.
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Vietnam
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Justice Department
Joe Frazier
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Court Upheld Ban on Swedish Film and Other Actions
The court upheld Maryland’s ban on the Swedish movie I Am Curious Yellow as obscene and declined to hear a protest over astronauts praying. It ruled job tests that screen out Black candidates without valid qualifications unconstitutional, allowed South Carolina to exclude men from a women’s college, and let stand a contempt conviction against the Oklahoma City couple who defied a desegregation order. Justice Marshall offered a reading that conscientious objection to all war includes Vietnam protests. Ali’s lawyers argued Muslim doctrine forbids participation in any war, while government lawyers may press a broader, war-specific challenge.
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Police Probe of Motorcycle Clash in Cleveland
Police prepare to seek charges against 87 arrested after a fatal motorcycle gang clash at the Hall of Polish Women. Breed members and Hell's Angels face possible counts including first degree murder and conspiracy to kill as detectives raid a Brunswick barn and search for weapons and heroin.
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John H. Vores
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Nixon Seeks Limited Expansion of Safeguard ABM
The Nixon administration urged Congress to authorize a fourth ABM site at Warren AFB or near Washington, aiming to bolster leverage in SALT talks with the Soviet Union. Defense Secretary Laird said the move preserves flexibility until a robust agreement is possible, warning against both excessive action and inaction. The State Department sided that Russia’s new missile would influence ongoing negotiations in Vienna next week.
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