CIA Analyst Says Viet Cong Didn't Need Pentagon Papers
AP reports CIA analyst Samuel A. Adams testified that Viet Cong had an excellent spy network and could have learned U.S. plans from spies earlier than 1969, challenging the need for the Pentagon Papers. He testified in defense of Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo, noting U.S. officials may have underestimated enemy troop levels due to political pressure.
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Los Angeles
Central Intelligence Agency
Pentagon
U.S
Vietnam
Samuel A. Adams
Adams
Daniel Ellsberg
Anthony Russo
CIA
United States
Thieu
South Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Court Extends Pennsy Reorganization Deadline
U S District Judge John P Fullam extended the Penn Central reorganization deadline from April 1 to July 2 for submitting definitive plans. He ordered a careful reevaluation of the situation after noting inadequate progress. Lehigh Valley Railroad, 98 percent Penn Central owned, seeks court permission to cease operations by Oct 1, citing monthly losses around 800000.
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John Nash
Lehigh Valley
Penn Central
Nash
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Lehigh and
New England
Interstate Commerce Commission
Easton
Palmerton
ICC
Reading Railroad
Lehigh
Reading
Charles E. Bertram
Northeast
U.S
House To Vote On Secret Meetings
The House weighs a measure to open committee meetings unless members vote to close. The Senate rejected a similar plan 47 to 38. Supporters include Mathias and Beall, while Roth backs open rules. critics warn public closings breed distrust and suspicion.
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Washington
House
Senate
Maryland
Charles McC. Mathias
J. Glen Beall
Senate Interior and Banking Committees
Sen
Adlai Stevenson
William V. Roth
Roth
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
John Pastore
D-Ri
Oil Industry Price Controls Reimposed
Washington action under Phase 3 limits 23 largest oil firms to a 1 percent price rise on most products weighted to 1973-01-10 levels. Exemptions up to 1.5 percent allowed with costs. above that capped by profit margins and pre notification. Dunlop argues measure stabilizes consumer prices and supply.
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Washington
Nixon
John T. Dunlop
Cost of Living Council
Council
Dunlop
Diplomats Given Simple Farewell
In Washington two career diplomats Cleo A. Noel and G. Curtis Moore were remembered in a quiet service at National Presbyterian Church before burial at Arlington. An all military honor guard stood watch as officials including Secretary of State William P. Rogers attended. President Nixon ordered flags at half staff.
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Washington
Cleo A. Noel
G. Curtis Moore
National Presbyterian Church
Arlington National Cemetery
William P. Rogers
Nixon
State Department
Foreign Service
Water Sparks Moon Life Prospect, Says Biologist
Dr. Sidney W. Fox of the University of Miami told lunar science scholars that lunar samples contain chemical precursors to amino acids. When exposed to water in the lab these precursors formed six amino acids, suggesting a primitive living system could emerge on the moon with adequate water. He noted the moon’s precursors produced only six amino acids, leaving open whether all 18 are needed for full life.
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Space Center
Houston
Sidney W. Fox
University of Miami
Fox
Earth
Moon
Lunar
News Files Wanted For Watergate Civil Suit
Attorneys for reporters and officials of three newspapers and a national magazine must file motions by March 13 to quash subpoenas for notes manuscripts and drafts from the Watergate break in cases. Judge Richey orders a tight schedule as multi million dollar suits proceed. Senator Ervin introduces a bill to protect confidential sources extending to state courts and agencies with hearings set March 13.
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Washington (Ap
U.S. District Court
Charles R. Richey
Sam J. Ervin Jr
North Carolina Democrat
Judiciary
Ervin
Dollar Strength Holds Steady in Early London Banking Deals
The dollar firmed slightly in early interbank trading while European markets stayed closed awaiting talks on the world monetary crisis. Gold held at 83.25 dollars per ounce in Zurich but fell 1.50 to 81.50 in London.
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Zurich
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