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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1971

Page

3

Meade Hearings Probe My Lai Records In Atrocity Case

Lt. Col. Brannen testified about seeing an evidentiary report tied to Hendersons findings on the My Lai assault and Barker papers. Donaldson noted only Hendersons April 24 1968 letter was ordered for search revealing My Lai links. The case centers on alleged dereliction of duty and failure to report war crimes by Lt. Col. Henderson and other officers.

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Medina's Murder Trial Delayed Over Polygraph Test

The Medina murder trial faces delay as military court rules keep polygraph results inadmissible while questions remain admissible. Army CID examiner Brisentine previewed his testimony, detailing Medina's interview over 14 hours about My Lai assault. Medina contested Calley’s actions and seeks White House help for interpreters while witness Widmer faces contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment. Continuous recesses aim to settle issues blocking the case continuation.

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Reds May Have Military Lead

Washington AP reports congressional auditors doubt a $3 billion Soviet lead estimate cited by the Pentagon. Dr. John Foster notes potential serious Soviet weapon surprises in 2–3 years. GAO says data are sparse yet show trend indications. exact spending gaps remain uncertain. Foster warns a $3 billion disparity could yield several major weapons developments if accurate.

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Air Rate War Hearing Slated in Texas (4P)

A prehearing conference on the air rate dispute among Southwest Airlines Braniff International and Texas International is set for Sept 23 by the Texas Aeronautics Commission staff. Southwest urged the commission to also review Braniff and Texas intrastate rates and criticized Braniffs Dallas to Austin fare of 24 dollars as discriminatory.

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