Insight Into The Strange Side Of War analysis
AP analysis explores how fear mistrust and brutality shape U S troops in Vietnam. It links civilian massacres at My Lai to a war without a front where snipers booby traps and hidden enemies fuel cynicism. It cites specific incidents and quotes an Army doctor on combat psychology.
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Atkins to tell grand jury details of Tate murder
Los Angeles AP report says attorney for Susan Denise Atkins plans to reveal all details of the Tate murder to the grand jury, including claims she was hypnotized by Charles Manson. Atkins will waive self incrimination and testify about accompanying clan members in the killings, while seeking to portray temporary insanity as her defense. Prosecutors plan to indict Manson for conspiracy to commit murder and pursue related charges against others.
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Viet Cong Extends Christmas and New Year Cease Fire
Viet Cong announces longer truces for Christmas and New Year extending two days beyond Saigon's plan. The radio sets the Christmas cease 1 a.m. Dec 21 to 1 a.m. Dec 27 and the New Year truce 1 a.m. Dec 30 to 1 a.m. Jan 2, while Thieu's 24 hour cease-fires start 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve. U.S. forces will join in Thieu’s truce.
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Calley Called To Testify In My Lai Massacre Case
Washington AP Army 1st Lt William L Calley faces testimony from a special panel on the My Lai massacre charges. Capt Ernest Medina, Calleys commander, says he did not order or witness a massacre, while Calley is accused of premeditated murder of at least 109 Vietnamese civilians. News memo notes deserion reports from North Vietnamese defectors and guards accompanying infiltrating units.
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County forecast cloudy cool with periods of rain
Weather county forecast calls for a cloudy cool spell with some rain tonight and Saturday. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph tonight, high in the 40s Saturday, low tonight in the upper 30s. Precipitation chances 0 percent tonight, 60 percent Saturday. Hourly temps wrap to 8 am today. barometer 30.01. Ad for Franklin Savings Association promotes daily compounding interest.
Blacks Seize Control of Harvard Office Area
About 50 to 100 Black protesters occupied Harvard Universitys University Hall in Cambridge moving in before the workday began and barring entry. The group from Organization for Black Unity demanded higher Black enrollment and better treatment of Black workers while authorities considered trespass charges. No clear police action occurred as discussions with Harvard officials continued.
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Burger names 10 judges to oversee off bench activities
Chief Justice Warren E Burger appoints ten federal judges to monitor off bench work by all judges. A three member review committee will receive quarterly reports on payments over 100 dollars from out of court activities. A seven member advisory panel will judge teaching lecturing and charity work upon request. The Judicial Conference backed relaxing a prior ban on compensated off bench activities.
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Rap Brown to speak at Lawrence conference session
H Rap Brown chairman of the SNCC will address the only public session of a three day Black Students Unions of the Midwest conference in Lawrence Kansas. He seeks to appeal a five year sentence for illegal rifle carriage and faces a Maryland riot incitement trial next month.
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Syria frees two Israeli hijack victims in swap deal
Syria released two Israeli passengers from a TWA jetliner hijacked to Damascus and flown to Athens in exchange for 13 Syrians freed by Israel. The Syrians included two pilots and 11 others who crossed from the occupied Golan Heights near Quneitra. Israel had opposed swaps to avoid encouraging more hijackings.
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Pearl Harbor memories prompt reunion call
David Bunch a retired Navy man from 114 S Locust recalls being aboard the cruiser New Orleans during the Pearl Harbor attack and invites others who were at Pearl Harbor or aboard ships that day to contact CH 2 1012 for a reminiscence gathering on the 28th anniversary.
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SALT Talks Seventh Secret Session Held in Helsinki
The United States and the Soviet Union conducted their seventh secret SALT session in Helsinki, lasting an hour and a half. A further meeting is planned for Monday. Preliminary talks aim to define terms and set an agenda, with full negotiations to follow in the new year after an expected 10 days to two weeks of talks.
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