Captain refuses to bomb North Vietnam over war aims
Captain Michael J. Heck, 30, a B52 pilot from Chula Vista, Calif., said he refused orders to bomb North Vietnam because the goals do not justify mass destruction and killing. He described pursuing conscientious objector status while facing possible court-martial and two years in prison.
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Trend Toward Students, Fewer Lawyers in Kansas Legislature
In Topeka the fastest growing group in the Kansas Legislature is students. Eight House members and one senator are listed as students, while 43 lawyers served in 1971-72. Now 23 lawyers exist across both chambers, with 12 in the Senate and 11 in the House. Agriculture remains a key occupation, with 15 new senators and 42 new House members holding agricultural jobs. Total 40 senators and 125 House members.
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Army to streamline command structure for efficiency
The Army plans its first major reorganization in 11 years aiming to save 150 to 200 million dollars annually. It will cut 10 15 thousand military and civilian personnel, erase the Continental Army Command, create a new Force Command at Ft McPherson and a Training and Doctrine Command at Ft Monroe, while preserving combat divisions and overseas commands.
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