Nixon Delays Speedy Calley Review
President Nixon has not rushed the Army review of Lt. William L. Calley Jr. life sentence for the My Lai killings. Aides say the process should proceed through normal channels at a deliberate pace, though expansion like extra stenographers is possible to speed record preparation. Ehrlichman said the trial record should take 30 to 60 days to complete, with broader review to follow.
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Nixon
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My Lai
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Ft. Benning
John D. Ehrlichman
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Supreme Court blocks school prayer bid in New Jersey
News briefs report the Supreme Court rejecting a bid by a New Jersey school board to resume prayer in public schools in a 7 to 2 decision. Other items note Lackawanna officials failing to block a Negro housing subdivision and a ruling on the Vietnam draft law. A rail dispute settlement and President Nixon intervening on Calley’s case are also in brief.
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New Jersey
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Trade Bill Expected To Get OK
The Senate moves toward passage of a bill to expand Export-Import Bank authority from 13.5 to 20 billion and extend its life to 1976. Mondale adds East-West finance with presidential approval. White House opposition noted. The administration supports opening more exports to Soviet bloc, easing port notice rules pending reciprocity.
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Senate
East Europe
Walter F. Mondale
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U.S
Europe
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White House
Soviet Union
West
Great Lake
Gulf
Coast Guard
India Refuses Arms To Rebels In East Pakistan
Skirmishing continues around East Pakistan as Bengali independence forces harass West Pakistani troops and face supply problems. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi rejects arms supplies, while Congress backs the freedom movement morally. News from Calcutta notes air raids, bomb making by refugees, road blockades, and mixed reports on casualties.
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India
East Pakistan
Indira Gandhi
Congress Party
Freedom Movement
Begali
Kushtia
Cuadanga
United News of India
Krishnagar
West Pakistan
Dinajpur
Chilean municipal elections boost Allende coalition
In early results from 280 municipalities the Popular Unity coalition led by Allende won 871 724 votes or 48.45 percent. The Christian Democrats, Nationalists and Democratic Radical trailed with 846 778 votes. One death occurred amid the voting and nine Socialists were reportedly arrested with two revolvers seized.
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Salvador Allende
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Nationalists
Democratic Radical Party
Socialist Party
Puerto Aysen
Daniel Vergara
Meir rejects Suez deal and vows borders ultimatum
Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir rejects Egypt’s offer to reopen the Suez Canal in exchange for Israeli withdrawal and reiterates demand for a formal peace treaty and secure borders. She pledges to retain Gaza, Golan Heights, Sharm el Sheikh and Arab Jerusalem amid regional clashes.
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Associated Press
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Suez Canal
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Sharm el Sheikh
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Jerusalem
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Moshe Dayan
Sadat
United States
Israel
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U.S
Nixon
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Sinai Peninsula
Tiran Strait
Arab Jerusalem
Jordan River
West Bank
Jordan
Lebanon
An Is
Nixon's Vietnam troop pullout signals end of major U S involvement
Nixon faces a likely pledge to end large scale U S combat in Indochina with a withdrawal pace of about 12 500 monthly. Officials expect South Vietnam force level to fall below 50 000 by 1972 as lawmakers press for a withdrawal deadline and prisoner release leverage.
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Nixon
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Indochina
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California White House
Laos
Hanoi
White House
ConTess
Viet Post Stands Firm Against Fifth Cong Attack
Saigon reports North Vietnamese forces hit a remote outpost in the central highlands for the fifth straight day, but South Vietnamese troops held Fire Base 6. Government losses list two dead and 20 wounded, while enemy casualties exceed 1,800 killed. US air strikes and artillery supported the defense. Five Americans were killed and one missing.
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U.S. 4Th Infantry Division
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Vietnam
173Rd Airborne Brigade
Kompong Cham
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Am Rong
China increases troops in Northern Laos along major road
Washington reports 4000 to 6000 more Chinese soldiers in Northern Laos, raising total to 18000–20000. The buildup, tied to a road project from Yunnan toward the Mekong, includes antiaircraft guns and new radar. Analysts see strategic implications for Thailand and Burma and note no clear link to recent Vietnamese supply routes.
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Peking
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