Kennedy cousins avoid charges as court grants probation for 1971
In Barnstable Massachusetts Judge Henry L. Murphy delayed verdicts on 16 year olds Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and R Sargent Shriver III for marijuana possession. He ordered continuances to September 1971, labeling them probation and not finding them guilty or innocent.
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Kasabian Breaks Down Over Tate Photograph
Linda Kasabian sobbed in court after Manson defense attorney showed a color photo of Sharon Tate in death form. The witness, visibly distraught, was led from the stand as court recessed momentarily.
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Phase Out of Railroad Firemen Jobs Urged by Board
A presidential emergency board urged gradually abolishing most railway firemen positions to settle the long labor dispute. The White House said the recommendation received immediate approval, as the National Railway Labor Conference nearing a settlement with the United Transportation Union representing the firemen.
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White House
National Railway Labor Conference
United Transportation Union
Congress Advances Price Control Authority to Nixon
A Senate House conference committee approved adding standby power to control prices wages and rents under the case Production Act extension. The action largely followed party lines as Nixon has said he would not use the authority.
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Congress
Nixon
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Draft Lottery Results Show Birthday Bias in Inductions
The 1970 draft pool data reveal men born in November and December faced heavier induction risk than those born in earlier months. Final tabulation indicates numbers 196 and higher likely would not be drafted, despite the equal chance goal stated by Defense Secretary Melvin Laird last November.
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Defense
Melvin Laird
Subpoena Power Is Threatened by Senate Probe
The Senate investigations subcommittee faces a legal challenge to compel hostile witnesses after a Court of Appeals injunction blocks Thomas W. Sanders from testifying in a terrorism probe. Chairman McClellan warns of a clash between legislative and judicial branches as terrorism waves threaten national security.
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Berkeley
Calif
Shift to Vietnamese Border Roles Signals Narrowing U.S. War
American officers disclosed a strategy shift placing South Vietnamese regulars in border patrol and blocking roles along Cambodia and Laos, potentially enabling greater withdrawals by June. Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces shelled Hue, killing 14 South Vietnamese soldiers. bombings and firefights continued near Phnom Penh as U.S. units pull back to interior areas.
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Postal Act Ready For President
Congress passes a bill to create an independent U.S. Postal Service with a nine member presidentially appointed board, a postmaster general, and new rate setting by a five member commission. Nixon expected to sign. wage hike for workers and potential stamp increase outlined. overhaul aims to end deficits and modernize the system though changes will be gradual.
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Mansfield Calls for Abolishment of ICC
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield urged abolishing the Interstate Commerce Commission citing an industry focus. He proposed transferring duties to the Department of Transportation, citing deteriorating passenger service, high freight rates, boxcar shortages, and Western rail service issues especially in Montana.
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Non-Aggression Pact Set by West German and Soviet Envoys
In Moscow the Soviet and West German foreign ministers signed a non aggression treaty confirming acceptance of postwar eastern borders including the Oder Neisse line. The accord, central to Brandt’s Ostpolitik, renounces force and seeks improved Bonn Moscow ties though Berlin status remains unresolved. Cabinet approval in Bonn hinges on a satisfactory Berlin solution.
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Former Pueblo officer alleges drinking and gambling aboard ship
Edward R. Murphy a former executive officer of the USS Pueblo says Navy rules against alcohol and gambling were ignored on the vessel captured by North Korea in 1968. He cites explosives left behind and data chemicals not brought aboard due to a party culture.
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Bucher
Navy Post Graduate School
Monterey
Southwest Texas Weather Lookahead
Clear to partly cloudy and hot tonight and Saturday in southwest Texas west of the Pecos. Showers possible mainly over the mountains. High around 105 degrees, low near 58.
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