Calley Convicted in My Lai Killings Verdict Delivers Longest U.S. Court Martial
Lt. William L. Calley Jr., 27, is found guilty of killing 20 Vietnamese civilians at My Lai and of assault with intent to kill a child. The 3 minute verdict ends a four month trial, with sentencing to be decided after a second jury phase. Calley spoke of war as eye opening and urged world leaders to stop wars. He defended the Army as essential.
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My Lai
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Jets Strike North Vietnamese Batteries in DMZ
Four American jet fighters bombed artillery batteries north of the DMZ across the Ben Hai River, according to U.S. Command. The planes returned safely, but no hit assessment was provided.
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Newark Teachers Strike Downgrades City Schools Seem
The Newark Teachers Union strike enters its ninth week with 84 schools open but only about half of 4400 teachers and 78 000 students in attendance. The union picked at Mayor Gibson's office to push a settlement as two mediators resigned and disputes over binding arbitration and nonprofessional chores persist.
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David Selden
American Federation of Teachers
Gibson
Jesse Jacob
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Jacob
Gustave Heningburg
Greater Newark Coalition
Heningburg
Jonas Silver
Bonrd
Nixon orders flexible wage limits for construction
President Nixon signs an executive order creating a flexible wage and price system for the construction industry backed by federal purse power. The plan sets about 6 percent annual wage increases via craft by craft review boards and reinstates the Davis Bacon Act to ensure union-scale pay on federal projects. The Construction Industry Stabilization Committee will include union, management, and public reps to monitor negotiated wages and enforce limits if needed.
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Nixon
James D. Hodgson
Craft
Death verdict for Manson and accomplices echoes father of Sharon Tate
Lt. Col. Paul J. Tate, 48, Sharon Tate’s father, says the death ruling for Charles Manson and three female co defendants brings justice without jubilation. He recalls four month hunt for killers, notes personal loss, and hints at a forthcoming book.
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Calley Faces Life Sentence For My Lai Massacre
Lt. William Calley Jr. returns to court after his conviction for the My Lai killings. A six-man panel of officers will hear sentencing arguments in the one story courthouse, with the possibility of a life term tempered only by reviewing authorities.
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William Calley Jr
My Lai
Congress May Act on U S Economy
Congressional economists critique White House policy saying it cannot meet optimistic goals. They urge lower taxes, smaller defense, public jobs, a national income floor, price wage policy, and no revenue sharing. Senator Proxmire forecasts GNP not exceeding 1.945 trillion, advocates tax cuts and delayed Social Security, and calls defense cuts of up to 10 billion with redirecting funds to urban and social programs.
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Davis Case To Resume Thursday In Marin County Shooting
Angela Davis, 27, former UCLA philosophy instructor, and Ruchell Magee, 31, San Quentin convict, face murder conspiracy and kidnapping charges for the Aug 7 Marin County courthouse shooting. A pretrial hearing in San Rafael resumes Thursday at 10 am before Alameda County Superior Court Judge Alan A. Lindsay.
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Railroads ask $600 million annual federal aid to avert takeover
Washington AP The nation’s railroads seek Congress approval of 600 million dollars yearly in federal funds to avoid nationalization and restore parity with other transport modes. George Smathers says failure to act will worsen service and earnings, pushing more lines into bankruptcy. He notes ASTRO-backed plan calls for 36 billion over 11 years and regulatory overhaul.
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Government inspectors scarce as contamination recurs in foods
AP reports food safety risk persists as FDA inspectors are few to monitor about 64 000 interstate plants. Contaminants include lubricating oil in soda and glass in cereal. Industry guidelines replace voluntary compliance to boost sanitation across producers.
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Bengalis Marching On Dacca In 140 Mile Rally
East Pakistani rebels say a Bengali liberation arm nears Dacca after a 140 mile march from Chittagong. West Pakistan's government claims the situation is under control while censorship blocks foreign reporters. Maj Zia Khan appeals for international recognition.
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Agha Mohammed Yah Khan
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Sheik Mujibur Rahman
Awami League
Jordanian Troops Shell Guerrilla Strongholds in Jordan
In central Jordan, Jordanian troops shelled Palestinian guerrillas in mountain positions around Jerash. A guerrilla communique reported machine gun fire from multiple barrel weapons against their posts. The same day in Geneva, the Soviet bloc accepted a Western bid to revive the 25-nation disarmament talks by backing a ban on biological arms.
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