15 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1972
Page
1
Georgia Governor Lester Maddox announced a syndicated television variety program intended to present "the story of private enterprises, patriotism and faith in God" to the nation. He described it as fun, interesting, folksy and non controversial as it launches a new media venture.
A 60 foot oak toppled onto a tent during a family outing near Lake Tulloch. James McMichael and his daughter Cynthia Ann were killed. McMichael's wife Linda Ann and Donna Wetmore were seriously injured along with Elizabeth Ann Wetmore. Seven others escaped unharmed as firefighters freed victims from the trunk. Authorities cited strong winds that uprooted the tree on a hillside about 45 feet from the camp.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird and John Mitchell challenged Clark's claim that North Vietnamese prisoners were treated humanely. Mitchell called Clark "biped" for exploiting relatives' concerns as Clark defended U S bombing and praised North Vietnamese assurances. Both cited reports from Paris peace talks and insisted prisoners' status depends on ceasefire implementation.
Los Angeles UPI reports former countess and ballerina Mime Coventry, 38, jailed on contempt of court after an aristocratic custody dispute with her ex husband the Earl of Coven try over their son Ted Viscount Deerhurst who was to be taken to England. The Defense Department also charged Clark with withholding information and involvement in enemy propaganda efforts while Kennedy announces a public hearing on the impact of US bombing in North Vietnam with Clark as first witness.
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