Calley's Defense Granted Access to Secret Army Documents
Lt. William L. Calley Jr. defense lawyers won permission to view classified Army files in the My Lai case at Fort Benning. Judge Col. Reid W. Kennedy limited access to other records and postponed a trial date. Calley, a platoon leader in the Americal Division, faces potential death if convicted for the March 16, 1968 massacre of 102 civilians.
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U.S. NAACP sue to bury Black vet in white cemetery
In Fort Pierce, Hillcrest Cemetery faced a federal suit to bury Spec. 4 Pondexter Eugene Williams, 20, killed in Vietnam. The NAACP and Justice Department argued Williams should receive burial. the cemetery had withdrawn a free-burial offer upon learning he was Black.
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Vietnam
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Hillcrest
McGovern Backs Higher Taxes Over Food Stamp Cuts
Sen George McGovern says revised eligibility rules could bar millions from food stamp benefits. He supports higher taxes to fund expanded welfare and better subsidies, aiming to guarantee an annual income for Americans. He believes new guidelines may roll out soon, excluding many low wage workers.
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UPI
George 5. McGovern
D.D
McGovern
Nixon Pays Tribute to U S Labor on Labor Day Plan
President Nixon praised American workers in San Clemente and announced a Labor Day event at the White House on Sept. 8. He said workers value pride in work and face times’ costs and environmental issues as he prepares a Sept. 7 visit and a White House dinner for about 200 union leaders. A torchlight ceremony would follow on the south lawn with thousands of guests and Labor Department staff.
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FCC rules KTVU not required to offer equal time
The FCC upheld a broadcast bureau decision finding KTVU Oakland acted reasonably in denying a request for equal time to respond to God references in Romper Room. Robert H. Scott of Saratoga had argued for time to present contrasting views under the fairness doctrine.
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Saratoga
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Senators Return Rented Cars After Ethics Review
Four senators told UPS they would follow the Senate Ethics Committee and keep leased luxury cars at reduced rates. Twenty others who used the special rates were not available for comment. House and Senate committees will study the leases as part of post Labor Day actions.
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UPI
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Rep
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