Verbal abuse alleged by Kitty Hawk officer during riot
Cmdr. Ben Cloud testified that during the October riot aboard the carrier Kitty Hawk he faced verbal abuse from both white and black sailors, but was not physically assaulted. He claimed the Navy pursued a selective prosecution, noting 23 blacks and only one white faced charges for the incident injuring 46 crew members.
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Ben Cloud
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Vietnam
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Ronald Islover
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Navy family welcomes Nixon cease fire release news
Geoffrey 4, gives his mother Mrs Stephen Rudloff a kiss for cameramen during an interview at the Miramar Naval Air Station family home. Mrs Rudloff holds Adrian 3 and Allyson 12 as she reacts to President Nixon's cease fire announcement and the expected release of prisoners of war. Lt Rudloff has been a prisoner since May 10, 1972.
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Stephen Rudloff
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Miramar Naval Air Station
Navy to sweep Viet mines after cease fire in Vietnam
The U S Navy plans mine sweeping task forces to clear North Vietnamese harbors and waters starting Saturday night as mandated by cease fire terms released by the White House. A special helicopter and ship contingent has stood by since November to remove mines or render them harmless, with operations begin at the cease fire go into effect. Ships Inchon and Okinawa will serve as landing platforms for Mine Countermeasures Squadron 12, which sailed mid November from Norfolk aboard Inchon.
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North Vietnam
White House
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Democratic Republic of Vietnam
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Okinawa
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Vietnam
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Counry
Navy Judge Sparks Debate Over Suppressed Evidence Claims
Navy judge Capt. Bobby Bryant voiced interest in any evidence alleging suppression of evidence in the case, noting substantial material appears to be withheld. The remarks focus attention on potential prosecutorial or investigative gaps affecting proceedings.
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Bobby Bryant
Navy urged to root out skilled agitators after Constellation clash
A House Armed Services subcommittee report condemns racial violence aboard the aircraft carrier Constellation and criticizes Adm. Zumwalt for public remarks. It says a small group of skilled agitators fanned misunderstandings among young black sailors and urges screening out troublemakers to restore discipline. The panel notes sabotage risks but finds no evidence of a coordinated effort to sink the fleet.
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House
Constellation
Navy
Special House Armed Services Subcommittee
Adm
Elmo R. Zumwalt
Naval Operations
Subcommittee
Lloyd V. Hicks
D-Waeh
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