Proof doubt on Medina order for My Lai massacre
Third Army legal chief Col Wilson Freeman testified that it seemed probable the government could not prove Captain Ernest Medina ordered a massacre at My Lai. Freeman faced tough questions about public opinion influence and timing of charges while insisting his office remained neutral. The hearing also covered Lt General Albert Connor's denial of military conspiracy, and Calley’s conviction appeal amid ongoing trial actions.
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FT. Mcpherson. Ga
UPL
Third Army
Ernest L. Medina
My Lai
Wilson Freeman
Medina
Montrose
Colo
Offic A
William J. Cal
Calley
Albert C. Connor
Connor
Freeman
Free Bailey
Htis
Bailey
Cailey
Court of Military Appeals
Military academies draw record applications despite protests
Despite antiwar sentiment among youth and campus unrest, applications to the Naval, Army, and Air Force academies reached new highs. Naval Academy had about 7,400 applicants with 1,250 admitted. Air Force Academy saw 6,900 apps with 1,400 admitted. West Point reported 6,003 apps in 1970 and about 5,500 this year with 1,330 plebes. Cadet hopes include stronger recruitment, rising education costs driving students to service colleges, and college-backlash effects. Knowlton cited concern over critics influencing public view of West Point.
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Washington
Annapolis
West Point
Air Force Academy
Vietnam
William Knowlton
Military Academy
The
Naval Academy
Colorado Springs
Last combat Marine unit departs Vietnam ahead of schedule
Sixteen U.S. Marines, the final unit of the Marine Amphibious Force, began packing for home eight days early, ending phase seven of Nixon’s troop pullout. The 46 man 5th Combat Intelligence Team leaves Camp Lejeune with others in advisory and administrative roles remaining in Vietnam. Phase seven aims to redeploy 29,310 by May to June. Army and Marine detachments are inactivated. total U.S. forces decline from 373,400 to 244,000, with a plan to reach 134,000 by December 1.
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Saigon
UPI
U.S
Nixon
5Th Combat Intelligence Team
Vietnam
Camp Lejeune
N.C
US Marine Amphibious Force
South Vietnam
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