Riot Riot Houston Texas Police Buildup Sparks Death
In Houston a two hour riot at Texas Southern University led to the death of patrolman Louis Kuba and mass arrests. Police say 650 officers backed by a large presence stormed dormitories after a confrontation with students. Dean J B Jones criticized university leadership for lack of consultation. Police report 500 arrests and 10 students found in the fatal dorm room, with five more charged with felony rioting.
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J. B. Jones
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Welch
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Jones
Douglas Wayng Walter
Louis ‘Kuba
Otto Vahidiek
Vahdiek
Wahldiek
Kuba
Execution Issue May Go on Ballot
Beverly Hills lawyers heard Lt. Gay Robert H. Finch say there is a good chance proposed measures on repealing capital punishment and changing abortion laws could reach the November ballot. A death penalty repeal proposal failed in a legislative committee, while an abortion bill is before the State Senate. Finch urged the legal profession to take a broader societal role amid debates sparked by Supreme Court actions. In Manila, four Philippine policemen and three Huk rebels were killed when Huks opened fire on a patrol.
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State Senate
U.S. Supreme Court
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Balaan
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Marine Sergeant Kellerman Gets Life for Prisoner Killing
U S Marine sergeant Charles D Wilkerson 28 of Houston Texas was sentenced to life imprisonment after a one day general court martial convicted him of premeditated murder He testified he killed a Vietnamese prisoner while claiming he was following a lieutenant order The incident occurred in a free fire zone where civilians were barred and several Marines testified they heard no command to kill The court noted mandatory life or death but accepted Wilkerson account that he was following orders and fired after the prisoner turned toward him.
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War Crimes Defense Seen at Army Trial
The Levy court martial may turn into a broader war crimes dispute over U S Special Forces in Vietnam. Defense argues unlawful orders and cites Nuremberg precedent while alleging medics lure villagers and kill those not won over. Proceedings paused for witnesses and documents.
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Amy Cape Howard
B. Levy
United States
Vietnam
Earl V. Brown
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Levy
Brooklyn
N.Y
Green Beret
Nuemberg
Morgan
American Civil Liberties Union
Brown
Mine Slide Kills 3 Machine Saves One
James Street of Richlands survived a mine collapse at the Oakwood Red Ash Coal Co. shaft in Buchanan County by taking cover under a cutting machine. Three crewmen were killed and Street, 49, suffered a broken pelvis as tons of slate and rock tumbled into the shaft.
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U.S. push to enlist Asian troops in Vietnam war
The Johnson administration presses allies to send more combat troops to Vietnam but reports little success. Senators Percy Byrd and McGovern weigh in on Asian participation and dissent fears, while Westmoreland’s remarks frame opposition. Vice President Humphrey praises the stance.
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Agin
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Hanoi
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William C. Westmoreland
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Hubert H. Humphrey
White House
Humphrey
Cuba Exiles Plan Uniting 600000 Skillful Refugees
In Los Angeles Cuban exiles outlined plans to organize 600000 refugees in the United States during a week long meeting. A spokesman said the US has not engaged with exile representatives and urged readiness for possible homeland return. Attendees included former Cuban officials Emilio Núñez Pertusant, Eduardo Suárez Rivas, and Rafael Guas Inclán.
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United States
Emilio Nunez Pertuandol
Cuba
United Nations
Eduardo Suarez Rivas
Senate
Rafael Guas Inclan
Draft Violator Sentenced as Hippies Protest in San Francisco
In San Francisco a draft violator, Malcolm Dundas, 24, was sentenced to 18 months in federal jail after refusing induction and rejecting civilian service. About 100 hippies gathered at the federal building, chanting Hell no, we won't go, and burning incense as the sentence was handed down.
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UPI
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Malcolm Dundas
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