Ex POW sues for $1 million over alleged defamation
Newport Ky based Army Spec. 4 Michael Branch, one of eight former war prisoners held at Hanoi’s Trântien prison, says he will file a $1 million damage suit against Col Theodore Guy and others. Branch, 26, denies cooperation with the enemy and describes brutal treatment and a lack of organized prison command. He claims the charges are unfounded and cites personal impacts including a divorce case and custody battle.
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Michael Branch
Hanoi
Col
Theodore Guy
Tucson
Aziz
Laos
Branch
Willam Hagedorn
Marilyn
Indianapolis
Hagedorn
Long Beach encounter leads to question of police conduct
Reader recounts being grabbed, handcuffed, and jailed after a traffic stop for a faulty taillight. He and a friend faced rough treatment, an unlawful stay, and car towing, with one-day wages lost. Officials later claimed minimal force used and cited open vodka on the floor, while charges were dropped for insufficient evidence.
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H.ag, Jr
Long Beach
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Administrative Services
Action Line
B.D. Campbell
Skylab date gaps prompt request for back issues
Readers seek replacement of May 13 and 14 Independent articles on Skylab. Back issues up to 30 days can be bought at IPT Building Long Beach. older copies on magnified microfilm with $1 pages. Archives include IPT library, Press Telegram building access and action line contacts.
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IPT
Pine Ave
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Independent
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