Army Issues Rare White Paper on Calley Trial
The U S Army released a four page white paper arguing a moral and legal obligation to prosecute Lt William L Calley for crimes at My Lai despite outrage The document cites Geneva conventions the U S Constitution and humane warfare rules It notes enduring investigations of all alleged war crimes and says the paper covers the wider My Lai episode not Calley alone Westmoreland rejects guilt while Senate Armed Services reviews the verdict and appeals process and the army plans broad distribution to bases worldwide.
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United States
Calley
William C. Westmoreland
Lubbock
Tex
Westmoreland
Vietnam
Gan
Tomoyuki
Yamashita
Japan
U. S
Senate Armed Services Committee
Cale Ley
United States Congress
My Lal
South Vietnam
My Lai
U.S
G. Ronald L. Ridenhour
David Mitchell
Charles XK. Hutto
Army
Congress
Department of the Army
Saw My My Lady
Park Site of Calley Rally Protests Trial
A rally at San Pedro Park drew seventy five San Antonio College veterans and students urging protest over Lt. William Calley’s conviction. Speakers argued against collective guilt and questioned accountability for war crimes, framing the case as political scapegoating and criticizing government policy.
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Sharon Luma
San Antonio
San Antonio College
William Calley
San Pedro Park
Pete Gonzales Jr
Gongales
SAC
Calley
Ariel R. Ledesma
Doss Bradford
Tom Flower
American Friends Services Committee
Hill Lands S.A. Police, Fire Fighters Stronger After Visit
Ed Hill and City Mrs. Carol Haberman praised San Antonio’s Police Department and Fire Department for efficiency and crime trends. Hill urged pay scale reforms and more precinct stations, plus a review agency to standardize law enforcement. Destruction of campaign signs reported to Good Government League.
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San Antonio
Ed Hill
Ment
Carol Haberman
San Antonio International Trade
HemisFair Plaza
Hill
S A Backs Calley Many Sign Petitions
San Antonio stores in a Citizens petition drive back Lt. William Calley. Handy Andy managers report hundreds of signatures as shoppers respond favorably. Petitions will be bundled Wednesday and delivered to the president. aims include exonerating Calley and preserving his Army status.
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Susan Bauernfeind
Willian Calley
Jt Handy Andy
Rodney Yates
Handy Andy No. 1d
Morris M. Mathieu
Nandy Andy Supermarkets
San Antonio
Handy Andy
Handy Ardyadhan
Calley
Roy
Yates
Jerry Brown
Ihandy Ardy No. 2
Mathieu
Nixon
William E. Calley Jr
Army of the United States
Tea honoring City Council candidate on Sunday
A tea event will honor Robert L. M. Hilliard, Place 4 Good Government League City Council candidate, on Sunday from 3 to 5 30 am at West End Baptist Church 925 Culebra. Hosts include Rev J A Kemple Rev Eddie Dunningham Rev J M Byrd and S L Deckard.
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Robert L. M. Hilliard
Good Government League City Council
West End Baptist Church
J. A.kemple
Eddie Dunningham
J. M. Byrd
S. L. Deckard
City Councilman Felix Trevino attends footbridge ceremony
Councilman Felix Trevino attended a ceremony Friday marking construction of a new footbridge for schoolchildren at HK Williams Elementary School, highlighting safer school access for students.
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Felix Trevinor
HK. Williams Elementary
Housewife Ends Protest Journey in Washington
Mrs. Trovino arranged a crossing route for Louis Bruyn a 40 year old housewife and dancing teacher to join the 45 day march from Lin es Creek to protest the Vietnam War in Washington. The pair faced heavy rains and the journey concluded near Alve Ridge.
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Seers
Washington
UPI
Trovino
Louis Bruyn
N. San Ed
Verda
Alve Ridge
Marla
Iines Creek
Newton
Mass
Msq
Torres in Appeal To Labor In City Election Fight
NORMA REED reports union leaders heard Pete Torres Jr. urge workers to vote in the City Council election. He accused the Good Government League of empty promises, cited donor Ray Ellison’s 4000 contribution, and noted annexation plans the group rejected. Torres praised early-morning canvasses among diverse union members at Four Brothers Steak House.
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Norma Reed
Pete Torres Jr
Torres
Four Brothers Steak House
Good Government League
GGL
Ray Ellison
Ellison
Comunica Hons
Copter Use Lauded in San Antonio Mobility Symposium
U S Rep Henry B Gonzalez lauded Army helicopter use for rapid movement of seriously injured or ill patients in San Antonio. At the Hilton Palacio del Rio he cited MA ST program trials, noting fast transfers between hospitals and potential cost reductions. Assistant Defense Secretary Saluto accepted an award on Melvin Laird’s behalf for the program. The symposium on Air Mobility in Community Services runs through Saturday.
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San Antonio
U.S
Henry B. Gonzalez
Hilton Palacio del Rio
Gonzalez
Asst Secty. of Defense
Barry J. Saluito
Secty. of Defense
Melvin Laird
Gonzales
Hilton
Paternity Suit Involving Singer Georgia Fame Filed in London
Lord Londonderry seeks paternity against singer Georgia Fame claiming she fathered a child with his ex-wife Lady Londonderry who divorced in December amid adultery allegations. The case names Fame as the alleged father and cites court action in London.
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London
UPI
Lord Lotdonderry
Georgia Fame
Fame
Londonderry
Lady Londonderry
Student Wins At Oratory At Trinity University Event
A Trinity University graduate and National Guard pilot, Fernando Monte stidids, placed first in an oratory contest at KLRN tied to the Battle of Chapnel. He earned $175 for second place, with other honors totaling $300. The event featured names from HemisFair Plaza and University of Texas and Southwast Texas State University, noting family and marital status.
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Trinity University
National Guard
KLRN
Battle of Chapnel
Flowers Association
Fernando Monte
Stidids
HemisFair Plaza
Mary
Kirk McMamus
San
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Lindskog
GGL Executive Committee
Kurt Monier
Louis Haring
Battle of Wowers
McManus
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Barry Suillito
Asistant Secretary of Defense
Gerald Looney
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