No Ex POWs Facing Court Martial Over Captivity Statements
Pentagon spokesman says no charges will be brought against eight returning POWs for antiwar remarks in captivity. Defense officials note that charges require proper authority to convene a military court, and without a court, charges die.
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UPI
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New York Times
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More Reach Clark POWs on the Way
A new group of liberated American prisoners flew from Clark Air Base in the Philippines to Andrews Air Force Base near Washington. The Starlifter carried 26 former POWs and was followed by other flights as families cheered in a somber, hopeful homecoming.
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Air Force
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Hanoi
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China's Chou En-lai Possible U.S. Visit Sparks Talks
UPI reports rising momentum toward formal ties as Washington and Peking plan liaison offices. Nixon names Bruce to lead U.S. office in Peking and hints Chou En-lai could visit the United States, potentially next fall, signaling broader diplomatic opening.
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UPI
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Ex POW Alton Meyer to be honored at Fredericksburg homecoming
Air Force Major Alton Meyer of San Antonio, released March 7 after six years as a North Vietnamese prisoner, will be honored at a 2 PM Sunday homecoming reception in the American Legion Hall. Native of Fredericksburg, Meyer will be guests with his parents Mr and Mrs Benno Meyer of Cherry Mountain, with Louis Jordan Post of the Legion and the local chamber sponsoring the event. Fredericksburg High School band will provide music. Meyer is a High School graduate.
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Alton Meyer
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American Legion
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Louis Jordan Post
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Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg High School
British Union To End Strikes
The executive committee of the locomotive engineers union voted to suspend industrial action and end one day strikes to clear the way for resumption of wage talks. Railways Board Chairman Richard Marsh said no pay talks could occur while strikes continued.
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London
UPS
Locomotive Engineers Union
Railways Board
Richard Marsh
Arabs Predict Israeli Attack Escalation Warns of Imminent War
Reports from Beirut forewarn of a wide Israeli force buildup along Lebanon's southern border as Arab observers and officials voice concerns of an impending military confrontation. Observers say battleships and troop movements indicate high risk of renewed fighting.
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Israel
Lebanon
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