House Votes 214 to 179 on Stop Gap Foreign Aid Bill
The House approved a 3 billion dollar foreign aid bill by 214 to 179, allotting about 400 million for Israel and little for India Pakistan and Ecuador as a stop gap while a broader authorization remains stalled in a Senate House talks to extend the program into next February or March. The program had expired at midnight and full reauthorization fights continued.
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Army drops murder charge against Brig. Gen. Donaldson in Vietnam slayings
Brig. Gen. John W. Donaldson, former commander of the 11th Infantry Brigade Americal Division, had murder charges dismissed over six Vietnamese civilian deaths in 1968 69. Lt. Gen. Claire E Hutchin Jr ordered dismissal after a prolonged inquiry led by Maj. Gen. Robert R Plager. Donaldson remains in a staff role at the 1st Army while Henderson faces My Lai coverup proceedings.
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West Point
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My Lai
Samuel W. Koster
George H. Young Jr
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Fire damages Elgin Hotel in Fargo with injuries reported
A morning blaze in downtown Fargo North Dakota around 5 a.m. nearly destroyed the Elgin Hotel and heavily damaged a lounge and restaurant. Three firefighters were injured in the zero weather battle. one resident was hospitalized and another firefighter was in critical condition after being hit by falling bricks.
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Rehnquist Vote Set for Friday in Senate
The Senate will vote Friday on cutting off debate to force a confirmation vote on William H. Rehnquist for the Supreme Court. Nixon’s nominee, an assistant attorney general, faced a filibuster accusation by Birch Bayh. Scott cites 73 solid votes for confirmation as Mansfield and Scott pledge a vote before adjournment. Milwaukee labor group protests Proxmire's support for Rehnquist.
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