Medina trial sidetracked over command influence hearing
The pre-trial hearing for Capt. Ernest L. Medina on the My Lai mass murder charges was paused to hold a separate inquiry on possible improper command influence. Judge Col Kenneth A. Howard ordered nine witnesses, including prosecutors and generals, to testify, with Bailey seeking dismissal on pre-judgment grounds as the case may last seven weeks.
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FT. Mcpherson. Ga
UPI
Ernest L. Medina
My Lai
Medina
Col
Kenneth A. Howard
William L. Calley
Calley
F. Lee Bailey
Bailey
Howard
Aubrey M. Daniel
Albert O. Conner
Third Army
Daniel
Cailey
Charles L. Lecroix
Ft. Carson
Colo
William G. Eckhardt
Franklin R. Wurtzel
International praise and criticism over Times Pentagon study
The Times reported McNamara's secret Pentagon papers drawing global acclaim while provoking sharp backlash. Editors praised the disclosure and condemned Nixon's injunctions, with Le Monde noting the Times may boost U.S. constitutional respect, and Tass confirming escalation of Indochina warfare. American officials denied, delayed, or fought publication, amid reactions across Europe and Asia.
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Pentagon
New York Times
Nixon
U.S
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Times
U.S. Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Europe
Asia
le Monde
Corona mass murder case seen as innocent by attorney
In Yuba City California Juan V Corona facing charges for 10 of 25 mass murder victims. His lawyer Richard Hawk told Judge Hawkins the defendant is innocent and has nothing to hide. Hearing paused until July 13 amid concerns over media coverage and due process.
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Yuba City
Calif
UPI
Juan V. Corona
Corona
Feather River
Hawk
Dist
Atty. G
Dave Téja
United States
Viet Cong strike Phnom Penh suburbs in first attack in five months
Viet Cong commandos backed by mortar and rocket fire hit a suburb of Phnom Penh early Wednesday four miles north of downtown. Cambodian sailors were killed and wounded as posts were destroyed and forces attempted a withdrawal. In the countryside, Cambodian troops faced strong Communist resistance while U S backed bombing raids targeted the DMZ region.
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Phnom Penh
UPI
Srang
U.S
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