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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1969
Page
1
President Nixon stated the United States will never use germ warfare even if attacked with bacteria. He promised to destroy all existing bacteriological stockpiles and halt further research, restricting future work to countermeasures such as immunization against germ attacks. No Pentagon control.
The Soviet Union proposed a nine nation Communist draft demanding total bans on chemical and biological weapons and urged U.N. action to force negotiations in Geneva. President Nixon renounced germ warfare and extended the ban to include incapacitating chemicals, tying U.S. positions to the British draft and signaling tighter controls under HEW supervision.
A military judge ordered possible witnesses not to disclose any evidence about the My Lai massacre before the court martial of American soldiers accused in the South Vietnam killings.
North Vietnamese troops attacked an American armored cavalry base camp near the Cambodian border and destroyed more than a dozen Sheridan tanks and ammunition. One American killed and 24 wounded. three enemy killed. Air strikes hit about 400 North Vietnamese advancing toward a Special Forces camp. Separately, Lt. Calley murder case moves toward court martial with media restraints and a Senate briefing planned.
The mother in law of Paul Meadle says she would shoot him as he faces reactions after a Vietnam massacre confession. She declares he is not welcome in her home, while his parents blame the Army for his troubles.
In Pleiku Vietnam Army field hospital troops plan a 24 hour Thanksgiving fast to protest the Vietnam War. Col Joseph Bellas says leaders may be punished for the fast and for publicizing dissent guidelines. Fourteen soldiers signed a letter to President Nixon with 165 names describing why they protest. The letter urges Thanksgiving rations be sent to the poor at home and in Vietnam.
A sealed white box labeled Handle with Care containing Apollo 12 moon rocks arrived at the lunar quarantine station in Houston under heavy guard. The outer cover was torn but a protective layer kept contents secure as 46 pounds total weight and about 29 pounds of lunar samples were transported from Ellington AFB to the Lunar Receiving Laboratory.
New York GOP officials will convene December 8 and 9 in Albany to map strategy for state elections. Chairman Charles T. Lanigan says the goal is to re elect Governor Rockefeller Lt Governor Wilson and Attorney General Lefkowitz, while avoiding a formal endorsement of Senator Goodell.
The Senate, despite GOP objections, votes 49 to 28 to extend the income tax surcharge at 5 percent until next June. Senator Byrd Jr. proposed halving the current 5 percent rate but his amendment failed.
Court testimony detailed the 1963 alleged rape and brutal slaying of Rosemary Sway by Edward F. LaBelle with Richard M. LaBelle providing key statements to Maj. Donald Brandon. The retrial in Rensselaer County Court covers the case of Richard LaBelle as Albany County Surrogate John J. McCall presides.
Antiwar leaders at Barksdale Air Force Base allege stripes removed transfers made and investigations launched due to antiwar activity. SAC officials call claims misinterpretations of procedures and say the probe targeted possible rule violations, not dissent. Col. Kenneth Steele notes the force could have faced rebellion and expects most involved may recover reputations.
In Barcelona Spain AP reports another of the Spanish quintuplets born last Friday died Tuesday from breathing and jaundice complications. The surviving girl and two boys were gaining weight and in satisfactory condition. The mother Isabel Hernandez Neila 38 was in good condition.
Hudson Valley Community College will bill home counties for non resident students at a rate equal to the Rensselaer County contribution per student. The regulatory change for 1970 71 is expected to save about $1 million for HVCC and its sponsor counties by spreading excess operating costs across all counties.
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