Rally in Atlanta Draws 34 for Calley Petition Drive
A gathering in Atlanta drew only 34 supporters for a petition campaign to drop all charges against Lt. William Calley. Organizer James Smith said the effort is just beginning, targeting American Legion and VFW posts in the Southeast with Jan. 15 delivery to Sen. Richard Russell. He cited pleasant weather and football on TV for the low turnout while blaming detractors as aiding Communist agitation.
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Laird Says Probes Will Be Secret
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird says the Pentagon will bring to trial any current or former U S soldiers if investigations into the My Lai massacre warrant charges He opposes pre investigation publicity and says fair trials are essential and not to be pressured by Congress or media.
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Tucson Reserve Tops Pistol Team in ARCOM Championship
The Tucson Army Reserve 45 caliber pistol team of the 8th Battalion 40th Armor tear won the 63rd ARCOM pistol championship, beating units from Southern California Nevada and Arizona. Capt. Ray McKnight Lt Randy Monroe Pfc Scott Erickson and Spec 4 Frank Fowler were named on the team. In a separate event McKnight took first in the police reserve category at a pistol match in San Diego.
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Nativity Pageant Set At LMI Prince School Auditorium
The annual Christmas Nativity pageant at the L M I Prince School will be held in the school auditorium at 315 E Prince Road tomorrow at 3 15 p m and at 8 a m Wednesday.
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