Supreme Court rejects Calley review on My Lai case
The high court let stand an 8-5 circuit ruling reinstating William L. Calley Jr.’s 1971 conviction for My Lai killings. Calley, free on bail, seeks parole amid claims of unfair trial and withheld evidence. Jumblatt accuses Syria of disguising troops in Lebanon port areas to pressure Moslem forces in a civil war.
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Uncommitted Sweeps Area Democratic Mass Meetings
The area Democratic mass meetings produced a strong uncommitted showing with 38 of 48 delegates to district and state conventions unpaid to any candidate. Carter and Wallace each won a minority share, while Winchester Frederick Warren Clarke counties and at least one district caucus selected uncommitted delegates and alternates. The Seventh District Convention is set for Charlottesville May 22 with the Norfolk state convention the following week. Chuck Duvall chaired the mass meeting in Clarke County.
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Delegates chosen as Winchester caucus reshapes party slate
In Frederick County and Winchester, uncommitted delegates Thelma Clare John McIntosh Kenneth Gilpin Jr and Paul Jones were selected with Eleanor Lloyd as alternates. Carter backers faced limits as Wallace supporters shuffled to uncommitted. district caucuses impacted delegate totals amid a Democratic meeting scene.
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Callaghan Becomes Britain's New Prime Minister After Wilson
Foreign Secretary James Callaghan won the Labour leadership race, 176 to 137 over Michael Foot, clearing the path to Buckingham Palace. Wilson announced his March 16 resignation and aims to hand over power with two years left. The race featured six ministers and took three ballots to decide Callaghan’s succession.
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Sihanouk Resigns Forever as Cambodia Chief of State
Prince Norodom Sihanouk announced he resigns forever from Cambodian politics in a Phnom Penh broadcast. The Khmer Rouge had made him figurehead chief of state after defeating Lon Nol, and Western diplomats note his lingering peasant support may have faded.
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Teamsters End Strike Return to Roads Amid Mixed Reactions
Teamsters truck drivers returned to work across the country after a four month negotiation, as the settlement goes to ratification by members. Officials warn the deal may raise costs for the public, while some carriers promise rate increases to cover higher wages and benefits.
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Carter and Udall Predict Victory in Wisconsin Primary
Democrats Carter and Udall forecast wins in Wisconsin with Udall pledging to challenge Scoop Jackson in New York. Jackson concentrates on New York, aiming for a majority of its delegates while Ford prepares for Republican contests in Wisconsin and New York ahead of Tuesday’s pivotal primaries.
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Booker III Found Guilty In Son's Involuntary Manslaughter
Hillary Booker III has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of his son. The report appears on Page 11 with coverage of the Star- Booker trial.
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