American Chinook Shot Down North of Saigon
A U S Chinook on a peacekeeping mission was shot down near An Loc 60 miles north of Saigon injuring five crewmen. The incident marked the first U S aircraft downed since the cease fire began, with one crew member in critical condition.
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Saigon
U.S
Hanoi
Vietnam
An Loc
Joint Military Commission
Commission
Long Binh
Bui Tin
Tin
International Commission of Control and Supervision
Phu Cuong
Army Court Upholds Calley Conviction in My Lai Massacre
The Army Court of Military Review upheld Lt. William L. Calley Jr.'s murder conviction and 20 years hard labor for the My Lai massacre. It rejected defenses that he did not intend to kill or that he was merely obeying orders, and affirmed dismissal from the Army with forfeiture of pay. Calley, from Miami, remains confined and may seek further review or clemency.
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Washington
Army Court of Military Review Today
William L. Calley Jr
My Lai
Army
Calley
Republic of Vietnam
Ft. Benning
3D Army
Ft. Res
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Nixon
Armed Forces
Court of Military Review
Army Review Court
House Armed Services Subcommittee
Secretary of the Army
Robert Froehlke
Work Begins On New Plant In Gore Area
Construction starts on a $120,000 C.E. Minerals plant and office near Gore to process sand into Cristobalite for metals plastics and toothpaste bases. The 13 500 square foot facility aims for a March 1 opening with 10 to 12 workers led by Emmett McHaffy as plant manager and Carter Vaughn as production manager.
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C.E. Minerals
Gore
Bill Wetherall
Ricketts Construction Co
Wetherall
Combustion Engineering Corporation
Dunbar
W.va
Emmett McHaffy
Carter Vaughn
Blake Webber
Frederick County
Strategy to dismantle the OEO outlines plan
Washington AP report describes a Nixon administration strategy to dismantle the Office of Economic Opportunity before Congress can act. Prepared by OEO staff, the paper outlines arguments, allies in Congress, and obstacles, urging swift completion to avoid legislative counterstrikes.
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Washington
Nixon
Office of Economic Opportunity
Congress
OEO
Associated Press
Godwin Urged Again to Seek GOP Nomination
In Richmond AP report, Republican leaders press former Gov Mills E Godwin Jr to seek the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Del Vincent Callahan says Godwin should run as a Republican while GOP talks surface about possible independent candidacy and party support.
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Godwin
GOP
Richmond
General Assembly
Mills E. Godwin Jr
del. Vincent F. Callahan Jr
R-Fairfax
Republican Caucus
State Capitol
Republican Party of
Virginia
Callahan
del. Warren Barry
Fairfax
Two brothers charged in Bank of Clarke County robbery
Two Washington brothers Albert Wayne Coachman age 25 and Zetha Coachman were charged by federal authorities for the Wednesday morning armed robbery of 5250 from the Boyce branch. Bond set at 50000 each. The two were arrested at 208 L Street NW Washington. The car linked to the robbery was a 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix with Georgia tags. The robbery marked the branch’s third in recent weeks.
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Washington, D.C
Boyce
Bank of
Clarke County
William Thomas
F.B.I
Thomas
Albert Wayne Coachman
Zetha Coachman
U.S
Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
A. W. Coachman
Albany
Paul Anger
Possible Break In Irish Warfare
In Belfast authorities report a possible talks opening between Protestant militants and Roman Catholic moderates. Sources say discussions may begin next week, though experts view them as exploratory rather than negotiating, reflecting the deep gulf between communities.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Dollar Holds Steady After Devaluation Sparks Market Turbulence
The dollar remained firm as currency markets regained stability after a devaluation announcement. Trading was moderate with little sign of profit-taking by speculators from last week’s currency buys. Gold held near peak levels, with bullion prices varied across cities including Zurich Frankfurt Hong Kong and London.
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London
U.S
Zurich
Frankfurt
Hong Kong
Postponement Move Ups Pari Mutuel Odds
Richmond AP reports the Virginia pari mutuel bill odds rose as a move to postpone the statewide referendum to November 1974 gains traction. The House panel will consider the amendments to delay the vote and to curb opening new tracks until economic impact studies are done. Del Van Clief backs both measures.
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Richmond
Virginia Senate
House
General Assembly
Richmond News Leader
House of Delegates
House General Laws Committee
Virginia
Del
Daniel G. van Clief
Albemarle County
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Belle Grove
Middletown
Leisch
National Trust For Historic Preservation
David B. Grim
Wm. Calley
Miami, Fla
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Z. Coachman
Middlebury
Edith Rodgers
Senate
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Edward E. Willey
Finance Committee
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