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ONE OF THE MIDWEST'S FINEST MEN'S STORE 4 A Oct. 20, 1970 ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH Cambodians Break Up Drive Near Capital llkinson Sixth and Olive 9:30 to 9:00 DAILY SATURDAY sary for South Vietnam's survival and development. Tran Van Lam, former ambassador to Australia and now Foreign Minister in the government of President Nguyen Van i said in an interview, "Like China, Germany and Korea, Vietnam will remain divided into two states." He said that in the next decade "South Vietnam will grow stronger politically and militarily. The land-to-the-tiller (land reform) program will be implemented to bring about a radical change in the rural community.

The urban people also will change because of better policies and new opportunities." i itf mi Vy lV 4 ill Nixon Campaigns FROM PAGE ONE DEeijmis I. Conti (left) leaving Fort Hood court yesterday After a half century of serving this City with men's apparel of outstanding merit, we are forced to close our doors. Our entire stock, the finest from the foremost clothing and furnishings manufacturers of the World, is being sacrificed at unbelievably low prices. Our entire inventory is included. Nothing is withheld.

Hurry for buys of a lifetime. Charles Sledge Served under Mitchell "IiStrw the people there. They were crying and Screaming." who had been injured in a dy nanite explosion last Thursday. Mr. Nixon signed the cast on the wrist of one of the police id Witness Testifies Mitchell hot At S.

Vietnamese In Ditch FAMOUS BRANDS-REG. to '135 M65 men Charles Robinson. He dis cussed police problems with Robinson and officer Kenneth M. Fleming for about 15 minutes Mr. Nixon brought his cam PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Oct.

20 (UPI) Ten battalions of Cambodian troops with air support today broke up what senior Cambodian officers said was a major drive by two North Vietnamese regiments on Phnom Penh from the south. The Cambodians captured a North Vietnamese battalion commander in the fighting. About 6000 Cambodians pushed south from the capital along Highway 2, Cambodian officers said 16 North Vietnamese officers were captured along with the battlion commander and that a number of North Vietnamese were killed and wounded. Senior field officers said Cambodian troops forced one of the two North Vietnamese regiments out of its base area. Officers said several documents were captured from the North Vietnamese and that they outlined plans for an offensive on Phnom Penh.

Cambodian troops have been clearing Highway 2 in an area 20 miles south of the capital. Firing in North Communiques from Phnom Penh said North Vietnamese troops bombarded Cambodian positions eight miles north of the capital. Residents could see the flash of artillery on the city's outer defensive network. United States spokesmen in Saigon said heavy fighting 80 miles from the South Vietnamese capital broke a lull of nearly a week in action involving Americans. Two Americans were killed and six wounded.

The U.S. Command said a unit of the Third Brigade of the First Air Cavalry Division came under attack last night from Communist troops in a bunker complex 22 miles north-northeast of Ham Tan, capital of Binh Tuy Province. Allied troops yesterday reported i 1 1 i 31 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong in fighting near the U.S. Green Beret camp at Thuong Due, 24 miles southwest of Da Nang. U.S.

Army and Marine units killed 37 Communists in two other actions without suffering any casualties, Saigon spokesmen said. The Americal Division wiped out a Communist platoon near Quang Ngai, killing 26 and capturing 10. A unit of the First Marine Division killed 11 Communists near Da Nang. Two units of the Fourth Infantry Division, stationed in the central highlands, and a nearby paign to Missouri last night with a strong endorsement of Attorney General John C. Dan From I'list-IMspatoh Wirt" Scrvicm FOttT HOOD, Oct.

20-A "third former soldier identified David Mitchell today as the man he saw fire an automatic rifle into a ditch crowded with South Vietnamese HAND TAILORED At the end of testimony by Olsen, the prosecution's third witness, the Army abruptly ended its case. Mitchell's attorney, Ossie Brown, surprised at the fast ending of the Army's testimony, told the court that he would begin defense testi- forth. Mr. Nixon assailed the Democratic incumbent, Senator Stuart Symington, for opposing SIDTS presidential programs. civilians in 1968.

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kal Auditorium that "the man of the hour, the man for this year and the man for the years to come is Jack Danforth give him your vote." Mr. Nixon's criticism of Symington was brief and relatively mild. It was in line with the low-key approach he followed yesterday in speaking of Democrats he hopes to oust in his quest for a Republican ma SIZES 36 TO 48 yesterday that they saw Mitchell fire into the ditch from two sides. The prosecuting attorney, Capt. Michael Swan, said the government would prove Mitchell's platoon moved "deliberately, but quickly through the village and gathered the people into groups." It was one of those groups, gathered near a ditch in the eastern part of My Lai, South Vietnam, that Mitchell is accused of assaulting.

Swan said he would prove Mitchell and Lt. William Calley "herded and pushed" the Vietnamese into a ditch, then opened fire on them with automatic weapons. Charles Sledge of Sardis, and Dennis Conti of Providence, R.I., both radio operators for Calley at My Lai, Portland, testified, as had two other witnesses, that he saw Mitchell shoot into the dilh at My Lai. Up to 24 Vietnamese were reported to be in the ditch. (Slsen, a machine-gunner on th day of the alleged assault, he crossed the ditch and oberved "12 to two dozen" Vietnamese there.

'They appeared to be mostly w(nen and children. Most appeared to be shot. Most ap-ejred to be dead. But some weS-e alive. They looked at me ana followed me with their eye." (Isen said he saw Mitchell "walk over to the ditch He raed his M-16 rifle in a firing position, against his shoulder, an at that time I heard M-16 shts." 11 THESE SUITS WERE $215 GOOD SIZE SELECTION told the court that they saw Mitchell shooting into the ditch.

Sledge, the first witness called by the prosecution, said that Mitchell fired about 20 shots into the group, reloaded his rifle, and fired another 20 times. He said the Vietnamese all unarmed women, old men and children were "falling and screaming" as Mitchell and Calley fired. Conti testified that he saw Mitchell and Calley shooting down into a ditch where civilians had been herded. "I noticed they were firing down," Conti said. Ho.wever, Conti testified that he did not actually see any of Mitchell's bullets strike a human target.

Defense attorney Ossie Brown assailed the testimony of both witnesses, attempting to show inconsistencies in the testimony- The prosecution cailed Sledge and Conti after a court ruling forced it to abandon plans to use helicopter pilot Lt. Hugh Thompson as the first witness. Thompson was one of 117 witnesses who appeared before the House Armed Services Committee when it investigated the My Lai incident. None of those 117 can testify until a transcript of their testimony before the committee is made available to the defense. Thus far, subcommittee chairman Representative F.

Edward Hebert Louisiana, has refused to surrender the transcript. Mitchell is the first American soldier to be tried in the alleged massacre. Calley is awaiting court-martial on charges of murdering 102 civilians at My Lai. jority in the Senate. He said that the Nov.

3 elec tion offered Missourians choice between Danforth and a a who honestly believes TO 1470.71 that he is right in opposing the programs that I have described, most of them on virtually every a year or two ahead models occasion." At another point, after refer Giardano Faces Tony FINEST MEN'S SHIRTS ring to the fact that he carried Missouri in 1968, Mr. Nixon told the crowd that since then, "on virtually every major issue when there was a real test, both votes in the Senate from Mis Prince SEP.O OF NEW HAVEN Extortion Charges souri were against the Presi so dent." "I think if the President car 3 1 7 Superior Single Needle Dress Shirt REG. $12.95 Each 2 J25 Luxurious Imported Fabrics Reg. $17 to $25 support unit have begun preparation for inactiviation under President Richard M. Nixon's troop withdrawal program, the U.S.

command announced. Political Forecast On the political front, South Vietnam's top diplomat says a united Vietnam is impossible to achieve, but he predicts that South Vietnam will remain an ally of the non-Communist world. He said this was neces ried Missouri, he ought to have one Senator who is going to be with him from Missouri, and that is Jack a Mr Nixon said. Before Mr. Nixon's brief for Hiiig Fire Chief Tells Court Of Attack At ROTC Blaze ay into Missouri, White House sources told reporters they believed Danforth had a chance to unseat Symington, who is seeking a fourth six-year term.

Although most political observers believe Symington is ahead in the Senate race, Mr. Nixon plumped hard for the attorney general, mentioning Danforth 's name 16 times in his 32-minute speech. He heaped praise on Danforth, 34 years old, saying he was "a young man, a man of the future rather than of the past (and) a man who can provide the kind of leadership that we need in the Senate of the United States, particularly on ill mm this issue of providing order and progress and justice under him from taking pictures. He said he suffered slight bruises from persons who grabbed his arms. When the trial opened, United States District Judge James H.

Meredith welcomed about 50 young persons in the courtroom. However, Meredith read from federal statutes concerning interference with federal court proceedings and disturbances in and around a federal building. 5 Are Shot To Death 0 FROM PAGE ONE Cruz since December 1960. He was educated at Northwestern University and had been a major in the Air Force. He wore his hair long and was considered a "rich hippie" by some of his acquaintances.

He was dressed in casual I A law. Tentative Accord In Strike At Post SWIRE SUCK Reg. s35 Including FLAIRS NEW YORK, Oct. 20 (UPI)- A tentative agreement was reached today by the striking New York Newspaper Guild and the New York Post, medi Exclusive Sports Jackets Warrants were to be sought byjpolice today against Anthony J. (Tony) Giardano, notorious hoodlum and reputed Mafia leader, on charges of extortion, common assault and violation of Missouri liquor laws.

The circuit attorney has jurisdiction in extortion cases; the prosecuting attorney issues war-rafts on assault and liquor law chfrges, which are-misdemeanor. giardano, 55 years old, was arrested yesterday at his home, 69(jl Roland Avenue, North-wopds, by Capt. Earl Halveland an(i detectives of the i 1 1 i-gehce unit. Roy J. Conrad, 59, former associate of Frank (Buster) Wort-mand Edward (Ted) Wort-mjjn, was arrested on similar charges.

Conrad gave his address as the 4800. block of Broad Oak Drive, Mattese. Capt. Halveland declined to gije details of the alleged violations until he had completed his report. It was learned that the complaint was brought by Oliver Miller, a night club operator, whjose establishment is at 2001 De)mar Boulevard.

Miller formerly operated a tavern at 1017 Noj-th Seventh Street. A 1 i notation identifies the owner of the North Seventh Street property as Mrs. C. Giar-dapo. Giardano's wife's name is Cajherine.

Miller is reported to haye recently moved his business from North Seventh Street to pelmar Boulevard. A police source said one cajse of the accusations was a dispute over $1800 Miller was alleged to owe Giardano for pin-bajl machine operations in Miper's tavern. Giardano and Conrad were reported to have attempted to collect by force. Irl Bans, attorney for Giar-dajo, sought a writ of habeas corpus for his client's release. Circuit Judge Patrick J.

Pa-lurfibo convened court after 5 p.m. to hear the plea. iaris told the court that because Giardano had obeyed admonitions not to leave local jurisdiction when previous cases we)-e pending, he should be released on $500 bond. Judge Pa-lurtibo fixed bond at $3000, which was provided by a professional bondsman. (Jonrad was granted liberty on $4000 bail.

The Police Department was represented at thej habeas corpus hearing by Seneca Ryan attorney. it is expected that Giardano and Conrad will be viewed by Miller in a police show-up be-for) application for warrants is Jnade. ft 1955 Giardano was sentenced to four years in prison for failure to pay federal income taes. Last August Giardano contested in United States Tax Cnjirt an Internal Revenue Scfvice claim that he owed an FINE CASHMERE AND MINK 4995 ALL W3DL, DACR0N WOOL Excellent pattern choice. Reg.

$95 Baker exclusive Reg. $125 University City firemen withdrew from a fire at the Air Force ROTC building at Washington University May 5 when they encountered a barrage of bottles and stones, a fire department official testified today. Fire Capt. William Kremer testified in the second day of the United States District Court trial of Howard Mechanic, 22 years old. Mechanic is charged with throwing a cherry bomb at policemen and firemen at the fire at the Reserve Officers' Training Corps building.

He is a former student at Washington University. Capt. Kremer testified that the decision to withdraw was based on a city fire code provision that calls for firemen to depart when confronted with a viodent or dangerous situation. In the early minutes of May 5, Kremer said, two University City fire trucks encountered a crowd of several hundred persons, some of whom threw stones as they approached the ROTC building. He said that he radioed the firemen "to get the hell back to your stations.

These people are crazy." Kremer described the fire in the ROTC building as small and one that could have been put out without connecting hoses to fire hydrants. Kremer testified also that a small foreign automobile attempted to block the fire vehicles on Big Bend Boulevard on the way to the fire. He said there could have been serious injuries if the fire trucks had not been under control. Sgt. Maj.

Freddy G. Forcey, who was assigned to the Washington University ROTC on May 5, testified that it took him 36 hours to make an inventory of the property destroyed in the fire. Franklin Barrett, who identified himself as an Air Force officer assigned at the time to the Washington University ROTC, said that a training movie destroyed in the fire was valued at about $300. Yesterday, Lloyd Spainhower, a Post-Dispatch photographer, testified that some persons at the fire attempted to prevent ator Theodore Kheel announced. The strike began two weeks ago.

Kheel said the agreement was reached after a 17-hour meeting that began yesterday afternoon and did not end until 8:55 a.m. He said agreement was reached on all issues but that terms would not be disclosed until after they had been reported to the Post Newspaper Guild unit, which has called a meeting tonight to vote on ratification. Schools Seek Aid Of Illinois Police CHRISTIAN-DIOR BR0NZINI X-ANDRINI YAPRE Reg. $8.5010.5012.5015.0020.00 Finest Imported Silk Anthony J. Giardano After his arrest yesterday additional $19,689 in taxes for 1966.

Mrs. Giardano, who filed a separate return in 1966, contested a claim that she owed additional taxes of $15,178. At a hearing last year in a civil suit against the police department, Giardano told the court that he received $800 a month rent from Banana Distributing of which he is an officer; $150 a week salary from the firm, and $270 a month from the rental of another commercial building. Giardano lost the case. He had charged that his civil rights had been violated by an arrest.

Fine In Teachers' Strike PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 20 (AP)-The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, in the third day of a strike, is being fined $75,000 a day for each day the strike continues. Union leaders say the strike will continue although their treasury contains only $200. The union was fined for contempt of court by a three-judge panel yesterday. The strike began Friday although a preliminary injunction has been issued forbidding it.

The panel said union leaders would face further court action if the fines were not paid within five days. The strike by about 11,000 teachers at 275 schools appeared to have ended yesterday after negotiators announced they had reached an out-of-court agreement. However, the settlement broke down on the point of how salary increases would be paid. The major obstacles to settlement are salary increases and length of the teaching day. $1750 mm FOR NOT SOLD SINGLE clothes when shot.

Police barricaded the estate area, with its switchback roads, and refused reporters permission to get close to the crime site. Held In Killing 4 As Communists MIAMI, Oct. 20 (UPI) A young Cuban man was charged last night with killing his wife, stepfather and two small daughters, "because they're communists." Jose Manuel a 1 26 years old, was charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Victor Gon-z a 1 63; Mrs. Bonit Nancy Gonzalez, 25, and his daughters, Angela, 3, and Victoria, 1. Policeman Bill Riggs said the suspect was standing outside when Riggs arrived on the scene.

Riggs said Gonzalez had a pistol in his hand but gave up without a struggle. Riggs said Gonzalez told him, "I did it. I did it because they're communists." The shooting occurred at a duplex in Miami's Cuban Illinois State Police assistance will be sought to protect East St. Louis schools against further vandalism, the attorney for School District 189 said today. The lawyer, Edward Neville, said that East St.

Louis police had provided no protection and were not co-operative in COSTA DE MAJORCA FAMOUS RAINWEAR REG. $85 DOUBLE KNIT SPORT COATS REG. 89.95 CORDUROY SPORT COATS REG. 89.85 ALTERATIONS AT COST MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED SORRY, NO REFUNDS to prevent the puncturing tires on school busses and teachers' automobiles yesterday. A total of 24 busses and 19 autos were put out of service with flat tires.

Neville said that he had asked Mayor Alvin G. Fields to request state policemen. "If we don't get them through him, we are going to ask the Governor for them today," he said..