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1969-11-15, , min.
Commentary on Spiro Agnew's speech concerning bias in the news media, coverage of the Apollo 12 moon flight, and the Vietnam Moratorium march in Washington, D.C.
1969-11-17, , min.
FCC Commissioner Nicholas Johnson says Agnew's speech accusing the TV networks of biased reporting has frightened network executives and reporters in ways that might cause harm to network journalism.
1969-11-18, , min.
The Apollo 12 spacecraft has landed on the moon. Astronauts Alan Bean, Pete Conrad, and Richard F. Gordon, Jr. aboard.
1969-11-27, , min.
American soldiers at a South Vietnamese hospital refuse to eat Thanksgiving dinner as a passive war protest.
1969-11-28, , min.
Vice President Spiro Agnew receives a 64% approval rating among US public, NASA releases second set of Apollo XII films.
1969-12-01, , min.
My Lai massacre investigation, President Nixon plans continued troop withdrawals.
1969-12-02, , min.
The House passes a resolution to support President Nixon's Vietnam peace efforts. South Vietnamese government announces casualties inflicted this week by Viet Cong.
1969-12-03, , min.
15% increase approved for Social Security. North Korea releases three American helicopter crewmen. Vice President Agnew discusses reasons to stay in Vietnam.
1969-12-04, , min.
United States and South Vietnam to observe ceasefire on Christmas and New Year's Day. Ronald Reagan to run for reelection as California Governor.
1969-12-05, , min.
Lt. William Calley testifies before army board regarding My Lai incident. Viet Cong to observe truce for Christmas and New Year's holidays.
1969-12-06, , min.
300,000 attend Altamont free concert in California featuring the Rolling Stones. Concert is marred by violence and four deaths.
1969-12-09, , min.
President Nixon will make another Vietnam troop withdrawal report before Christmas. Lt.General William Peers testifies before House sub-committee study of My Lai. "Sugar, Sugar" by the Archies a big hit in the United Kingdom.
1969-12-10, , min.
Army conducts study of first My Lai investigation. The first investigation concluded there was no massacre. Pennsylvania judge denies an autopsy on the body of Mary Jo Kopechne.
1969-12-12, , min.
Vice President Agnew criticizes Democratic Senators for worrying more about their political future than inflation. Lt. William Calley and Sgt.David Mitchell are charged in My Lai massacre.
1969-12-14, , min.
La Strada opens and closes for one performance at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre in New York City. The Jackson Five makes their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1969-12-15, , min.
US troop levels will be reduced. Bob Hope previews his Christmas show for US troops at the White House.
1969-12-16, , min.
Lt. William Calley a witness at My Lai massacre hearing. New York City Study about corruption in boxing.
1969-12-18, , min.
Senator Barry Goldwater back from Vietnam tour, fears troops being pulled out too quickly. President Nixon wants to end US policy in Vietnam.
1969-12-22, , min.
100 killed as civilian South Vietnamese DC-6 crashes into schoolhouse. Republicans try to save the Philadelphia Plan to hire more black workers. Senator Mike Mansfield says Senate will stay in session to respond to presidential veteos.
1969-12-23, , min.
Congress adjourns. Senator Thomas Dodd who was censured for using $100,000 in political funds for personal reasons, is not charged by the Justice Department.
1969-12-24, , min.
President Nixon signs law giving the government the right to set interest rates for banks and loan associations. Communists agree on three-day ceasefire for Christmas holidays.
1969-12-27, , min.
News events of the day.
1969-12-29, , min.
Vice President Spiro Agnew begins his Asian tour. 19,000 called into service for February 1970 draft.
1970-01-02, , min.
Nine persons in Michigan arrested on sports gambling charges. Vice President Agnew continues his Asian tour.
1970-01-06, , min.
Mary Jo Kopechne inquest. Vice President Agnew visits Kabul, Afghanistan.
1970-01-07, , min.
Report claims Dizzy Dean placed bet for a friend but made no money. Mary Jo Kopechne inquest allegedly held in secret.
1970-01-08, , min.
My Lai massacre investigation continues, four are charged. Inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne's death is over.
1970-01-15, , min.
Viet Cong publishes partial list of civilians killed in My Lai massacre. Dr. Martin Luther King Day celebrated.
1970-01-16, , min.
Heavy fighting in Laos, New Jersey police report a 15 million dollar gambling ring smashed. President Nixon to give State of The Union address.
1970-01-19, , min.
G. Harrold Carswell presented as nominee for Supreme Court justice by President Nixon to fill seat formerly held by Abe Fortas. Vice President Agnew returns to Washington from Asian tour.
1970-01-20, , min.
Opening of pre-trial in case of Lt. William Calley charged in My Lai massacre. G.Harrold Carswell nominated to Supreme Court.
1970-01-21, , min.
President Nixon to give State of The Union address. Health issues associated with birth control pills.
1970-02-02, , min.
Chicago 7 trial resumes, Supreme Court turns down Rep. Adam Clayton Powell's request for back pay from the 90th Congress.
1970-02-03, , min.
Senator Edward Kennedy proposes changes in the draft law. Kennedy asks for end of deferments except for high school students and hardship cases.
1970-02-04, , min.
Senator Hugh Scott says new enemy attacks extend length of time for US troop withdrawal. New studies claim danger of smoking marijuana.
1970-02-06, , min.
Unemployment jumps from 3.5 to 3.9%. Lyndon Johnson talks about Vietnam.
1970-02-09, , min.
My Lai massacre hearings begin in Fort Benning Georgia. McDonnell-Douglas Corporation promises to hire large number of negroes.
1970-02-14, , min.
A roundup of the week's news from the CBS radio network.
1970-02-16, , min.
G. Harrold Carswell is recommended as the newest justice of the Supreme Court by a 13-4 affirmative vote. Big victory claimed by government south of Danang. Senator Edmund Muskie of Maine announces candidacy for reelection.
1970-02-18, , min.
Federal jury in Chicago found no conspiracy in violence at 1968 Democratic National Convention. Debate on where President stands on desegregation.
1970-02-23, , min.
Guyana becomes a Republic, Holy Eucharist given by women for first time in Catholic church.
1970-02-24, , min.
Israel asks US for more phantom jets to offset growing Arab arsenals. French President Pompidou greeted by President Nixon on US tour.
1970-02-25, , min.
French President Pompidou speaks to joint session of Congress to explain Mideast policy.
1970-02-26, , min.
Melvin Laird says draft call to be lowered to 210,000 in 1970 as Vietnamese take over more of the fighting.
1970-03-01, , min.
Dutch speed skater Atje Keulen-Deelstra becomes women's allround world champion at West Allis, Wisconsin, winning her first of four titles.
1970-03-03, , min.
Racial violence in Lamar, South Carolina, President Nixon calls for continued study of education reform.
1970-04-01, , min.
President Nixon signs a measure banning cigarette advertising on radio and television.
1970-04-02, , min.
Japanese jet hijacked in South Korea, Massachusetts governor Francis Sargent signs bill preventing government from forcing Massachusetts men from fighting an undeclared war in Vietnam. Supreme Court to rule.
1970-04-04, , min.
The 222nd and final episode of the CBS sitcom "Petticoat Junction" airs. 50,000 demonstrators gather in Washington for a pro-war demonstration. The demonstrators protest President Nixon's decision to continue US troop withdrawal.
1970-04-06, , min.
G. Harrold Carswell expected to be approved as Supreme Court Justice. Massachusetts grand jury hears testimony in Mary Jo Kopechne case.