Communist Commands Supreme Headquarters

U. S. NAVAL BASE, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA

Phone 9-5247 Date Monday May 18, 1970 Radio (1340) TV (Ch. 8) My Lai Defendants United States Command Finds"Piece Of Say Army Pressing C For Fast Conviction COMMunist Commands Supreme Headquarters WASHINGTON (UPI/AFRTS)--Army PHNOM PENH (AP/AFRTS) -- The French rubber town of 'imot: privates Max Hutson and Gerald United States commander in "We know we got a part of the Smith could get death sentenc- Cambodia says a piece of the communist post office. We es if convicted of charges a- communist command's supreme think we got a piece of the gainst them in the alleged My headquarters was found six education training section." Lai Massacre. And they say days ago. The United States commander the Army is rolling right over Lieutenant General Michael in Cambodia refuses to say them in frantic efforts tb get Davison tells the Associated if any of the North Vietnamese convictions. Press: "We read some of their killed or captured at this In an exclusive Sunday int- mail. The intelligence haul point were high-ranking offic- erview with United Press Int- was a very, very good one." ials. Neither does he explain ernational, Hutson and Smith Davison. goes on about the why the find was not reported charged that they've been discovery last Monday near the by United States officials. treated as if guilty from the beginning. Soviet 'Believes U.S. Will Avoid Conflict They say they've been de- MOSCOW (UPI/AFRTS) -- The prived of their right to Soviet Union apparently is sia backed down and pulled its choose military attorneys, a staking a lot that the United rockets out of Cuba under right guaranteed by Army regu- States will avoid risking any heavy pressure from the late lations. confrontation with it in the President John Kennedy. A Pentagon spokesman answer- Mideast. The sources say Moscow ex- ed the charges by saying ac- East European diplomatic pects to win this time. They cused servicemen may be repre- sources in London say Russia say the Kremlin is too deeply sented by military council of is geared for a Cuba-type con- involved in the Middle East to their own choosing, "provided frontation on the Middle East. back out now. this individual is readily a- But the sources say the vailable." He also said the Kremlin expects the Nixon Ad- Army is aware of the men's re- ministration will "compromise quests for individual counsel. to avoid a war. In 1963, Rus- U.S., South Vietnam Open New Front PHNOM PENH (AP/AFRTS) -- The United States and South Vietnam have opened up a new front in their Cambodia search for enemy sanctuaries, this one near the Mekong Delta. And the Cambod- ian Army has chased the enemy out of the Provincial Capital of Kompong Cham. Page 2 Guantanamo Gazette nMonday, May 18, 1970

MIDEAST (Cont'd from ng . )--The sources say Aloscow expects to win this time. They say the Kremlin is too deeply involved in the Mideast to back out now without serious loss of face and loss of political and idealoe- News Gazetteer ical influence.

BOSTON (AP/AFRTS)--Senator Edward Kennedy of Mass- achusetts said recently that the stage is set for new political activism in America. WASHINGTON (IPI/AFRTS)--The series of Senate propos- In remarks for an honorary degree ceremony at Bos- als for pulling American troops out of Indochina drew ton University, Kennedy called on students to tackle attention yesterday from two prominent Democrats. Mike the anti-war issue on a new footing through pressure Mansfield, speaking on -a television program, said he is on Washington and election of peace candidates in adding his name to the list of those sponsoring an November. amendment which would force President Nixon to pull U.S. Kennedy said, "For a large part of the generation troops outof Indochina by the end of the year. of college students graduating this year around Ameri- J. William Fulbright, on another television show, ca, it is fair to say that final examinations were held said the hill Mansfield likes i- "getting ahead of the in Washington last weekend instead of on the campuses. game." Ile prefe-s one whiich will cut off funds for For many one week on capital hill was worth four years Cambodlia oreratorns :ifter June 30th. of political science in college." He was referring to the student conferences with lawmakers. WNSIlNGTON (IIPJ/1FrTS-- ouse members are scheduled to debate ist about evervthing under the sun this week CAIRO (AP/4FRTS)--A military spokesman here said except the one suhjoct which will occupy the Senate-- yesterday that an Egyptian destroyer sunk despite Cambod i a. attempts to save it after it had been attacked by The Hou.;e will talk ahout appropriations for pollu- Israeli war planes Saturday. tion control, military construction and more ships for Ten Egyptian crewmembers were reported wounded. the merchant marine . Meanwhile, Egyptian anti-aircraft gunners have reported shooting down one Tsraeli jet, over the Suez Canal, and MADi) RIPI/AFRTS)--Political sources here say col- hitting another. The Egyptians claim it is the third lege students will begin their summer vacation early. such Israeli jet shot down in the past 24 hours. The informed sources said the government has ordered There were earlier reports of two shot down at the Spanish universities and colleges to close on May 20. Red Sea port of Ras Benas where the destroyer was The action is aimed at avoiu'inl student demonstra- anchored. tions during a onle-da-, visit b U.S. Secretary of State William Rogers later this month. The sources inidicate that Pogers will sign an agree- Weatherscope ment to retain U.S. inilitnry bases in Spain. rI.IANTANAMO BAY 85 ALMA, GA. 87 Key West 83 Lakehurst, N.J. 66 ''OMEI (IIPT/AFRTS)--The Catholic Church received 279 DALLAS 88 Laredo 84 Norfolk 74 new priests yesterday during a mass ordination cere- Maon\ at qt. Peter's square. The two-hour ceremony also honored Pope aul's 50th anniversary as a Priest. HIGH Tides Sertise SilsetS sow A sudden downpour of rain drenched the Pope. About 0659 2023 0158 1304 0623 1930 50 Cardinals and Bishops and thousands who jammed the square to watch the ceremony, stayed for the ceremony despite the sudden rain shower.

ASlIvIITON (IIPI/AFRTS)--Vice President Spiro Agnew said yesterday that if there is any rhetoric cooling to Guantanamo Gazette be done, it should be done by the newspapers. le discounted the possibility that there is any deep-seated student hstility to the 11.S. military thrust into Cambod ia. ComNavBase Radm J. Appearip in a Metromedia broadcast interview, the Public Affairs Officer Lt D. S. Vice President discounted recent student demonstrations Editorial Advisor JOC Jim as indications of student opposition to the lI.S. Cam- Editor J02 Bob bodian policy. Staff JOSN Jer Monday, May 18, 1970 Guantanamu Gazette Page 3

.N.TES ADRIFT by JOC Jim Teaue liver been to 'a safety lecture? If so, the following might interest you. It comes from ETCS George Wathen, Ships in POe who must be the only Navyman on the Base who has any I sea stories to pass along. The following safety meeting account, duly signed by the 12 members of the safety committee present, was submitted to a supervisor: "The subject of this month's meeting was Aceidents. We read the five-minute safety talk entitled, Accidents are Caused. The impact of this subject was profound, and at the conclusion of the reading a heated discussion arose. during a lull, a member of the group raised his hand to ask a question, and accidentally knocked a coat off the coat rack, which fell over the head of a second member. While removing the garment, the temporarily blinded member struck the window behind him, his elbow scattering glass all over the floor. 'Tn picking up tbc glass, two others got slight cuts on their hands, so the group leader grabbed the push broom to sweep up the mess, but in the crowded room, either the handle of the broom, or another member mov- inc out of the way, dislodged a fire extinguisher from the wall, which fell and discharged, spraying the rest of the group with chemicals. The member who originally raised his hand to ask the question said he forgot what he was going to say and, instead complained of the cold air coming through the broken window. Since there is no cure for the common WAINWRIGHT DLG 28, CAPT P .H. VINING cold, it was decided to adjourn the meeting, and the NITRO AE 23 CAPT C . E. RAY members went back to work." * **** * ******* EL PASO LKA 117 CAPT O.D. TIDERMAN 1.1 the Seabees are rattling their horns and stamping SPENCER WEC 36, CAPT M-, WELLIVER,II their hooves over recent pronouncements in this space. L.Y. SPEAR 'AS 36 CAPT R.M. GHORMLEY Now they say they want equal time, and that I'm not NASHVILLE LPD 13 CAPT F.R. FABHLAND being fair because they have no space to return fire. HAROLD J. ELLISON DD 864 CDR R.O. DAVIS 'Jr. hinslow, it seems, is particularly desirous of hav- M.C. FOX DD 829 CDR J.L. DICK ing his rebuttal printed. Always glad to oblige our GLENNON DD 840 CDR H.R. JONES green-clad, curiously odorous friends. The space below is for CROMWELL DE 1014 LCDR D.M. FOSS 5oahees to put down their statements, ideas, knowledge etc. Would have left a bigger space, but THREADFIN SS 410' LCDR C.C.KING it seemed unnecessary. ATAKAPA ATF 149 LT F.D. SEARS Page 4 Guintanamo Gazette Monday, May 18, 1970 II

W HURRICANE READINESS CONDITIONS

condition Four Normal readiness condition during hurricane season: 1 June - 1 October.

Condition Three Hurricane may strike next 48 hours; continue normal operations; check procedures and shelter assignment; insure 3-4 day food supply on hand not requiring cooking.

Condition Two Bravo Hurricane may strike next 24 hours; secure quarters for wind/water damage; Exchange/Commissary open 6 hours for emergency supplies.

Condition Two Alfa Hurricane may strike next 12 hours; schools close; stay in quarters or at duty station; listen for signal to go to shelters (three one- minute sirens).

Condition One Hurricane imminent; remain in shelter until all clear sounded; listen for information on AFRTS radio.

Condition One Romeo Base inspection after storm passes; remain in shelter until all clear announced. (1) Monday, May 18, 1970 Guantanamo Gazette Page 5 Columbus Memorial Dedicated by Scouts "Christopher Columbus landed at Fisherman's Point on his second voyage. He and his Spanish adventurers were look- ing for gold. Not finding any likely prospects, they left the next day." This is the inscription on the memorial which.Howard West of Boy Scout troop 435 and Radm. Hildreth cut the ribbon for last Friday afternoon. The memorial was built by the boys of the troop by giving up their saturdays for the past four months. Raising the flags for the occasion were Allen Murray and Keith Rothemberger raising the troop flag and Edward Bolduc with Lance Mathis on the Amer- ican flag. Mr. Bolduc recognized the efforts of Adm. Hildreth and awarded him with a medal. Pag e 6 Guantana m o Gazette Monday, May 18, 170 Personality Preakness Victor, My Dad George Photod MIAMI (UPI/AFRTS)--Personality found the From the world of- narrow straightaways and the tight turns to his liking Saturday as he captured the $203,000 Preakness race. Jockey Eddie Belmont took the colt wide around the final turn and poured it on in the stretch to overtake My Dad George by Sports a neck in a photo finish. Personality ran the mile and a sixteenth in American League 1:56 1/5. My Dad George was second and Silent Screen finished third. Dust Commander who won the Kentucky Major League Weekend Wrapup Derby finished a fading ninth. NEW YORK (UPI/AFRTS)--The Chicago White Sox-blasted out 12 The Preakness at Pimlico hits at Comiskey Park in Chicago as they defeated Kansas City was the second leg of racing's 6-1. Tommy John threw a three hitter for the pale hose. triple crown. Oakland bombed California 11-3 as Chuck Dobson went the Pancho Wins distance for the A's for the third time this year. Tennis Tourney The New York Yankees scor- NEW YORK (UPI/AFRTS)--For ed five times in the eighth to the second year in a row, age- score a 7-4 victory over the less Pancho Gonzales has won slumping Detroit Tigers. the $50,000 Howard Hughes Ten- The Minnesota Twins slugged nis Championship. four home runs crushing Mil- Gonzales defeated top-seed- waukee 11-7. Dave Boswell got ed Rod Laver 6-1, 7-5, 5-7 and his first win of the year. 6-3 Saturday to earn $17,500. Dave McNally won his seven- th game of the season as Balt- imore dumped Washington 4-3. Local Weekend Baseball That was the ninth straight GUANTANAMO BAY--Two games loss for the Senators. were played here Friday night. Outfielder Carl Yastremski The Marine Barracks edged the of Boston hit a tape measure Fleet Training Group 3-2 and DAVE McNALLY home run blast to lead the Naval Air Station blanked VC- Bosox past Cleveland 6-2. Tony 10 3-0. Conigliaro also homered as the Sox shook a five game losing Saturday, the Communication streak. Station dumped Security Group National League 9-2, Smythe of Comsta hit an The Chicago Cubs edged the LEAGUE inside the park home run. High St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 and the BAIT 24 9 CAL 23 11 School nipped Public Works 2-1 Pittsburgh Pirates nipped Mon- N.Y. 18 16 MINN 21 9 and Naval Station shutout Hos- treal 4-3. DET 15 15 OAK 18 16 pital 7-0. In other games, Cincinnati BOS 15 17 CHI 15 18 One game was played yester- extended their western division CLEVE 12 18 K.C. 11,21 day. Marine Barracks tripped lead over Atlanta to five games WASH 13 20 MIL 11'22 the 2,/8 Marines 2-1. The loss by defeating the Braves 2-0. was costly for 2/8 as they are Rico Carty had a 31-game hitt- NATIONA LEAGUE now officially eliminated from ing streak ended in the game. chances of making first place. Pitcher Jerry Koosman threw CHI 19 14 CINN 25 10 GUANTANAMO'S TOP TEN HITTERS a four-hitter as the New York N.Y. 18 16 ATL 19 12 PLAYER AB H AVE 44 2 .568 Mets gave Philadelphia their PITTS 16 18 L.A. 18 12 BEIli, M4CB-40 STOREY, NAS 43 1 .588 ninth straight loss 6-0. San PHILA 15 19 S.F. 19 18 SMYTIIF, COSTA 52 22 .423 Francisco beat Los Angeles ST.L. 14 16 HOU 14 17 KUISHFki8N, NAS 38 16 .421 5-4 as Willie McCovey homered MONT 11 21 S.D.152 BELL, NIARINES 46 19 .413 twice for the Giants. Houston INGERSOLL, COSTA 54 22 .407 dumped the San Diego Padres Hank Aaron needs only three CINEO, FTG 42 17 .405 .397 9-7. Doug Rader clouted a more hits to join the 3,000 BRUNTKIN, 2/8 58 23 .396 homer for the Astros. hits club. TAYLOR, PWC 48 19 RUDY, NAVSTA 47 16 .383 Monday, May 18, 1970 Gulantan-umo Gazette Page 7

THE Beeline------95551 YN1 Bill Walker, Beeline Editor

The regular monthly meeting of the Fleet Reserve Associati onFor Sale (Branch 100) will be held on Tuesday, May 19th, at 8 PM. Nominations for branch officer's will be accepted at this 67 Lambretta scooter, $175. 7729 or 7715 AT. time, to be voted on at the monthly meeting in June. All members are urged to attend. 58 Ford in good condition, best offer, 85878 AWH.

"MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 11:00 AM, SATURDAY, MAY 30 NAVAL 12 gauge shot gun with carrying case; 24" boys and 24" CEMETERY. CEMETERY VISITING HOURS FROM 8:30 AM UNTIL girls bike, $7.50 each or both for $10, or make an 1:00 PM. BUS DEPARTS COMMISSARY STORE PARKING LOT AT offer; small tricycle, good for parts. 85236 AWH. 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 AM AND 12:30 PM. BUS DEPARTS CERETERY AT 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 AM, NOON AND 1:00 PM. 26 X 1 3/4 bike tire, will fit Schwin rim. 64318 AT.

WOMEN INTERESTED IN PLAYING SOFT BALL: Meet at diamond 63 Chevy Biscayne, V8, standard transmission, $600. #3, tonight and join in the fun. Bring your husband or 95524 AT. boy friend to help coach the team. If you can't make it tonight we will be out there again Thursday about Hassock fan and large metal trunk; spear gun; snorkel; 7 PM. For further information call Jo at 90247 AT. mask and fins; swing set, 2 brown braided rugs, 9X12 and 6X9; large toy box. 97298. Those individuals who purchased fire arms at the Marine Exchange and are interested in carrying these weapons 65 Pontiac Catalina, 4 door hardtop, just arrived on through customs upon return to the states, are required island, best offer over, $1,000. 98178 AT. to pick up a special customs declaration at the Marine Exchange Admin. Office. 3 square dancing dresses, size 16; mans western shirt, size 16, 96162 AT. ATTENTION KINGSTON AIR PASSENGERS: The Jamaican government has the option of charging a departure tax Folding baby stroller for two, sturdy back seat and of $2.50 to all passengers leaving, Kingston. You should sun canopy, in good condition, 15 months old, $15. have sufficient funds to pay this amount prior to 85870 AT. departing Kingston.for the Base via MAC or Station aircraft. Living room drapes, 63" long, plus door curtain. Also box of odd curtains very reasonably priced. 85880 AT. The Joan San Fillippo dance troupe from. Jamaica will give a fees one-hour performance at the Naval Station Playpen in new condition. 96107 AT. Lyceum, tonight at 7 PH. The movie will be shown immediately following their performance. 10,500 BTU Fedders A/C, available June 10, $65. 90214 AT.

Applicants are needed for Clerk Dictating Machine 26" Rollfast boys bike, must sell, $25. or best offer. transcriber, GS-4, for the U.S. Naval Hospital. ask for Kelly at 85582 DWH. Apply at the Civilian Personnel Office or call 85204. 10,000 BTU Fedders A/C in excellent condition, $80; There will be a Softball cmittee meeting on May 21 at 59 Olds with power steering and power brakes in good 10:00 AM in the Special Services conference room. All mechanical condition, available May 27th. 99124 AT. members are urged to attend. 64 VW convertable, available June 1, $600. 85684 AWR. Softball umpires clinic, tonight at 7 PM in the Special Services Conference Room. Any interested personnel are Set of golf clubs, 1 and 3 wood; 3,5,7, and 9 irons; welcome and invited to attend. putter and bag, $20. 76&5 AT.

The Coin Club will meet in the Civilian Personnel Class Baby bed and mattress in good condition, $15.; Peterson Room, Bay Hill on Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Uncirculated play pen, fair condition, $5.; High Chair in excellent and proof coins for completion of a 20thcentury type condition, $7. 96148 AT. will be sold at special prices to any interested persons. LT Medical Corps dress blue uniform; tropical, 9 oz, 37 W, 29 L, worn only 5 or 6 times. 26" English mens bike, $20. 7736 DWI, 95566 AWN, LT Maron.

AM, FM Compact Cassett Player, Bell and Howell, $40. 95477 AT. AMERICA NEEDS YOUR VOTE! Page 8 Guantanamo Gazette Monday, May 18, 1970 Giveaway Two Black Kittens in need of a home, 90192 after 5 PH. I A

ser ices By D.S. McCurrah mowv.lawns Will in Center, West and East Bargo area Guantanamo Bay is no stranger to Saturday 90230, Holetear. morning drills. Those mind-bending sirens invariably select the early hours after the Lost and Found biggest social event of the month to make their Lost. Chars bracelet, last weekend, gold-charm bracelet presence known. with 2 silocated gold poodles, gold Christmas tree, This Saturday --- at the fairly reasonable and others, lost in the 0-club, BOR or Cable Beach, hour of 8:30 --- the sirens will sound once Reward offered for return, 85163 DWH 99255 AWH. again. But the discerning connoisseur will notice a slight variation in their shriek --- Found: Mens watch, found at Cooper Field Basket Ball three one-minute blasts instead of the usual Court. 99285 AT. ten-second toe-curlers. Guantanamoites should mark that signal well, at least for the next four months. On June 1 The Naval Supply Depot will commence a retail the hurricane season begins, and the Caribbean clothing sales van to Leeward Point today for area is where most of these tropical storms the benefit of personnel stationed on the Lee- brew. ward side. This retail outlet will be located It is by no means beyond the realm of possi- adjacent to the Leeward Point Mess Hall en- bility that one of the big blows could hit trance from 1100 to 1300 and adjacent to the Guantanmo Bay. One did in 1963. And, in 1966, Navy Exchange Snack Shack entrance from 1300- Hurricane Inez slammed into the naval base 1400. This service will be provided on the with winds of 110 miles per hour. That storm following dates for the remainder of the year: took over 1,000 lives, though fortunately no June 1 and 15 one was injured here. (Actually, this fact was July 6 and 20 more the result of preparedness than "for- August 3, 17 and 31 tune"). September 7 and 21 Most recently, Hurrican Camille, which last October 5 and 19 year took over 300 lives in the southeastern November 2 and 16 United States, was first located by satellite December 1 and 21 as a tropical depression overGuantanamo Bayl Starting Wednesday morning, the base will run through a dress rehearsal of an actual hurricane situation to insure that everyone knows where to go and what to do. Progressive conditions of readiness will be set, climaxing Hurricane Condition Two - Alpha on Saturday, which will be dutifully announced by the base alarm. At that time, residents~will be required to go to their assigned shelter or hur- ri-cane duty station. The Guantanamo Gazette and AFRTS radio and television will keep residents up to date during the week on what is happening behind the scenes, and how to prepare for destructive force winds. Of course, readiness is very much a personal matter and the effective ess of a drill depends on whether its participants "play the game."