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Calley v. Callaway, Secretary of the Army, et al.
418 U.S. 906·Supreme Court of the United States·1974
Mr. Justice Douglas took no part in the consideration or decision of this application.
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Opinion
June 25, 1974
No. A-1220.
Calley v. Callaway, Secretary of the Army, et al.
[MAJORITY]
C. A. 5th Cir. Application to recall and stay mandate of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit pending applicant’s petition for rehearing en banc in that court, presented to Mr. Justice Powell and by him referred to the Court, denied.
Mr. Justice Douglas took no part in the consideration or decision of this application.