CIA Official Says Consciences Papered Over Viet Nam Estimates
Richard Kovar testified in William Westmoreland’s libel suit against CBS that CIA staffers "papered over" consciences on Viet Nam strength estimates after the Tet offensive. He said the 1967 estimates overstated or understated figures and that the failure influenced events, noting a 242,000 troop estimate and later disputed figures.
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Keaton and Beatty Sparks in Vanity Fair Interview
Reclusive star Diane Keaton sits with Dominick Dunne for Vanity Fair, briefly addressing Warren Beatty and Reds while the Polo Lounge scene precedes a lunch encounter. Mimi Sheraton's Le Bec-Fin critique provokes sharp retorts from Philadelphia restaurant owner Georges Perrier.
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Celebrity tastings and town dreams fuel the week in culture
In a mix of restaurant chatter and media notes, Sheraton defends her critiques and recalls trips for essays, while North Carolina towns mull a Mayberry tribute as the Andy Griffith anniversary draws attention. Dobson considers a Mayberry Village concept as Mayberry nostalgia spreads.
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