Enemy view of war and peace in Southeast Asia
A U.S. intelligence transcript reveals North Vietnam leaders view peace talks as a tactic within a larger war. They outline a three stage peace strategy, foresee decisive victory by 1970, and warn that negotiated settlements may still enable continued fighting. They urge Americans to study Panmunjom and Laos as cautionary examples.
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Nguyen van Vinh
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
van Vinh
Ho Chi Minh
Soviet Union
China
Hanoi
United States
Panmunjom
Southeast Asia
Romney War Policy and GOP Unity on Vietnam
The piece debates whether Romney's stance endorses Johnson's Vietnam policy or tempers it to appease varied views. It notes Romney and Nixon backing the course of U S military action, Romney opposing Johnson's expansion without Congress consent, and argues Johnson inherited the war and seeks victory while aiming to unite the country against Communist expansion. It frames the domestic politics behind bipartisan support for ending the conflict.
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White House
George Christian
Johnson
Vietnam
George D. Aiken
Vermont
George Romney
Michigan
United States
Gov. Romney
Richard M. Nixon
Congress
Aiken
Eisenhower
South Vietnam
Kennedy
Southeast Asia
Europe
Romney
Nixon
China in turmoil as Maoist factional clash widens
Joseph Alsop reports from Hong Kong on the Chinese leadership’s turbulence. Premier Chou En-lai is exhausted and almost incoherent during a late meeting, while Maoist attacks target Liu Shao-chi, Chen Yi, and military leaders. The three way alliance frays as wall posters denounce Ho Lung, Chu Teh, and Nieh Jung-chen, signaling deeper power struggles at Chung Nan Hai.
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Peking
Chen Yi
Mao Tsetung
Chou En-lai
Chou
Liu Shao Chi
Mao
Chiang Ching
Chen Po-ta
Chen En-lai
Chung Nan Hai
United Action Committee
Communist Hierar
Liu
Teng Hsiao-ping
People’s Liberation Army
Lin Piao
Chou Enlai
Li Hsien-yin
Li Fu-chun
Tan Chen-lin
Ho Lung
Chu Teh
Hsu Hsiang-chien
Cultural Revolution Commission
Yeh Chien-ying
China
Nieh Jung-chen
Conservative View of Subversion in Vietnam Day Protests
A May 1960s era critique argues HUAC exposed the Communist dominated underpinnings of the April 15 Vietnam Day protests. It links Bettina Aptheker and cohorts to a planned nationwide strike, detailing organizers, sponsors, Chicago peace council, and involvement of Socialist Workers Party figures. It portrays spontaneous-appearing marches as orchestrated by Communist interests.
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Peacenik
HUAC
Cavil
Communist Party
Keley
Communist Party of the United States
Bettina
Communist-front
DuBois Clubs of America
Chicago
DuBois Clubs
Radical Students For A Democratic Society
Berkeley
Chicago Peace Council
States
Puerto Rico
Canada
Joel Britton
Socialist Workers Party
Progressive Labor Party
PLP
U.S. Communist Movement
New York
San Francisco
Bettina Aptheker
Vietnam
Ber
Young Socialist Alliance
Cleveland
Arnold Johnson
al Richmond
People’s World
Los Angeles
Nashville
Martin Luther King
Vietnam Day viewed as Communist subversion by critics
A Messenger report recalls 25 years since Pearl Harbor while discussing the era's readiness for offense. It notes student mobilization links to Communist groups, the handling of antiwar sentiment, and critiques of the Vietnam Day event as a staged subversive effort tied to the Communist Party via a front of pacifist rhetoric.
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House Committee
Remembering the days of small town life and memories
HAL BOYLE reflects on memory as acorns planted in the heart that grow into oaks. He recalls midas in memories, the charm of Saturdays, desk inkwells, simple pleasures, and retro norms from a bygone era, ending with a wistful question about those days.
Bypass Dispute Questions Local Prestige And Evictions
The piece questions area residents on Peach Ridge Utah Place and Hooper Street about perceived elite status amid a Peach Ridge bypass plan. It argues Deputy State Highway Director John Dowler will not discriminate in vacating homes, warning that professionals and laborers alike could be affected and urging a swift bypass decision.
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the Messenger
Peach Ridge
Utah Place
Hooper Street
Rock Riffle-Harmony Road
John Dowler
Widow Seeks Major Damages After Husband's Death in Rochester Incident
Precious Caskey of Charlotte, widow of Willard Caskey, a 40 year old truck driver, was awarded $32,000 after his death in a traffic incident near Rochester New York. She seeks $500,000 damages claiming his life was worth more and hopes for a new trial after a 25 year working life remaining.
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Willard Caskey
Charlotte
N. C
Wayland
Rochester
N. Y
Precious Caskey
The Athens Messenger Payment and delivery rates notice
The Athens Messenger publishes daily except Saturdays with weekday and Sunday single-copy prices and carrier delivery. Mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia, other U S locations, and subscription terms are listed, with post office entry as second class matter. Address: The Messenger Publishing Co., 43 W Union St, Athens Ohio 45701.
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Athens Post Office
Messenger Pubing Co
W. Union St
Athens
Ohio
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