Laws Confusion Just Another Example Of Vietnam War Lies
Nicholas von Hoffman argues the Vietnam War coverage is riddled with false figures and censorship. He criticizes the White House and Pentagon for misleading the public about helicopter losses, civilian costs, and broader corruption tied to the war.
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Reuter
Saigon
U. S
Laos
Vietnam
New York Times
White House
Pentagon
Southeast Asia
Athens newspaper staff and date line from 1971 issue
The listing provides the MARCH 2 1971 date and Athens Ohio staff roles including publishers editors and circulation director. It records the Messenger Publishing Company address and leadership history with names such as Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and Charles W Reamer.
Crum Accused of 40 Million PX Scheme in Vietnam
Fifty years ago William John Crum a leading Vietnam businessman and alleged crook faced accusations of bilking more than 40 million dollars from the U S PX system. He reportedly operated through bribes kickbacks and sweeteners to officials and sold luxury goods to American servicemen abroad while living aboard a yacht vanished to the high seas.
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South Vietnam
William John Crum
U. S. PX
Southeast Asia
Crum
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Vietnam
Sears Roebuck
Internal Revenue
Hong Kong
Reform Promises Change in Presidential Selection
The Democratic National Committee reforms shift real power in how the next presidential nominee is chosen. The February 19 meeting produced a quiet, deliberate alteration in delegate apportionment rules, signaling sweeping changes likely to unfold in coming months.
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L.A
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Reform at National Convention Redefines Delegates and Access
In Chicago a volunteer driven effort produced a report shaping minority views into a convention rules majority. Two reform commissions led by Rep. James G. O'Hara and Rep. Donald M. Fraser, with Sen. George McGovern previously, delivered guidelines for fairer state voting power and broader participation including women, blacks, Chicagoans, and the poor. They safeguard minority rights and procedural fairness though minor distortions remain and the convention’s control structures stay largely unreformed.
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Chicago
Harold E. Hughes
Iowa
Energy
James G. O'Hara
Michigan
George McGovern
Donald M. Fraser
Minnesota
National Committee
Memories of a bygone era by HAL BOYLE in New York
HAL BOYLE recalls Memory Land as a bargain paradise of past pleasures. The essay sketches midcentury life from suburban upgrades to rumpus rooms and silver cigarette holders, noting changes in fashion, women’s roles, and public mood with wry humor.
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New York Times
New York
Memory Land
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Thieu Hints At Invasion Of Northern Vietnam
Analysis compares scare headlines in wartime coverage with more confident dispatches. The author argues headlines shape reader perception and reflect the psychological framing of military actions. The piece contrasts Viet Nam era wording with reports of Allied progress to illustrate public sentiment.
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Anzio
The Vietnam War Ambivalence and China Fear
A Buckley column examines why American views waver over South Vietnam and the North, arguing fear of Red China shapes policy. It questions China’s likely entry, noting Vietnam independence factors and Soviet China tensions, and critiques assumptions about Beijing’s direct involvement.
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Thieu
North Vietnam
Red
China
Red China
Albania
Russia
Peking
Ho Chi Minh
Soviet Union
NVN
United States
Nguyen Thi
Athens Messenger Publishing Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger publishes daily except Saturdays with AP affiliation. Rates: daily and Sunday mail options priced by week, month, and year for Ohio, West Virginia, and other U.S. locations. Entered as second class matter at Athens Post Office. address: 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Athens
Why Not Move Against Aggression in Vietnam
The author argues that South Vietnam should assess its options for defending itself without fearing China's potential entry. It questions the premise that South Vietnam must endure aggression while barred from action and cites President Nixon’s Feb. 17 remark about South Vietnam making decisions on defense based on its national security.
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China
NVN
Vietnam
Laos
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Nixon
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University of Chicago
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