Striking Change in Viet Nam Arms Picture
The Viet Cong increasingly rely on standardized weapons from Communist nations, with U.S. arms and ammo fading from battlefield use. Captured material remains a main source, while North Vietnamese production of U.S. ammunition is uncertain. Authorities see little evidence of diverted U.S. arms to the Viet Cong.
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Viet Nam
Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
French Indochina
North
Red China
Pentagon
Associated Press
United States
Christmas Eve Truce Offered by Viet Cong
The Viet Cong proposed a conditional 12 hour truce from 7 p.m. Christmas Eve to 7 a.m. Christmas Day, asking fighters to carry no weapons and for no spying. The Liberation Radio broadcast blamed possible violations on the opposing side and warned of self defense if Provoked.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Cong
Liberation Radio
Viet Cong Armed Forces
Southern Group Urges Ban on Flag Display
Wade Hampton Camp 273 of the South Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans adopts a resolution urging state legislatures to ban display of the Confederate battle flag except with the U.S. flag. A spokesman links Klan usage of Stars and Bars to extremism and tensions with integrationists.
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Sons of Confederate Veterans
Wade Hampton
United States
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