Asian diplomats say raid weakens Souvanna Phouma
Washington reported privately that the U S backed South Vietnamese invasion of Laos has weakened neutralist Laos premier Prince Souvanna Phouma’s standing. French observers warned the action could undermine his neutrality while North Vietnam and Pathet Lao may escalate actions to exploit the crisis.
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The Petrified Forest in Arizona's Painted Desert hosts the world's largest petrified wood display. Trees died from fire insects and fungus, were buried by mud sand and volcanic ash with silica, then petrified as silica-laden groundwater permeated the wood.
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Viet drive into Laos on schedule says Laird
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird testified that the South Vietnamese drive into Laos is on schedule and will help meet the May 1 troop withdrawal target of 50 000. He noted about 10 000 U S troops act as backup while reaffirming limits on using forces in Laos or Cambodia. Rogers to testify on Indochina war developments.
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