Vietnam grandpa reflects on US role in Indochina
In Saigon Dao Huan Ngu a 65 year old veteran recalls early US involvement in South Vietnam the limited reach of American aid and the communication gap with Vietnamese people. He criticizes US officials for not engaging with locals and notes how both French and Communist rhetoric shaped public opinion while expressing optimism about a future Vietnamese victory.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
United States
Indochina
Dao Huan Ngu
Ngu
Mekong Delta
China
Ho Chi Minh
Hong Kong
Vietnam
U.S. Information Service
USIS
Lappegard Seeks Gas Tax Hike to Fund Roads
Minnesota Highway Commissioner Ray Lappegard says a one cent rise in the state gasoline tax from seven to eight cents would add about 18 million dollars annually. He plans to urge the 1973 legislature to approve the increase to boost road improvements outside the Twin Cities. Earnings would be split with 9 percent to municipalities, 29 percent to counties, and 62 percent to the state highway system.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Ray Lappegard
Lappegard
Twin Cities
299 Americans killed in action in 1972 Vietnam toll lowest in eight years
Pentagon data show 299 U S soldiers killed in 1972 in South Vietnam, the lowest annual figure since 1964. Total U S combat deaths 1961 1972 period reach 45 928 with peak 14 549 in 1968 amid the major offensive.
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Washington
Pentagon
U.S
United States
North Vietnam
Southeast Asia
South Vietnam
Saigon
Nixon
Local firm told to improve stockyard record keeping
Bemidji Sales Barn Inc operator of a posted stockyard was ordered by USDA to cease improper trust account practices and to fully disclose all consigned livestock sale transactions. The consented order serves as a permanent injunction to ensure future P&S Act compliance and protect sellers. Copies of the complaint are available from USDA Information Officer.
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Washington
Bemidji Sales Barn, Inc
Packers and Stockyards Act
Department of Agriculture
USDA
Packers and Stockyards Administration
Donald A. Campbell
P&s
Information Officer
Washington, D.C
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Bagley
Bemidji
Main Street
Pioneer
Pearl Highberg
Aegaleong 16
Beltrami, Bemidii CO
International Merchandise Mart, Inc
P.O. Box
Shreveport
Louisiana
City
State
Zip
Sale
Penn-Prest
Parisenne
Shawn
Penneys
Jcpenney
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