Babylift critique argues it used orphans for op eds
The author contends the Babylift evacuation was a cynical PR maneuver by the United States and Saigon to sway public opinion. It cites Times and Washington Post reporting, questions the motives, notes alleged misuse of aircraft and adoption practices, and highlights claims of orphans and mixed-race children being exploited for propaganda while criticizing U.S. aid and Saigon officials' corruption. The piece includes quotes from Vietnamese observers and discusses the broader humanitarian failures underpinning the evacuation debate.
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Cambridge
Mass
U.S
Saigon
N.Y. Times
Graham A. Martin
Vietnam
Republic of Vietnam
United States
Martin
Washington Post
Thea Jerulle
Quinhon
France
Germany
Belgium
Senate Committee On the Judiciary
Friends of Children of Vietnam
FCVN
South Vietnam
Agency For International Development (Aid
C.C. Christian
Tran Ngoc Giao
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Saigon Daily
N.Y
Arlington Memorial Junior Highs Meet North Pownal Saturday
Looking Back notes Arlington Memorial Junior High School baseball team to play North Pownal on the local diamond Saturday afternoon with Edward Derosia pitching and Roger Mears catching.
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Arlington Memorial
North Pownal
Edward Derosia
Roger Mears
Energy crisis prompts shift to coal in 1855 Vermont
In 1855 Vermont reports rising wood prices force a switch to coal at United States Pottery Co. kilns. Wood cost climbs from 1.50 to 4 per cord, unions of fuel costs a broader trend. The piece notes Midwest coal competition later harming Vermont potteries, and jokes about cigars in a separate Airlines anecdote.
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United States Pottery Company
Vermont
Bennington
Christopher W. Fenton
United States Pottery Co
Midwest
Norton Potteries
Generals Issimoed by Washington Under World Policy
A harsh, satirical critique of American diplomacy and foreign policy highlighting the rise of inept generals in allied nations. The piece mocks schemes to pick capable leaders abroad, noting Lon Nol and Franco as examples, and argues generals’ focus on insignia harms democracy and leads to defeat. It suggests Washington favors pliant rulers who cannot win elections.
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Chiang Kai-shek
Taiwan
China
Chiang
Vince Lombardi
Riviera
State Department
Chile
Washington
Francisco Franco
Hitler
Mussolini
South Korea
Park
Zurich
St. Tropez
Issimoers
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Wells Klein
International Social Service
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Terry Drinkwater
CBS
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NBC
Ngo Vinh Long
Harvard University
Lincoln 4-H Club
Sandgate
Martha Bentley
Mount Anthony
John Bernard Harte
Arlington Memorial High School
Battenhill Grange
William Meyers
Rutland
Phyllis Stone
Clement Tudor
Shirley Decker
Paul Bedell
Valerie Dahl
Patricia Downes
Ann Benedict
North Bennington
H.T. Cushman Co
West Arlington
Andrew Woodcock
Peru
Green River
Maryland
Benito Mussolini
Japan
Charles de Gaulle
Family Weekly
Tom Connally
Chiang Kaishek
Nguyen van Thieu
Russell Baker
Thieu
Issimo
Lon Nol
Cambodia
Robert Kennedy
Air Leo
Dragons
Main St
Lipton Tea
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Super Soft
Pandora
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