Bunker reflects on Vietnam War legacy and self determination
In an interview Saigon veteran ambassador Ellsworth Bunker discusses the Vietnam war, its objectives, and postwar outcomes. He argues American aims centered on supporting South Vietnam's self determination, not exporting democracy, and cites Tet as turning point and lessons for future policy.
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Dummerston
Ellsworth Bunker
Saigon
Johnson
Nixon
Bunker
U.S
Nepal
Oo Bunker
South Vietnam
Tself
Ja Sp Bunker
Truman
Argentina
Latin America
Orient
Hay
America
Vietnam
Asia
Philippines
Thailand
Japan
Congress
Cambodia
Pakistan
United States
Hanoi
Ute
New York
Ban’ Rae Anker
Amica
Bennington Briefs Local Events This Week
Movies for youngsters, usually shown on Wednesdays, move to Thursday at the Bennington Free Library. The program starts at 2 with The Lollipop Opera Time of Wonder and The Railway with the Heart of Gold. Ping Pong Tournament at the high school tonight at 7 features men and women doubles and youth categories. Betty Sue Atwood sets Planned Parenthood clinic session for Thursday at 6 30 at 439 Main St. Call 442 3360 for appointment. Davey Oil closes Saturdays due to gas shortage. Flowers by Janice open July 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 343 Main St. Bennington 447 7223.
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Bennington -Free
Planned Parenthood
Main St
Betty Sue Atwood
Janice
Main Bt
Bennington
Free Well Baby Clinic At Second Congregational Church
A well baby clinic for area residents will be held July 20 from 8 30 to 11 a.m. at the Second Congregational Church. Dr Manindra Ghosh will provide physical examinations and immunizations. Nurses will answer questions on child care. The clinic is free and open to all preschool age children.
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Second Congregational Church
Manindra Ghosh
Douglas-Home birthday tribute from world leaders
Britain Foreign Secretary Alec Douglas-Home marked his birthday as ministers and officials from across the globe prepared for Helsinki. Prime Minister Edward Heath hosted a party at 10 Downing Street, with foreign ministers including William P. Rogers Wal ter Scheel Michel Jobert Giuseppe Medic i and Joseph Luna joining in singing.
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London
UPI
Britain
Alec Douglas-Home
Helsinki
Edward Heath
10 Downing Street
W.5
William P. Rogers
West Germany
Walter Scheel
France
Michel Jobert
Italy
Giuseppe Medici
Joseph Luna
Netherlands
NATO Alliance
Drowned boy Kevin W. Greene to be mourned in Bennington
Funeral services for Kevin W. Greene six year old of Winsted Connecticut will be held Wednesday at 10 from Mahac and Son Funeral Home Bennington. He drowned after falling into Roaring Branch Creek Saturday. Survived by parents Gale and Susan Eddy Greene two sisters two half brothers paternal grandfather maternal grandparents great grandmother and many relatives. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 with a prayer service at 8. Memorials may be sent to the state Fire Fighters Association Training Fund.
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Kevin W. Greene
Gale
Susan
Eddy) Greene
Winsted
Conn
Roaring Branch Creek
Mahac and Son Funeral Home
Bennington
Greenwoods Elementary School
Anne Louise Greene
Pamela Gale Green
Michael Greene
Thomas Greene
Funeral Home
Fire Damages Printing Factory in Sasset England
A welding spark at a printing factory started a fire Monday in Sasset England causing 1.2 million dollars in damage. Welders were installing firefighting equipment at the time, officials said.
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Sasset
England
UPI
Funeral services for Mrs Raymond Merrow held Monday
Funeral services for Mrs Raymond Merrow in Bennington were held Monday at Mahar and Son Funeral Home with Rev Richard Sherlock of officiating. Bearers included Pearl Merrow Richard Merrow Terry Merrow Robert Chapman Bark Weeks Jr Franklyn Monroe David Brown and Larry Potter. Burial followed in Park Lawn Cemetery with committal prayers. Mrs Merrow died unexpectedly Friday morning.
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Howard Moore
Auzilla
Park Lawn Cemetery
Msgr
Flanagan
Moore
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Raymond Merrow
Pearl Potter Harrington
Mahar and Son Funeral Home
Richard Sherlock
North Bennington
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Ambassador Bunker
Virginia Page
Ellsworth
G Hanis
Bennington Briefs
Tes
Salem School Grounds
Salem, N.Y
Salem Rotary Club
Douglas
Shopwell
Mammoth Mart
New England
Mrs. Howard Moore
Burlington
State Health Department
St. Johnsbury
Ludlow
Cuttingsville
Bradford
Wells River
Morrisville
Barre
Health Department
Mrs. Raymond Merrow
Denim
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