Evading the Draft and Daily War in South Vietnam
Young Vietnamese avoid conscription in Saigon by last minute ruses amid X ray tricks and delays at induction centers. Veterans and officers fret over endless service as the Mekong delta war grinds on, with civilians and soldiers enduring heat, hunger, and ambivalence while trying to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm W. Browne
Saigon
South Viet Nam
le Loi Boulevard
Quang Trung
Dalat
Dow
Mekong River Delta
Morale Wanes As Vietnam War Struggles To Win
The Vietnamese army faces low morale despite boosts like upraised a draft, higher pay, broader promotions, and looser food funds. Desertions average six per thousand monthly as Viet Cong gain strength. Officials say force levels must grow 10 to 15 regulars per guerrilla, but mobilization remains unlikely due to draft areas under Viet Cong control and weak national resolve. A soldier reflects on surviving the war without future plans.
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Tho
South
Viet Nam
Saigon
National Liberation Front
Malaya
Veterans May Receive Aid On Questionnaire
The Disabled American Veterans home at Bradbury Street Biddeford will host nightly sessions from 7 to 9 to help veterans and widows fill out annual pension questionnaires for income reporting. Commander Ralph Courtois announced renovations are underway, with completion expected soon, and the group plans offices to assist veterans on site after acquiring the former school building from the city.
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Bradbury Street
Biddeford
Ralph Courtois
Veterans Organization
Two Vehicles Damaged In Beach Accident
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Saco Avenue saw a collision yesterday afternoon when one driver tried to pass a turning car. Ray Sterling, 32, of Lincoln Road, slowed for a left turn. Glendon Murphy, 42, of 5 Seaview Ave, reportedly did not see the signal in time, causing damage to Sterling’s left rear quarter and Murphy’s front fender head light and parking light on the slippery road.
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Old Orchard Beach
Saco Avenue
Ray Sterling
Lincoln Road
Saco
Glendon A. Murphy
Seaview Ave
Sterling
Murphy
Bell Shops honors Georgette Lavoie for service award
Framingham Massachusetts Mrs Georgette Lavoie an employee of the Bell Shops in Biddeford Maine for five years has been honored for her service with the chain She was among 33 Bell Shops employees nationwide honored at a service awards banquet in Framingham where she received a gold service pin during the presentation led by Fred Field merchandise manager for the chain
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Framingham
Mass
Georgette Lavoie
Bell Shops
Biddeford
Maine
Lavoie
Fred Field
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Pitty
White
Butler
Goodyear
Daniel Green
U.S
Thanh
Princess
Sno Bunny
Monet
Nguyen Khanh
Rennane Mates
Youland’s
Bulova
Jewelry
Main Street
Filler’s Furniture Store
Jacob Filler
Elm Street
Remillard
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