Editorial Page In Our Opinion on Vietnam War Strategy
An declassified Rand Corp report led by Dr. Oleg Hoeffding questions the bombing of North Vietnam as of limited value. It argues disruption and costs are insufficient to force a decisive US victory while civilian casualties boost anti American sentiment. The piece considers potential political impacts on Nixon Romney and Johnson.
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Dick Kleiner
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Richard Nixon
Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Southeast Asia
Paul Harvey decries no win war and calls for withdrawal
Paul Harvey argues the United States is in a no win war, urging withdrawal and criticizing posturing. He contrasts Vietnam with past conflicts, laments limited aims, and pleads for a clear decision between pursuing victory or exiting. He warns against gradual destruction and mocks overreliance on communication tech and surveillance.
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Washington Merry Go Round Korea i is badly equipped
Washington Merry Go Round reports from the 38th parallel where North Korean raids have killed and wounded hundreds. GIs endure Arctic cold behind DMZ sandbags while shortages of ammo fuel parts and combat pay persist, despite promises to investigate. General Bonesteel and Pentagon officials acknowledge gaps and pledge action.
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Jack Anderson
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Demilitarized Zone
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Korea
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North Korea
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Guard hashmarks and garbage in New York city chaos
National Guard units in New York face a plan to collect city garbage during a strike. Governor Rockefeller rejected Mayor Lindsay and warned against using troops as free labor. The piece rails at the idea, noting guardsmen’s sacrifice and urban disruption.
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National Guard
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
John Lindsay
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Lindsay
North Vietnam
The Needle By Unemployment Claims Relief Misfired
The piece argues unemployment at 3.5 percent remains inadequate and urges more jobs to fuel strikes. It satirically claims labor strife sustains the nation and mocks workers who lose access to railroads, newspapers, and trash pickup while comparing strikes to a silent treatment at home.
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Washington News Red strikes at Viet cities First step in long drive a re
Washington analyst notes Viet Cong documents from past months describe aims to spark wide uprisings and a rapid Red dominated coalition government. The piece compares Vietnam to Indonesia Venezuela Dominican Republic Guatemala and argues the leaders seek prolonged war or capitulation through peace talks, with city battles as the opening phase.
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Ray Cromley
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Ho Chi Minh
Guyen Giap
Mao Tse-tung
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Romney’s neutralization plan mocked as folly in Vietnam debate
Russell Kirk surveys Romney and McCarthy Vietnam positions. Romney argues for guaranteed neutralization of Southeast Asia, a stance Kirk calls infantile and surrendering to Communists. McCarthy favors phased withdrawal and negotiations, while Nixon rebuts neutrality as a post peace step, urging decisive victory precedents. Rockefeller stays silent on Vietnam as NYC carriage duties dominate.
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George Ronney
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Southeast Asia
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Sen. McCarthy
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Asia
Richard Nixon
Foreign Affairs
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South Vietnam
China
North Vietnam
Nelson Rockefeller
New York City
John Lindsay
Three Minutes A Day and Old Refrigerators Warned
National Safety Council warns that youngsters die from suffocation due to easy access to idle or temporarily out of service ice boxes. Spokesman urges removing doors or latching, or at least turning the unit against a solid wall. Parents teachers and guardians are urged to protect children from unseen dangers.
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Biddeford Daily Journal Publisher Details
Publication details for Biddeford Saco Journal including address Adams Street Biddeford Maine 04005 publisher Paul Casavant and managing editor E P Ingalls plus telephone numbers for business and editorial departments and subscription rates payable in advance for one month six months and one year. Also notes member of the Associated Press and postal classification information.
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