The Struggle in Hanoi on Vietnam War Endgame
The Canberra Times discusses Nixon’s goal to withdraw most US ground troops by 1971 while keeping air and logistic support. It weighs Hanoi’s options between pressing the war now or delaying until US forces pull back, noting split opinions between Le Duan and Truong Chinh and outlining potential disengagement scenarios and strategic implications for Paris peace talks.
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South Vietnam
Paris
Nixon
Vietnam
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Hanoi
North
Saigon
Ho Chi Minh
le Duan
Truong Chinh
Mekong
Revisions urged for Australian electoral system balance
In discussing electoral reform two simple changes are proposed: randomize ballot position to prevent donkey voting and allow a single mark to count as a valid first preference without requiring voters to rank all candidates. The NSW referendum shows extremes of preferential voting. these tweaks could improve the system without changing core principles.
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Australia
Nsw
M. Doobov
Flag and anthem amid royal diplomacy visit highlights Romania abroad
A reception at the Romanian Embassy in Britain during Romania's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister visit underscored national symbols and Romania's stance in international affairs. Prime Minister Wilson and the Foreign Secretary Stewart attended, with American and French ambassadors among many non Communist envoys present.
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Britain
Rumania
Romania
Wilson
Stewart
Romania Navigates Cold War Ties At Diplomatic Gala
Rumania balances between East and West as Soviet envoy Smirnovsky arrives early and departs late. The Chinese Charge d Affaires stands out in a Mao badge and proletarian tunic, while the Israeli Ambassador mingles with Arab representatives among hundreds in Edwardian splendor.
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Smirnnovsky
Australians defend the flag and British alliance heritage
Letters argue against replacing the Australian flag with symbols or maps, praising the Union Jack’s link to Britain during Dunkirk and World War II. They urge keeping a flag that honors past sacrifices and national unity while debating an anthem concept and reflecting on migration, abortion law, and diplomacy.
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Britain
Dunkirk
Hitler
Free World
Ee Oching
J. R. Paget
L. E. Radclyffe
New Zealand
British hosts and Romanian leaders discuss Eastern Europe security
The Governor General Sir Paul Haslock hosted luncheon with Romanian figures and senior officials, while a dinner honored him. UK and Romania push for a European security conference, stressing independence for nations in the region and cautious progress toward dialogue with the Communist world. Trade between Britain and Romania expands, with plans for growth and prior contracts highlighting irrigation and aircraft purchases.
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London
Europe
Rumania
The Coming War Between Russia and China
Harrison Salisbury argues in a London book that Russia and China heading for war could trigger nuclear conflict. The piece reviews his thesis, notes Moscow’s caution with Mao, and weighs America’s role in mediating peace, arguing Salisbury overstates danger yet raises urgent questions about Sino-Soviet rivalry.
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Harrison Salisbury
Russia
China
London
Iia
Salisbury
Moscow
New York Times
Siberia
Mongolia
Soviet Central Asia
Genghis Khan
Joseph McCarthy
United States
Mac Treton
Stalin
Mao
Chinese People’s Republic
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Lenin
Trotsky
America
Peking
Chiang Kaishek
Formosa
West
North Korea
Pacific
Washington
Preat
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Bee
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Canada
Hackett
Ing
Gheorghe Maurer
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Bangkok
Paul Haslock
Alister Murdoch
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Lady Wilton
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London Times
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