The Search for Peace In Vietnam War Talks Continue
The article notes Hanoi has offered no clear shift toward talks with the United States after Nguyen Duy Trinh’s statement that talks would begin after bombing ends. It discusses U.S. hopes for a ceasefire, troop flow pauses, Vietcong roles, and shifting war dynamics as both sides weigh patience and possible breakthroughs.
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Hanoi
United States
North Vietnam
Nguyen Duy Trinh
Quter Mongolia
Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Trinh
South Vietnam
Washington
Doubt Cast on Trinh Statement in Vietnam Talks Tone
The text questions Mr Trinh's motives for addressing a delegation from Outer Mongolia and notes US channels could have disclosed a move toward negotiations. It argues North Vietnam will not move publicly, repeats four fixed settlement points, and suggests summed progress is unlikely with more bloodshed anticipated before peace.
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Trinh
Outer Mongolia
United States
North Vietnam
Mr Trinh
Pham van Dong
Sir Robert Thompson on Vietnam War and Peace Prospects
Sir Robert Thompson argues that victory hinges on accept defeat by the Americans and South Vietnamese, rejecting neutralisation or UN solutions. He contends Hanoi will not compromise and that peace in Vietnam is unlikely before years of stalemate, with Moscow and Beijing understanding the war better than the West.
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Vietnam
North Vietnam
America
Robert Thompson
South Vietnam
Hanoi
United States
United Nations
Sir Robert Thompson
Sir Robert
Russia
Wilson
The War The West Misunderstands The Vietnam Conflict
Analysis argues the war centers on Hanoi deciding finish versus settlement with South Vietnam. It contends Russia China and the West have shifted leverage since 1965, and warns that negotiations may serve Hanoi by pressuring U.S. withdrawal while preserving Vietcong power. The piece urges U.S. comprehension of Hanoi's strategic logic before seeking peace.
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China
Hanoi
Russia
Tuna season opens as Port Lincoln faces lean catch
South Australian correspondent OATS reports that tuna boats gather in Port Lincoln for the 1968 season amid dwindling fish stocks and rising risks. Industry founder Bill Haldane warns that increased boats and poor management threaten profits and safety as catches collapse from 6000 tons in 1964 to 3600 tons last year, with 40 boats expected this season.
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Port Lincoln
Bill Haldane
Canberra
Joe Puglisi
A. Olsen
Tuna fishing in troubled waters
Port Lincoln fishermen face a fierce race for blue fin and skipjack tuna in the Southern Ocean. Prices at $150 a ton lure quick money, but overfishing and licensing fears threaten the season. Union-like petitions seek 14lh size limits. bankers and boats pressure keepers caution that catches and livelihoods hinge on governance.
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Bill Haldane
Port
Hovercraft inventor prisoner envisions new craft design
A prisoner at Leyhill open prison in Gloucestershire builds a sizeable hovercraft from timber and composites with a provisional patent filed. He hopes the project helps him return to honest work as he nears release, while prison industry shows limited but growing productivity and wage schemes.
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Gloucester
Leyhill
Mos
Kirkham
Governor General hosts Canadian High Commissioner at Government House
Lord Casey and Lady Casey received Sir Kenneth Bailey, Australian High Commissioner to Canada, at Government House on Saturday morning. The visit marked formal talks between officials as diplomatic ties were highlighted in the regalia of a ceremonial audience.
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Lord Casey
Kenneth Bailey
Canada
Government House
Casey
Chrisopher
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