Lessons from Vietnam Should Guide U S in Cambodia
An historical reflection notes how President Johnson was urged to boost military aid and adviser presence in Vietnam to deter communism. The piece argues that despite advisers and aid, North Vietnam advanced and credibility in Southeast Asia eroded, prompting calls to apply lessons to Cambodia.
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Vietnam
U.S
Cambodia
United States
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Ford
Vietnam lessons loom as world weighs Cambodia risks
The author argues America misread Vietnam and warns against repeating the folly with Cambodia. He questions Ford's aid stance, warns of potential endless casualties and economic damage, and urges recognizing the parallels to avoid another costly quagmire that harms national prestige.
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America
Cambodia
Vietnam
United States
Isn't it the truth by Carl Riblet 1r
A commentary notes Americans own more firearms in 1975 than 1960 yet millions remain legally forbidden or socially discouraged from using them. The piece laments desire for costly, useless or forbidden items and reflects an ironic view of American values.
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Carl Riblet
Time for palefaces to wake up Pushy Indians
A Los Angeles Times Syndicate column criticizes AIM and Indian militants for seizing a shiprock New Mexico plant and pressuring rehiring of 140 laid-off workers. It argues such actions mirror historic injustices, cites Native history, warns against a double standard of law, and urges white readers to rethink responses to grievances.
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American Indian Movement
AIM
America
Way with words and palindromes in a wordy chat
Theodore M. Bernstein summarizes remarks from Carroll Smith of Shreveport Louisiana about the phrase haul off meaning to pull back the arm before a punch. The note includes palindromes such as Doc note I dissent and Was it a cat I saw and explains boondocks origin from Tagalog bundok used in WWII.
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Carroll Smith
Shreveport
Penelope Gilliatt
Doc
John Ciardi
Saturday Review/World
Top Step
Tulsa
Boondocks
Philippines
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