Are We Being South or North Vietnamized?
In Our Opinion series this piece argues a severe communications gap among administrations Congress and the Pentagon fueling missteps in Indochina. It cites failures to warn Congress and warns Washington about Vietnam risks while detailing CBS Haiti invasion intrigues and a subcommittee critique of CBS funding and actions.
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Pentagon
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Vietnam
Cambodia
Indochina
Russia
China
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Eisenhower
Kennedy
Johnson
Nixon
Southeast Asia
United States
Douglas MacArthur
Korea
South Vietnam
CBS News Involvement in Haiti Cuba Invasion Plot Revealed
A U S subcommittee report accuses CBS News of financing and aiding a failed plan to overthrow Haiti’s Duvalier regime through a covert invasion. It cites payments to shakedown artists, a 67-foot “Poor Richard” mother ship lease, and an attempt to base operations from the Dominican Republic, while CBS denies funding the invasion and defends its documentary aims.
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Washington
CBS
Haiti
Papa Doc Duvalier
Papa Doc
Miami
Eugene Maximillian
Rolando Masferrer
CBS News
Ralph Serrano
Ralph Almonte
Dominican Republic
Serrano
Harley Staggers
D-W.va
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Duvalier
Richard
Ocean Reef
Key Largo
Fla
William Leonard
Interoffice
U.S
Taxpayers Revolt Prompts Wider Budget Clash Across The Nation
A fragmented editorial voice argues taxpayers are rising against higher taxes for wars and expansive programs. It cites Iowa protests, a volunteer taxpayers association, and criticism of federal subsidies and campus anti government activities. The piece envisions a spring offensive leading into November demonstrations.
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Boston Harbor
Adolescence and middle age loom large in modern life
New York AP analysis notes adolescence and middle age share inner hysteria and insecurity, with the cure to outgrow them for calmer times. The piece contrasts optimism and paranoia, office vending woes, and aging habits with a far broader take on maturity and skepticism in society. It also covers Nixon era economic debate among administration economists amid a suspected inflation slowdown.
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New York
Eewee Ses
Ben Baie Lee
Lee Dal Science
Inflation War Easing and Policy Shifts Indicated
The Corry Evening Journal notes growing voter interest in administration policy as inflation and money supply tensions ease. It cites waning certainty within the administration and rising calls for wage and price restraints, suggesting leaders may consider new devices to relieve pressure. Continued public demand presses for a clear, formal policy statement.
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