Showdown Long Time Coming In Viet Mess
In Saigon five hundred more anti government troops entered Da Nang as Premier Ky flew in to install a new military commander. A 48 hour hunger strike by 20 Buddhist monks and nuns began in Saigon protesting the government move. Marines and ranger reinforcements moved into Saigon and Da Nang while shooting was limited. Lt Gen Walt and U S advisers underscored continued support for the junta as heavy fighting and casualties persisted in Bac Lieu and Mekong delta.
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Vietnam Camps Under Fire During Operation Birmingham News
Reported air bombardment killed soldiers and left 58 wounded as U S planes pursued fleeing Viet Cong 40 miles northwest of Saigon. A spokeman cited smoke marking errors for the attack on the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry. An informal probe cleared Air Force pilots and the forward air controller. Meanwhile in Saigon Buddhist protesters and clerics gathered at the Buddhist Institute and staged a hunger strike and prayer vigil urging peace amid government actions and Da Nang troop movements. Buddhist leaders resigned from the electoral law committee, signaling growing discontent with Ky’s government as elections and a civilian leadership plan unfold. Ky moved troops north secretly, according to U S officials.
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LBJ Urges Cooler Heads in U S Over War in Asia
President Johnson proclaims a need for unity as South Vietnam fights, condemning internal U S quarrels among leaders and critics. He pledges readiness to negotiate with any sincere government while stressing the danger of civil strife diminishing support for South Vietnam. Rusk warns leaders against undermining defense efforts. Fulbright and Gruening comment on policy rhetoric and equipment issues. District voting results follow.
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