We Might Ask Why We Were In Viet Nam
In light of Nixon predictions a cease fire and prisoner exchange may soon allow a U.S. withdrawal. The piece questions whether the American role in Vietnam was legitimate and whether the end justifies the means used, with Anthony Lewis offering analysis. The piece notes a shift in U.S. policy and ongoing Vietnamese struggle.
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Viet Nam
Nixon
Vietnam
United States
South Vietnam
U.S
Anthony Lewis
New York Times
America
The Economist on Vietnam War and World War II contrasts
The article argues the Economist supported American intervention in Vietnam but notes moral differences with World War II bombing. It asserts German and Japanese bombings harmed civilians, while no North Vietnamese bombs struck U.S. soil. It questions the Vietnam rationale post Nixon trips.
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Economist
London
Vietnam
Hanoi
Hamburg
Dresden
Japan
North Vietnam
Britain
United States
U.S
Pearl Harbor
Hiroshima
Peking
Moscow
Debate on Vietnam War Intervention and Vietnamese Autonomy
Frederick J. Bonfils argues the U S intervention in Vietnam was not a choice by the South Vietnamese. He contends Washington forced a conflict with drastic harm and seizing control under the guise of preventing a universal Communist movement. He notes the Geneva 1954 election was never held and questions the morality of imposing war and division.
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America
Vietnam
Hitler
U.S
South Vietnam
United States
Ho Chi Minh
Opinion on front page moral issue in Decatur Daily
The writer condemns the Jan 19 1973 front page image of an unmarried Brazilian girl with twins as improper publicity. It argues such material harms youth morals and suggests better screening by readers and editors to avoid promoting immorality.
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Decatur Daily
Defense spending grip tightens as Congress faces overruns
Washington columnist Jack Anderson exposes Navy and Army audits showing over-obligations and illegal transfers. He cites $127 million in Navy pay and travel overruns and $180 million in Army overspending, plus adjustments to hide deficits. Two admirals receive admonition, others reassigned. audits promise further reporting to Congress and the President.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Capitol Dome
Congress
Pentagon
Navy
Army
Defense
Mel Laird
Treasury
Air Force
National
Southeast Asia
Jefferson Proving Grounds
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Thought Philosophers Trait or Trap in Discourse
Anonymous quote frames Thought Philosophers as people who discuss unknowns and imply personal fault, inviting readers to reflect on epistemic humility and meta-communication in debates. The line challenges attribution and shifts responsibility for confusion to listeners.
Athens Homeport Choice Highlighted in Nixon Era Policy
The United States Navy aims to base a large carrier task group in Athens and Piraeus as part of a broader Greek homeport plan. A Senate-House review criticizes Pentagon dominance and state department hesitation, citing lack of congressional access to full surveys and information.
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Graham Hovey
New York Times News Service
New York
United States Navy
Athens
Europe
Washington
Council of Europe
Piraeus
United States
House
Administration
Congress
Pentagon
State Department
Navy
Mediterranean
Defense Department
Italy
Russell Fessenden
State
Fessenden
Naval Operations
Zumwalt
Subcommittee
Defense
D.O.D
Department of Defense
Legislative Branch
White House
Greece
Executive Branch
D Ns
Decatur Daily publishing policy and subscription rates
The Decatur Daily notes misstatements are unintentional and invites grievance investigations with prompt redress. It lists founder W. R. Shelton and Tennessee Valley Printing Co, Decatur Alabama, with subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions and delivery options.
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W. R. Shelton
Decatur
Alabama
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
P.O. Box
Ala
My Answer By Billy Graham on Evolution Debates in California
Billy Graham addresses California debates over teaching evolution in schools. He argues evolution is a hypothesis, cites Britannica critique, questions halted progress, and endorses Genesis creation as the simpler, Bible grounded origin story.
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Billy Graham
California
Encyclopedia Britannica
California Board of Education
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