Difficulties Seen Ahead In Final Settlement
Washington reports on Henry Kissinger’s optimistic view of progress in U S North Vietnamese talks while noting key obstacles. Hanoi’s Oct 31 deadline clashes with Kissinger’s forecast of days more talks. Thieu reiterates anti communist stance as details like ceasefire areas policing and Laos Cambodia arrangements await finalization.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
U. S
Hanoi
Kissinger
U.S
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Saigon
America
Laos
Cambodia
Thieu
Elation and Hope as Ceasefire Talks Near Endgame
Americans react with mixed emotions to near ceasefire in Indochina. Families of prisoners and students voice hope edged with fear, while campus protests and political divisions color the mood as North Vietnamese and U S officials outline a nine point plan and a possible three party coalition.
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Indochina
North Vietnam
Harold C. Shively
Spokane
Wash
Columbia University
Tom Molony
Mets
McGovern
Robert Gage
Ohio
Kent State University
Montpelier
Laurette Cook
Hanoi
Washington
U.S
Council of National Reconciliation
Nixon and Thieu aid for Vietnam pact outlined
AP analysis describes a three segment national accord to supervise and urge Saigon and the Viet Cong to honor signed agreements. Kissinger notes Vietnamese wording may need revision to avoid implying a coalition government while urging Thieu to view the plan as aligned with allied aims. The scene features Nixon, Thieu, and North Vietnamese leaders.
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Saigon
Kissinger
Thieu
Vietnam peace talks reveal the Viet Cong and Saigon as junior partners
The article explains that the peace process was driven by the United States and North Vietnam while Saigon and the Viet Cong waited. It notes concessions by both sides, the shift of leverage to Hanoi and Washington, and hints at Thieu's evolving role in the settlement and interim governance.
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Vietnam
Saigon
Viet Cong
United States
North Vietnam
France
Geneva
U.S
Nguyen van Thieu
Hanoi
Nixon
Henry A. Kissinger
South Vietnam
Paris
Thieu
Laird says bombing above the 20th Parallel halted
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird announced that US warplanes have stopped all bombing north of the 20th Parallel in North Vietnam. He confirmed no sorties north of the line while noting Haiphong mines remain active. Kissinger had earlier indicated the halt to North Vietnamese authorities.
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London
Melvin R. Laird
North Vietnam
Laird
North Atlantic Alliance
United States
Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Haiphong Harbor
U.S
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