Editorial reflections on D-Day and Vietnam over 25 years
The piece contrasts the 1944 invasion and the 1969 Vietnam conflict noting changes in public mood, draft, and casualties. It recalls D-Day optimism, Nixon’s Midway visit, calls for troop drawdown, and the shift toward viewing civilians as part of the war. The author laments lost wartime fervor and today’s desire to avoid broad bombings.
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Memories Are Fresh In Normandy Graveyards
Gov Shafer marks D-Day in a Legislature session tribute. He reflects on Vietnam, urges focus on U.S. needs, and honors fallen soldiers while noting no enemies in death. He cites Nixon and calls for peaceful world goals without retreat from leadership.
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Raymond I. Shafer
Normandy
Sevnward
David
Thieu Forms Broad Anti Communist Alliance In Saigon
In Saigon President Thieu unites six South Vietnamese parties into an anti Communist coalition and seeks a loyal opposition while the National Liberation Front steps up activity aimed at professionals. Washington weighs electoral timing constitutional limits and the risk of a Communist victory shaping a possible political solution.
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Thieu
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Thien
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Peace talks gain momentum as Vietnam withdrawal eyed
Paris reports Nixon plan for supervised troop withdrawal and post election governance widen the path to peace. Moscow signal urges disengagement while Soviets blame China for contract frictions and warn North Vietnam may soon exhaust military options.
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Nixon Thieu to Meet on Midway Island This Weekend
Nixon and Thieu will meet on Sand Island at Midway Atoll in the central Pacific. The meeting contrasts long-distance travel with brief face time, prompting historical note on prior presidential visits and past Vietnam policy contexts.
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Atoll
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Delaware County Daily Times header note
Publication details for the Delaware County Daily Times show office address in Chester Pennsylvania and manager Ronald A. Hedley. The item lists mailing subscription rates and a filing note with the Chester Post Office under a 1919 act reference.
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Central States Publishing, Inc
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