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Reports Hint More Troops Will Be Sent to Viet Nam
President Johnson says more U.S. fighting men will be required in Viet Nam and sent. An AP review by Bob Horton analyzes current troop levels, possible end-year strength around 375,000 to 400,000 in country, and plans under discussion that could reach near 430,000. It notes studies questioning long-term adequacy and outlines the strategic balance with North Vietnamese strength and allied forces.
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