Viet Nam Tightens Grip as Final Executions Begin
The Ky regime stages executions to curb corruption in Saigon amid embezzlement tied to gambling and lavish living since 1956. Observers warn the crackdown signals a shift from old corrupt ways, hoping two brutal sentences deter profiteering as Vietnam seeks integrity and respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
Saigon
Changing China Picture Restrospects Nuclear Threat Claims
McNamara testifies before the Senate that Communist China could launch nuclear attacks within two to three years range extending to 700 miles, with the United States at ten years, while Fulbright argues China builds stockpiles for defense. Lin Piao outlines a long term aim of people’s war in Asia, Africa and Latin America. China’s policy appears aggressive despite Fulbright’s caution that words may outpace actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Peking
United States
J. W. Fulbright
Korea
Fulbright
McNamara
Viet Nam
Lin Piao
Pe- King
People’s War of Liberation
Asia
Africa
Latin America
Red China
Editorial on War Powers and Congress in Vietnam Fight
The piece reviews the clash over presidential war powers as Congress approves 4.8 billion in extra Vietnam war funds. It argues Congress rarely declares war and presidents have expanded powers since World War II, with Johnson wielding emergency powers without prior congressional approval to mobilize manpower and secure strategic resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Congress
South Viet Nam
House
Senate
Viet Nam
Younding
Legislative Branch
George Mason
Virginia
John Adams
George Washington
Jefferson
Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
Europe
Truman
Thurman Arnold
Trust
New Deal
Arnolds
Alexandria
Chester Mize
Clark Mollenhoff
Washington
Propaganda passes aid Viet Cong surrenders in Vietnam
U S Information Agency drops safe conduct passes over Viet Cong territory to induce surrender. Passes found in clothing and shoes, boosts Viet Cong surrenders from 450 monthly in 1964 to 1657 in December. 2200 in New Year period. Leonard Marks leads program with Barry Zorthian praised as a hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Information Agency
Leonard Marks
U.S. Information Agency
Marks
Barry Zorthian
Poet Foe and Campus Daffodils Stir Old Letters
A reader-letter laments poetry, mocks real estate talk, and urges Mr C B to keep fair. The piece rails at slum conditions, landlords, and landlord ethics, then shifts to a campus daffodil memorial for Professor Carey Carrick of Purdue, describing blossoms, memory, and yearly campus ritual. Nearby notes predict spring hoopla and media pretages across many papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Doak Bain Carrick
Carey Carrick
Purdue University
West Palm Beach
Florida
Carrick
C. W. Hewlett
Marblehead
Mass
T. Bright Carrick
Shelby
D. B. Carrick
Fred Yoder
Dr. Carrick
Also Mentioned on This Page
High Point Enterprise
Tar High Point Enterprise, Inc
WSS
North Main Street
Blair Point
N.C
D. A. Rawley
C. H. Lockwood
Randall
Terry, Nm
Associated Press
Tl M.C
Associated Preawe
AP News
High Point
N. C
Sarge
Zak
EO Waltman
Hartford Times
Drew Pearson
Kennedy
John Connally
Texas
LBJ
Bobby Kennedy
National Petroleum Council
Connally
Sen. Kennedy
White House
Gov. Connally
Army
Navy
Sen
Robert Kennedy
Sycecoranera
Peron
East Urban
Emerywood
P.S
Harold Wineup
Boston Traveler
Cony
Grinder
Jackowski
Benny's
HEA, Inc
Senator Fulbright