Secret Viet Talks Show Some Progress in Private Talks
Defense Secretary Laird said secret talks aimed at ending the Vietnam War are under way and show some progress though no breakthroughs in public discussions. Officials cited procedural gains in private talks, with Saigon open to political talks with Viet Cong. Paris reports hinted Saigon-NLF talks may have begun.
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U S Patrols Allege Cambodia Entry With Government Approval
Allied patrols led by American Green Berets have forays into Cambodian sanctuaries with tacit Cambodian approval. Operations aim to trace North Vietnamese and Viet Cong staging areas amid intermittent fighting, aided by Montagnard and Nung mercenaries.
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Porterville GI Awaits Orders Two Years At Home
Richard Beaty, 21, of Porterville, is home on a 30 day leave after a two year wait for discharge. He was told to await further orders in 1967 and again in 1969. He sought legal help and was sent to Ft Ord for guard duty. Back pay sought with Rep Bob Mathias aiding the case.
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Vietnam Pushes Strategy to Cut Casualties and U.S. Effort
The statement outlines aims to recommend moves to reduce casualties and lessen U.S. involvement in the Southeast Asian conflict. It signals consideration of new approaches to limit American effort while pursuing strategic outcomes.
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