Westmoreland and Sharp issue landmark Vietnam War report
A 347 page two part study from Gen William Westmoreland and Adm Ulysses Sharp argues the U S neared victory in 1965 yet later mis judged North Viet Cong ability as combat troops grew from advisers to over 500 000. The report prepared at Johnson's request aims to present an accessible official account for the public.
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Washington
South Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
Johnson
U.S
Westmoreland
Vietnam
Army
Adm
Ulysses S. Grant Sharp
Pacific
Kennedy
North Vietnam
Los Angeles County Sheriff patrol cars get air conditioning
Readers ask why patrol cars are equipped with air conditioning and note the $32 cost. S. Hollinger explains the upgrade boosts police morale and efficiency, while B J of Bellflower questions the expenditure as taxpayers bear the burden. The action line offers readers a way to respond via mail or phone.
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Los Angeles
B. J
Bellflower
S. Hollinger
Allied Radio deposit dispute and Las Vegas show queries
A reader seeks return of a $16.30 deposit for a color generator kit after credit denial by Allied Radio Corp. Robert Howard promises investigation and deposit refund if not approved. The page also notes Elvis Presley Las Vegas appearances with sources for schedules and reservations and explains dairy price controls by the state Department of Agriculture.
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S.B
Lakewood
Robert Howard
N. Western Ave
Chicago
Til
Elvis Presley
Las Vegas
Action Line
Chamber of Commerce
Sahara’ Ave
State Department of Agriculture
Beach. A
Department of
Collision and Fire Aboard River Freighter with 27 Missing
A mid river collision beneath the Greater New Orleans bridge ignited flames aboard the Warren Doucet. The lead barge carrying 9,000 barrels of crude oil split in two and burned while three other vessels escaped. Fire crews contained the Union Faith after nearly five hours. The Coast Guard reported all crew aboard the Warren Doucet accounted for.
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Greater
New Orleans
The
Coast Guard
Union Faith
Presidio MPs Hurt in Easter Peace March Clash
Thirteen military police were injured when an Easter Sunday peace march outside the Presidio’s West Coast headquarters in San Francisco ended in violence. Other antiwar demonstrations occurred in Los Angeles and a White House display. about 10,000 people joined the 15-block San Francisco parade from the civic center to the Presidio.
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Presidio
San Francisco
Los Angeles
White House
Civic Center
South Vietnam Touts Elections With Viet Cong Entry Offer
South Vietnam offers to let Viet Cong candidates run in elections under international oversight if they drop the Viet Cong label and end fighting. Pham Dang Lam says Front members could participate in general elections after renaming, with no change to anti communism laws. Thieu proposes a six point peace program calling for a halt to communism, withdrawal of allied forces, and international guarantees.
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Viet Cong
Pham Dang Lam
Paris
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National Liberation) Front
Lam
National Liberation
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Vietnam
Sembly
Sion
Republic of Vietnam
Pilot averts tragedy over Disneyland in near crash
A Long Beach sailor piloting a rental aircraft ran dry of fuel and diverted toward Disneyland and Anaheim Convention Center. He landed near Fullerton Airport after reporting out of gas at 2,000 feet, before a crowd of holiday shoppers.
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Long Beach
Radtke
James Gilder
Fullerton
Disneyland
ABM Juror Goes On Page A-8 Seat That Fit Fees
A cryptic note on page A-8 references a juror from ABM and mentions a seat fitting fees and saving downed pilots. The text is fragmented with unclear details about names or events.
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C-ll Shipping
Eece Sports
C-l—6 Television Cosco
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