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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1970
Page
5
Vietnamese refugees arrive at the Mekong border area fleeing Cambodian troops as tales of atrocity spread. More than 1,000 have crossed in two weeks, many abandoning homes. border officials greet arrivals with aid while fears grow of further killings upriver near the Vinh Te canal.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield urged President Nixon to reject Cambodia’s plea for arms, warning such aid would deepen U.S. involvement in Indochina. He criticized Cambodia’s new government, linked to Sihanouk’s ouster, as ideologically radical and neutral on paper only. State Department said Cambodia’s request is under review amid a broader debate on U.S. role and neutrality.
Fragmentary note mentions Tonle Sap and a long river journey from a Cambodian lake area. The text references boats, land travel, and distant origin with unclear figures and a small group of men. The origin appears northwest of the river town Tani Chau with miles mentioned in loose form.
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