Johnson faces pressure over Vietnam peace bid in 1968 defeat risk
Washington reports Lyndon Johnson, under pressure from Pope Paul, the UN and leaders like Mike Mansfield, may be unable to convince voters at home or abroad he can end Vietnam War. White House says he won’t turn truces into a peace offensive, though Mansfield proposes a cease fire with no new forces until Tet. Johnson would discuss with North Vietnam only with solid assurances.
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Johnson faces limits in peace bid amid Vietnam war debate
Viewpoint analysis argues a unilateral peace push would backfire by signaling weakness to Hanoi and prolong the war. It notes Johnson may be unable to pause bombing or seek a ceasefire, risking no path to negotiations. The piece predicts Republican critique in 1968 unless a new president shifts course.
Formidable Obstacles Block Path of Pacification in South Vietnam
Saigon notes that the Vietnamese army is not yet an effective fighting force and U S advisers face a hard task turning it into a force to secure countryside. The aim is to purge Viet Cong from 11,000 rural hamlets, protect pacification teams, and expand ARVN offensive operations as American troops supplement efforts. Training in Saigon begins for ARVN officers to become mobile training teams after two weeks.
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Denture Wearers Take New Look
Los Angeles readers learn of Super Dent, a space age aerosol solution that vaporizes debris stain and odor from dentures. Users report plates feel incredibly clean and a sparkle fresh mouth feel that lasts all day while stopping denture breath. Available at drug counters as Super Dent.
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