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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1968
Page
20
The piece argues U.S. firepower in Hue and other cities risks immense civilian suffering. It questions Saigon's backing of violent tactics and warns that destroying urban areas cannot deliver lasting victory or save South Vietnam from communism.
A 23-year-old GI from Long Beach was among 150 servicemen waiting to fly home when a Viet Cong rocket hit the Tan Son Nhut Passenger Terminal shortly after sunrise. Spec. 4 Harry Verhelst recalled the roof collapsing. One American died. Verhelst and 88 others were injured.
Seven Viet Cong captives told reporters in Saigon that months of street fighting training preceded their seven day new year truce pledge. Lt Nguyen Van Lung and others described preplanned attacks, civilian damage tactics, and reluctance about possible outcomes as they recounted forces to relieve them.
Many doctors quit smoking with a new tablet that progressively eliminates the need for nicotine. Fewer than 296 of 156,000 users still smoke. Snickers can request information free from the Anti Tobacco Center of America, Dept. 64-5, 276 Park Avenue South, New York City 10010. a postcard with name and address suffices.
A Chicago publisher touts a simple technique to acquire a powerful memory that boosts poise, confidence, and popularity in business and social settings. The booklet Adventures in Memory is offered free to readers who send name, address, and ZIP to Memory Studies, 835 Diversey Pkwy, Dept. 304-012, Chicago IL 60614 via postcard.
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