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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1967
Page
4
A U.S. embassy report notes Viet Cong activity rose around the 1965 to 1966 period with civilian deaths rising to roughly 1,000 per year. It cites 253 civilian deaths in a half year, 97 abductions, and 21 killed in the week around December, detailing infiltrations and targeted officials amid wartime chaos.
U.S. officials push for negotiations with Hanoi while Viet Cong forces execute civilians and attack infrastructure in South Vietnam. Reports detail killings of workers, a priest, and a church, with North Vietnam claiming a four point program as a basis for talks. Secretary Rusk and State Department officials express readiness to meet Hanoi in public or secret discussions.
A thief stole sails from a boat tied at the Long Beach Marina on Friday. Roger Duell, of Los Angeles, reported the loss, estimated at 500 dollars, with no sails remaining on the vessel.
General Motors recalls 269000 vehicles due to steering shaft binding that could break under stress, risking loss of steering. Owners will be notified and asked to bring cars to dealers for correction. GM also notes previous recalls totaling over 1.8 million 1964 and 1965 cars for throttle and steering faults under new safety law.
American and Marine forces blamed Communist mortars and machine gun fire as they attacked dug in positions. Air Force Phantom jets downed two MIG21s near Hanoi, raising Allied air kills to thirty six in five days. In Saigon area Viet Cong overran a government outpost 20 miles west, suffering heavy casualties and retreating into the jungle with captives and arms.
In St. Peter's Basilica Pope Paul VI urged renewed contacts with Communist China to pursue peaceful relations. He tied the appeal to his Vietnam peace efforts and the 40th anniversary of the first Chinese bishops consecration, noting prayers in multiple Asian languages.
Vietnamese premier Nguyen Cao Ky said negotiations to end the Vietnam War were getting closer but clarified he offered no concessions. Speaking at Tan Son Nhut Airport he insisted North Vietnam is suffering, Saigon is stronger, and victory means Hanoi cannot win. He dismissed offers of ceding provinces and said talks reflect allied strength, not a willingness to renego.
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