Kennedy accuses Saigon officials of brazen corruption
Senator Edward M. Kennedy charged that corruption flourishes in South Vietnam’s government and that half of the $30 million in U.S. relief aid reaches officials and province chiefs. He cited peasant mistreatment and growing refugee resentment toward the United States amid his Boston visit.
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Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
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United States
Peace meet of religious groups seen
Prominent religious leader Dr Maurice N Eisendrath, returning from a 30,000 mile two day trip abroad, said a world conference of religious leaders for peace could be held in 1970 outside the United States. He urged cooperation across faiths and a more equal distribution of wealth and resources to advance peace. A separate item reports a bandit robbed a service station at 4550 Orange Ave, forcing attendant Robert Schlumpf into a restroom at gunpoint and escaping with $100, Long Beach police said.
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United States
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International
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Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Cochairman
U.S
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Robert Schlumpf
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Thieu's Nation Address Skims Corruption, Fears Inflation
In Saigon Thieu's State of the Nation address stresses economic stability and a balanced budget, while offering no new measures to tackle government and military graft. He mentions sacrifices to avoid currency depreciation, and outlines draft-age adjustments to bolster defense.
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Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
North Vietnam
Thieu
Thien
Congress
South Vietnam
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