Allies Regain Tempered Optimism After Tet Offensives
Allies regain tempered optimism as gains after the Tet offensive boost morale in Saigon and Washington. Westmoreland says time on the Allies side while enemy losses rise. analysts note rising casualty rates on both sides. Optimists cite easier North Vietnamese reinforcements to defeat and stronger South Vietnamese mobilization and cabinet plans, while skeptics warn time may not turn the tide soon.
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William C. Westmoreland
Paris
North Vietnam
Bearded Guerrillas Land in Venezuela Coast
Venezuelan news agency reports an undetermined number of bearded guerrillas armed with modern weapons landed recently on the Caribbean coast about 250 miles northwest of Caracas. The group wore olive green uniforms and their nationality was not established. They moved toward mountains in Falcon state where a guerrilla force led by Douglas Bravo is active.
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Coins Warts and Calluses Vanish or Money Back
An ad asserts ALRO Salve will remove coins calluses and warts, promising swelling relief and growth disappearance. It claims a unique formula on the market and urges readers to buy for guaranteed results or refunds.
Long War Persists in Vietnam as Tactics Continue
Six months into the conflict, leaders still vow to “fight on for eight or 10 years” while harassment tactics persist and a clandestine organization operates in hamlets and villages. Some Americans with Vietnam experience say victory hinges on Washington or Hanoi rather than South Vietnam, and will go to those willing to stay committed the longest.
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Washington
Hanoi
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