Public tolerates no covert war in Laos say officials
American officials in Vientiane acknowledge the U S mission conceals the scope of military involvement in Laos. They complain Americans cannot see helicopter actions or air sorties while insisting secrecy masks Geneva Accords violations. The policy, they say, aims to avoid public exposure despite countering North Vietnamese presence.
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Ho Chi Minh Trail
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Viewpoint on Laos war policy and CIA involvement in Laos
The piece argues that U S air support and ground involvement in Laos are larger and less disclosed than acknowledged. It cites CIA led commando units, Lao guerrilla forces, Thai troops, and American personnel aiding operations near Long Tieng, with costs and casualties implied. It questions Nixon administration disclosure and raises accountability concerns about the defense expenditure and strategic aims in Laos.
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Long Tieng
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Nallies
US says Thai mercenaries aid Laos at $250 million price tag
A secret Senate session heard that the Nixon administration supports about 4,800 Thai volunteers fighting in Northern Laos to defend the Royal Lao Government. Sen. Symington urged a $200 million spending ceiling, noting that much of the activity may violate U.S. law and congressional appropriations.
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