PublicOpinion Sees Slow Vietnam War End And Coalition Opposition
A Harris poll shows 88 percent expect continued U.S. involvement by election time while only six percent see an end. Most favor bringing home troops, but oppose a coalition with Communists in Saigon. A neutral non Communist government for South Vietnam gains majority support across major groups.
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Navy erred keeping antiwar sailor at Alameda station
Navy officials say a miscommunication kept 21 year old Donald Kauffman from joining the Vietnam bound carrier Oriskany. After sanctuary at Montclair Church he faced a preliminary hearing and was slated for a military flight before final CO determination. Church and lawmakers condemned the move as violation of conscience.
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U.S. Army Unit in Vietnam Ordered to Deactivate
UPI reports the 71-man headquarters company of the 4th Transportation Command in Saigon was ordered deactivated on Sunday by U.S. Command officials while awaiting possible discharge. The Navy spokesman confirmed the move as part of drawdown actions.
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Newsman cites US pacification killings in Vietnam
Newsweek correspondent Kevin Buckley alleges US forces killed thousands of civilians under pacification aims in Kiến Hòa Province during Operation Speedy Express. He cites 10,899 enemy dead from the six month 1968 Delta operation, with many civilians and unarmed farmers counted amid heavy civilian casualties and alleged deliberate neglect of civilian loss assessments.
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Hue Held Against North Vietnamese Attack Says General
Brig Gen Bui The Law said Hue would face shelling and small unit ground attacks but North Vietnam cannot seize the city due to severe supply problems. He cited POWs reporting rations halved from 700 to 450 grams daily. He warned civilians to build bunkers yet vowed Hue would be held at any price despite 130mm artillery ranges from 19 miles away.
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