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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1968
Page
8
The May reports show 426 U.S. deaths in the week ending May 25, bringing two month total to about 3,330 since Paris talks began. The pace exceeds late Korean War levels, with the Vietnam toll eclipsing Korea’s peak and first-year rates, highlighting a rising conflict despite negotiations.
American officers assess a potential monsoon offensive by three North Vietnamese divisions in central South Vietnam around Dak To. NC forces moved to counter threats since last month, intensifying actions in the past five days as hills near Dak To and Dak Pek loom as key objectives. The plan may target Benhet Dak To Kontum City and the political aims drive the timing.
Gen. Westmoreland told President Johnson that enemy forces in Vietnam seem to be approaching a point of desperation with deteriorating strength. He noted tougher fighting ahead in northern and central regions and said time is on the U.S. side while stressing endurance at home.
Saigon Premier Tran Van Huong ordered a new anti corruption drive as the cabinet lifted press censorship and met for the first time since taking office last week. UPI reports the war death toll trend and broader Vietnam developments are being weighed against Korea War comparisons.
Tens of thousands of refugees flood Saigon and Cholon after fresh fighting. About 3,000 seek shelter at Notre Dame Cathedral as families camp on sidewalks and churches and schools open to housing the evacuated. Many are women and children with minimal food.
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