Marine Boss Expects Red Push Before Election
Gen. Leonard F. Chapman Jr. said any attempt to disrupt U.S. progress in Vietnam would not be unusual. He watched 1,000 Marines land as part of Operation Beat Cadence and praised South Vietnam Army's role while noting possible fire support from the New Jersey.
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Probability of Communist Offensive Thrown in Doubt
American intelligence officers in Saigon doubt a major North Vietnamese offensive before the November US elections. They note Hanoi may still test actions, but believe the enemy is poorly positioned for a large push in the near term. Reports cite internal Hanoi divisions and greater Moscow Pekin rivalry as factors shaping strategy.
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Heat worst enemy in Khe Sanh sweep Saigon
A 3000 Marine and 1500 South Vietnamese force swept around Khe Sanh’s abandoned Leatherneck base finding only heat exhaustion casualties. Forward Fire Base Narking was set up on the siege site, with Marines declaring the valley theirs though not staying long. Intelligence warned of large North Vietnamese forces elsewhere as bunkers and caches were found with no recent use. A separate Long Beach police report noted a Mobil Oil field equipment theft totaling $1,000.
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