Senate GOP Leader Sees 30 Percent Military Cuts by ’72
UPI reports Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott forecasts Nixon will cut armed forces by more than 30 percent in his first term, shrinking a 3.4 million force with about 500000 in Vietnam. He advocates closing unnecessary bases while preserving Berlin commitments and Vietnam troop reductions.
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Reform Jewish Leader Attacks Nixon Over Vietnam War
Rabbi Maurice Eisendrich of New York City, head of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, accuses Nixon of sleight of hand to cool antiwar anger and calls for an immediate cease fire. He supports systematic troop withdrawals and warns that delays hurt. The report notes talks in Helsinki set for November 17 and cites a 300000 ground troops figure among forces in Vietnam.
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Viet Cong Sees Encouragement From M-Day Moratorium
Viet Cong radio reported strong encouragement from Americas October 15 moratorium and said its aims include coordinating with the U S antiwar movement. It praised antiwar gains in South Vietnam and warned of a stronger political cycle for Nixon as the moratorium impact grows.
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Vietnamese Premier Leaves China after Visit
North Vietnamese Premier Pham Van Dong departed Kwangchou in South China for Hanoi on Sunday following the completion of a visit to China, according to the New China News Agency.
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Public backs troop withdrawals in Vietnam survey
A national poll of 2 504 households taken Oct 6 10 shows 71 percent approve Nixon plans to withdraw 35 000 troops while 45 percent fear Communist victory if all U S forces leave. Only 13 percent expect a lower fighting level.
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Cranston warns of contingency war plan over Vietnam pullout
Sen. Alan Cranston U Calif says the United States has a contingency to fight South Vietnam if it blocks a U S withdrawal. He asked the Joint Chiefs for a safe withdrawal timetable and urged Congress to await military guidance before setting a deadline. He fears leaving 200 000 to 300 000 noncombat Americans exposed.
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Church Urges Immediate Withdrawal from Vietnam War
In San Francisco the Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Church of California adopted a resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of all U S military intelligence presence in Vietnam. Another resolution urged support for abolition of military conscription while delegates rejected a proposal backing the Vietnam Moratorium dates.
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