Viet Cong Claims Voter Turnout in Saigon Amid Poll Feat
Saigon reports heavy turnout as the Viet Cong government dismisses the election as rigged yet cannot halt broad participation. Government officials credit security and civic support while Liberation Radio and insurgent threats loom. Voters faced intimidation and a village attack that killed a chieftain as four million Vietnamese joined the process.
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German-born flyer escapes Viet Nam prison tale of torture
Dieter Dengler, a 28 year old U.S. Navy pilot and naturalized citizen, describes a six month ordeal in North Viet Namese captivity. He recounts being tied to a tree while ants crawled on his face and dragged by water buffaloes, plus beatings for resisting a demanded confession. He details a harsh diet, occasional snakes, and his two successful escapes with the aid of fellow prisoners. He plans marriage to Marina Adamich of Belmont, California, and remains hospitalized in San Diego after his July freedom.
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Nixon Urges Escalation to Victory in Viet Nam
Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon warned that current U.S. military and diplomatic policy risks prolonging the Vietnam War beyond five years. He urged new command decisions in Washington and a 25 percent boost in American forces in Viet Nam, arguing Republicans must publicly define policy toward victory.
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Vietnam constitutional assembly aims for civilian government
The election assigns 117 delegates to a constituent assembly tasked with drafting a new constitution by month’s end. If completed in three months, elections for a civilian government could occur next March. Prime Minister Ky, Chief of State Nguyen Van Thieu, and the ruling generals back a strong central authority.
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Jungle survival quotes and a rescue by Air Force pilot
Dengler recalls brutal jungle conditions with mosquitoes and leeches as he faced death in isolation. On July 20 Lt Col Eugene Deatrich and Capt William Cowell spotted Dengler and rescued him via helicopter, with Dengler crediting Deatrich as an answer to prayers.
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