Unit Says Viet Aid Failing
Washington officials report House investigators claim U S aid programs in South Vietnam fail to win the other war as many locals profit from the effort. Aid officials acknowledge some South Vietnamese profiting while others sacrifice, yet critics warn Americans defend a country growing fat on a U S funded war economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
House
South Vietnam
Agency For International Development (Aid
Otto Passman
Zoe
U.S. War Spending Far Outpaces North Vietnam
The Institute for Strategic Studies reports the United States will spend about $22 billion this year on the Vietnamese war, versus North Vietnam’s roughly $500 million. It notes North Vietnam’s air defense includes 6,000 antiaircraft guns and 50 missile sites, while China sent 40,000 troops in two artillery and two engineer divisions. South Vietnam plans $150 million in defense spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
UPI
United States
North Vietnam
Institute For Strategic Studies
U.S
China
South Vietnam
South Vietnamese desertions rise as 32,000 quit in six months
UPI reports U.S. officials say desertions from the South Vietnamese military and regional forces in early 1957 run at about half 1966 rates. AID officials cite lack of nationalistic feeling and desire to defend, as Riegel holds a news conference. Pentagon omits exact figures. one source notes 32,000 deserted in six months, with 125,134 desertions in 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuitian
Saigon
Riegel
Rutherford Poats
United States
Vietnam
Pentagon
Honolulu Doctor Plans Hong Kong Trip to North Vietnam
Dr. Willis Butler of Honolulu said he will depart Sunday for Hong Kong on the first leg of a voyage that aims to reach North Vietnam aboard the ketch Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Willis Butler
Hong Kong
North Vietnam
TFX Plane Successor on Defense Boards
The Pentagon draws a new dual purpose superfighter named WFAX by the Navy and FX by the Air Force. It would fight ground targets and air rivals with a future MIG generation. Senate testimony outlines plans, McNamara cites joint development as a possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Pentagon
Navy
Air Force
Senate
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Congress
Tight Jeans Risk for Teen Health in Windy London
London UPI reports a government medical commission warns tight jeans among teen attire raises health risks. Officials cite sniffles and possible pneumonia from exposure to cold winds, noting jeans offer little insulation and no warm air layer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
UPI
Goverment Medical Commission
War dominates voters marks in House member survey
Washington reports growing frustration over the Vietnam War as the leading voter concern. Lawmakers from both parties describe war conduct, taxes, crime, and rioting as major worries, with views varying on policy and the pace of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vietnam
House
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
George W. Andrews
Frank T. Bow
Rohio
Chet Holifield
Dé Calif
Also Mentioned on This Page
Donald Riegel, Jr
R-Mich
Silvio Conte
R Mass
N. Viets
Magnavox
KEN Crane
Magnavox Home Entertainment Centers
Lakewood Center
Buffums
Bullock's
Graywood Avenue
Lakewood Boulevard
del Amo
Ty South Bay
San Diego
Hawthorne Boulevard
Los Angeles
Metewood West
Culver City
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Albert
Rep
Donald J. Irwin
D-Conn
FORD
Holifield
SIAM
North
Long Beach
Atlantic Ave
North Long Beach
Awne G
Richard Dwyer
All Penney
Barris
Penney
Avery
Greater
Orange
Ventura County
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!