Vietnam cease fire nears as POWs to be released
Washington advances toward a 60 day cease fire in Vietnam with U S troops pulled out and POWs to be released. Four nation International Control Commission members Canada Indonesia Poland and Hungary to supervise the truce and ensure postwar reconstruction. United States Henry Kissinger and Secretary Rogers lead talks in Paris and Washington as Hanoi negotiates terms. The plan calls for staged troop withdrawal and PMs to be freed within 60 days of the cease fire while South Vietnam maintains its government.
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Washington
William P. Rogers
Canada
Mitchell Sharp
Adam Malik
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
Indonesia
International Control Group
Waldheim
South Vietnam
Hanoi
Henry A. Kissinger
Hungary
Poland
Viet Cong
Nguyen Duy Trinh
Paris
United States
North Vietnam
Indochina
International Control Commission
Thieu
Peace discourse after Vietnam cease fire faces uncertain future
A coalition of opinions reflects on the Vietnam cease fire, withdrawal of U S forces, and the risk of renewed fighting. Analysts warn Congress must control war powers, while Nixon administration policies risk civilianization of involvement in Indochina. Editorials praise the cease fire yet question long term gains.
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Indochina
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Saigon
Thieu
Laos
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New York Stock Exchange
United States
Richard Nixon
Senate
Lyndon Johnson Lies In State And Farewell Service
President Lyndon B. Johnson lay in state at the Capitol Rotunda after a day of tributes. The service followed a Capitol procession with “Ruffles and Flourishes” and “Hail to the Chief” as mourners filed past the coffin. Family and dignitaries attended the National City Christian Church service before the casket departed for Texas for burial.
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Supreme Court
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Robert G
Bobby) Baker
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Robert S. McNamara
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Comment Withheld On Proposed Fest Changes
Patrick Spencer of La Crosse Festivals Inc withheld comment on a draft set of recommendations from the Common Council Judiciary Committee for Oktoberfest improvements. The three main proposals include separating adult and children activities, increasing policing, and adding portable toilets funded by the fest group.
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Patrick Spencer
la Crosse Festivals, Inc
Common Council Judiciary Committee
la Crosse
Weather outlook: partly cloudy and warmer into Friday
Partly cloudy and warmer Thursday night with a low near 33. Increasing clouds Friday with a high near 50 and mild conditions. West to southwest winds 5 to 12 mph and a 10 percent precipitation chance. Saturday brings a chance of rain, slightly cooler with a low near 30 and a high near 40.
Nixon aims at peace generation amid tough work
Columnist Joseph Alsop notes President Nixon’s strong drive toward peace but stresses substantial tasks remain. A Vietnam War pictorial showcases scenes and individuals connected to the conflict. Education variables underpin Indian struggles and potential remedies.
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Richard Nixon
Joseph Alsop
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