Cambodian Invasion Intensifies As U S Offensives Trigger Debate
Reports detail South Vietnamese advances 20 miles into Cambodia along the Gulf of Siam and recapture of Kompong Cham. UPI notes heavy casualties with 217 Americans killed in the week, while COSVN HQ reportedly moves north of Mimot. Cambodian opposition manifests in Phnom Penh with antiwar posters.
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Robert ©. Miller
South Vietnamese Troops to Stay in Cambodia Sparks Policy Clash
In Saigon Point ident Nguyen Can Ky said South Vietnamese forces would remain in Cambodia as long as the fight continues, clashing with U.S. policy calling for all American troops to withdraw by July. Allied sources said Cambodian drives killed 5,433 Communists and captured 1,175, with 14,000 weapons and vast rice, ammo, and supplies seized. Eight headquarters report 164 Americans killed and 677 wounded since May 1, with South Vietnamese losses at 591 killed and 242 wounded.
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Nguyen Can Ky
Charge Two Marines In Grenade Murder
The Marine Corps charged three lance corporals with murder and conspiracy for a February grenade blast at an enlisted men’s club in Da Nang Vietnam. James Addison Jr Andrew Harris and Joseph Jones II face court martial June 1 on murder and two counts of assault with intent to commit murder. The attack occurred during a performance by an Australian group The Chiffons and left one Marine dead and 52 of 62 wounded hospitalized.
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Fulbright Warns Cambodian Move Could Bring Disaster
Senator Fulbright said the U S push into Cambodia offers short term military gains but would cause long term costs including more American deaths and harder prospects for a political settlement. He cited staff findings disputing a build up of enemy strength in sanctuaries. He warned against extending U S involvement in Southeast Asia.
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