New Head of UN Development Program Sees Big Opportunity
Rudolph A. Peterson, 67, now heads the UN Development Program, viewing its work as an insurance policy for the United Nations. He aims to narrow the gap between rich and poor nations by applying modern tech to help developing countries catch up. Peterson took the post Jan 15, succeeding Paul Hoff man, after leading Bank of America and a Nixon task force on international development.
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North Vietnamese Offensive Aims at Popular Uprising in South Vietnam
Pentagon officials say captured documents from the March 30 invasion suggest Hanoi hoped for a popular revolt in Quang Tri province. Despite major battles below the DMZ, central highlands, and further south, U S officials deem the offensive’s overall performance adequate and note local support for the government.
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Nixon Signals Backing to Asia on Vietnam Invasion
President Nixon reassured U S Asian allies he will block a North Vietnamese push into South Vietnam and a major military announcement was expected in Washington or Saigon. Pentagon estimates show North Vietnam relies on 12 divisions near or in South Vietnam with only three doing frontline operations.
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