Communists Win Indo China Victory and U S Dilemma
The article argues the Communists won a clear Indo China victory, the French concede half of Vietnam, and the United States must decide whether to risk war to stop further Communist expansion in Southeast Asia. It discusses SEATO, allied support, and past hesitations by Truman and Eisenhower eras.
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Washington
Indo-China
Viet Nam
United States
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
SEATO
Congress
Reds
Asia
West
Eisenhower
Geneva
Truman
Dulles
Europe
United Action
Indo-China Loss Fuels SEATO Pact Talks
Washington views the Indo-China settlement as a Communist victory that relieves the US of a billion-dollar-a-year drain while pushing allies to pursue a Southeast Asia collective defense. Officials anticipate declarations of intent for a regional defense system, with timing disputed by Britain and a shift in regional power dynamics.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Indo-China
Free World
United States
Southeast Asia
U. S
Britain
India
Why France Failed to Win Indo China War
Paris reportage argues France could not mobilize total war against Viet Minh due to late adaptation to guerrilla combat, hesitating French policy, and American aid while Viet Minh expanded with Chinese support. It notes vast French expeditionary reach, constant supply issues, and erosion of public will as China supplied increasing arms and advisers.
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Paris
France
U. S
China
Red China
Mexican police arrest young gang chief in Mexico City
In Mexico City a 12 year old boy, Carlos Vizuez Reyes, confessed to leading a ring burglarizing jewels and valuables from homes. He refused to name accomplices, declaring I am the leader and I will not squeal on them.
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Mexico City
Carlos Vizuez Reyes
Evacuation Plans Under Geneva Accord In Indochina
In Hanoi on July 21 French authorities announced evacuation plans for about 500000 French and anti Communist Indo-Chinese from northern Viet Nam within nine months. Mayor Do Quang Giap of Hanoi warned at least 100000 of his citys 400000 residents must flee as the Ho Chi Minh government takes over. About 300000 natives in Haiphong and nearby areas and 251000 French expeditionary troops must be moved or disarmed. Refugees began leaving on buses and by air to relieve overcrowding.
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Southeast Asia
Red China
Pierre Mendes-France
China
Britain
United Nations
U. S
European Defense Community
Mendes-France
French Assembly
Europe
Geneva
Asia
Washington
Viet Nam
Laos
Cambodia
Hanoi
Indo - China
Paris
Do Quang Giani
Ho Chi Minh
Haiphong
French Expeditionary Corps
Thesecoast
Giai
Paul Ely
Talien
Viet
Ngo Dinh Diem
Saigon
Diem
Kronprinsesse Ingrid Fire Off Great Yarmouth
Danish ship Kronprin sesse Ingrid reported fire off Great Yarmouth with 391 aboard, a 3,968 ton vessel. Two hours later the fire was out and assistance not required as trawlers aided and stood by the scene.
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Great Yarmouth
England
Kronprinsesse Ingrid
Indo-China cease-fire hailed as peace victory across blocs
European Reds and neutral India hailed the Indo-China cease-fire as a victory for peace, while anti-Communist powers said the Reds suffered a setback. Nehru called it a great step, praising Britain, the Soviet Union, France, and Communist China, with France widely praising Mendes-France for securing the accord.
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India
London
Europe
Moscow
Nehru
New Delhi
United States
Britain
Soviet Union
France
China
Viet Nam
Laos
Cambodia
Western Europe
Pierre Mendes- France
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