After Dirty War A Dirty Peace Analysis
AP analysis looks at a Vietnam peace pact in Paris and the risk of a vague settlement. It predicts a contest over Viet Cong legal participation, Thieu's grip on power, and a potential neutralist-led path with a tripartite council shaping South Vietnam's future.
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Peter Arnett
South Vietnam
Paris
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Viet Cong
Ho Chi Minh
People's Army
Thieu
Cease fire near as Vietcong press for last push
In South Vietnam fighting intensified overnight ahead of a cease fire. Communists reportedly sought gains before the truce takes effect this weekend. U.S. and South Vietnamese planes continued operations as 147 North Vietnamese and 12 South Vietnamese troops were reported killed. American bombing was to taper before the ceasefire at 8 am Saigon time Sunday, with possible continued strikes until just before the stop. U.S. advisers in field units were expected to begin withdrawing in coming days.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Maj
Jere K. Forbus
Nixon outlines Vietnam cease-fire and peace terms
President Nixon summarizes Tuesday remarks on Vietnam: cease-fire to start Saturday under international supervision. prisoners to be released within 60 days. U.S. and South Vietnamese forces to withdraw during the period. South Vietnamese government under Thieu fully supports the agreement. U.S. aid continues within terms. Reconciliation urged with Hanoi to reciprocate for lasting peace.
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Washington
Nixon
Vietnam
Henry A. Kissinger
Hanoi
le Duc Tho
Paris
Indochina
U.S
South Sear
Peace Hailed but No End Seen To Struggle
Washington reactions to Nixon Vietnam peace pact mix praise and caution. Senators Moss Proxmire Muskie Abzug and others question durability and scope including Laos Cambodia Thailand and the high seas. Republicans Ford Goldwater Scott Aiken Hatfield Stennis Dole praise Nixon as courageous leader. Landon echoes pride and warns critics, citing broader Cold War aims.
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Washington
U.S. Indochina
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Frank Church
D-Idaho
Nixon
Frank E. Moss
Utah
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Paris
U.S
North Vietnam
Edmund S. Muskie
Dmaine
Bella Abzug
Dn.y
Laos
Cambodia
Thailand
High Seas
Congress
Indochina
Thieu
Richard Nixon
House
Gerald R. Ford
Sen
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R-Aziz
Senate
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
George Aiken
Vermont
Mark O. Hatfield
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
Armed Services Committee
Bob Dole
Missouri
Christopher S. Bond
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
America
Landon
Southeast Asia
Harry S. Truman
Korea
Asia
Kennedy
Johnson
Thieu Foresees Difficult Struggle for Peace
In a 45 minute radio address from Saigon President Thieu warns that peace in Vietnam may not be ideal or lasting. He stresses a political and military fight ahead while Viet Cong pledge to honor the Paris accord and North Vietnam touts victory and plans to advance reunification efforts.
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Thieu
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Vietnam
Indochina
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Pham Dong
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Hanoi
Tass
No Cheers No Dancing In Saigon Streets
Saigon responds quietly to Thieu cease fire announcement with cautious optimism. Vendors celebrate by eating and drinking as residents, including a Tet drinker and a fruit seller, reflect on peace after years of war. A refugee asks about reuniting with family in North Vietnam amid restrained public reaction. Firecrackers for Tet face government restrictions since 1968 clashes.
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Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
North Vietnam
Peace in Vietnam Announces End of War Across Nations
Associated Press reports President Nixon declared peace in Vietnam and Southeast Asia ending years of conflict. Reactions span the U S from families in Florida to students at Carnegie Mellon and service members at Miramar Naval Station, with mixed emotions and reflections on those lost in conflict.
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Jim Willie
Associated Press
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Baker to head Missouri weights and measures division
James Baker, 47, of Webb City, will become director of the Division of Weights and Measures in the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Deputy Commissioner David Broecker confirmed the appointment yesterday in Jefferson City.
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James Baker
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Division of Weights and Measures
Missouri Department of Agriculture
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Jefferson City, Mo
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Missouri Division of Mental Health
Fulton State Hospital
Jackson
Warren EB. Hearnes
Warm memory of Lyndon Johnson told by Elwyn Goodson
Elwyn Goodson of Mexico, a former county collector and WWII naval base instructor, recalls meeting Lyndon Johnson during 1942 refresher pilot training. Johnson asked his origin, and Goodson replied Missouri, noting Johnson said he had a friend there, Truman. The memory paints Johnson as very nice and impressive.
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Elwyn Goodson
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Corpus Christi
Bootheel
R. H. Smith
Elmwood Drive
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Mary Browning
Portageville
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Carl Phillips
Mitchell And Stans Okayed Spies' Cash
Former Atty Gen John Mitchell and ex Treasury Secretary Maurice Stans approved payments to G Gordon Liddy, linking the top figures to the fund used for political spying. Sloan testified he gave $199,000 in cash, authorized by Magruder, with Stans and Mitchell's verification. Magruder Porter testified about organizing the operation but denied ordering the wiretap and burglary.
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Atty
John N. Mitchell
Treasury
Maurice H. Stans
Hugh W. Sloan Jr
Nixon
Mitchell
Stans
Sloan
G. Gordon Liddy
Democratic National
Watergateomplex
Jeb Magruder
Liddy
Sirica
Magruder
Herbert Porter
James W. McCord Jr
Johnson Coffin Borne Into Capitol
Johnson funeral procession in Washington begins with full honors for Lyndon B Johnson. Cadence of drums and a horse drawn caisson lead the march from the LBJ Library to Congress and the Capitol Rotunda. A service at National Christian Church precedes Texas burial near the LBJ Ranch.
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Texans View Flag-Draped LBJ Casket
Thousands view the flag draped casket of Lyndon B. Johnson at the University of Texas library. The Johnson family greeted mourners, and LBJ’s body will be flown to Washington for funeral rites with Billy Graham officiating. Brig. Gen. James Cross will present the flag to Lady Bird Johnson at the graveside in Texas hill country.
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Tex
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Have You Sent Your Favorite Recipes Yet
The Ledger invites readers to mail favorite recipes for publication in the annual recipe edition on February 24. Submissions in eight categories include Cheese Eggs and Special Dishes, Preserves Pickles Relishes, Vegetables Sauces Salads, Meats Poultry Fish, Cakes Bread Rolls, Candy Cookies, Desserts Pastries Pies, Outdoor Cooking and Foreign Dishes. Submitters may win one of six baskets of IGA food.
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