Winning On Paper Isn't Winning Upon The Ground
The article argues the credibility gap in Vietnam coverage, noting Westmoreland’s optimistic forecasts misaligned with reality. It recalls his 1964 denial of Viet Cong defeat, 1967 statements about progress, and later setbacks including Tet, underscoring generals’ bias toward favorable interpretations.
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Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
Army
Westmoreland
South Vietnam
Saigon
World Granary Proposed by U Thant for Emergency Food Reserve
U Thant urges an international emergency cereal reserve to avert starvation. The plan, in a council report, estimates costs of 590 to 880 million dollars, aiming to close a 1.8 billion dollar nutritional gap in developing nations by 1975.
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U Thant
United Nations
U.N. Economic and Social Council
Thant
Food and Agricultural Organization
Middletown voters weigh new city charter proposal
A Middletown group campaigns for a five member City Commission plan to replace the mayor system. The charter, backed by pamphlets, would abolish ward lines, create a municipal court and Civil Service, and set elections every two years with appointments by the commission. The August 8 special election will decide adoption.
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Middletown
Ull
City Commission
Board of Health
Library Trustees
Park Board
Civil Service Commission
Charter Commission
Council
Service Department
No Peace Before November In Paris Vietnam Talks
Washington observers weigh whether Hanoi will delay peace until after the November U S elections. They cite Hanoi divisions over tactics and the risk that a Saigon assault would trigger renewed bombing while a cease fire remains likely only after a new President is elected.
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Washington
United States
Paris
Hanoi
Saigon
North Vietnam
Vietnam
Congress
Allies Likely to Seek Signatures on Pact Provisions
The six US allies South Vietnam Australia New Zealand the Philippines South Korea and Thailand appear likely to request to sign the document. The pact would reportedly require guarantees that the agreement is respected, justifying U.S. involvement.
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United States
South Vietnam
Australia
New Zealand
Philippines
South Korea
Thailand
United
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates Listed
The Middletown Journal outlines daily newspaper pricing including 10 cent weekday copies and 15 cent Sundays. Mail rates are 15 dollars per year in trading areas and 24 dollars outside, with 38 dollars per car to outside the U S. Founded in 1857.
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U.S.A
Recall controversy over Reagan possible recall and figures
The piece argues the Reagan recall is unlikely to succeed but questions the motives of its backers. It notes 780,414 signatures needed, questions the validity of the campaign, and lists supporters from labor groups and intellectuals while criticizing Democratic figures who aid the effort.
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Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
Edwin Koupal
International Association of Machinists
Pat Brown
Jesse Unruh
Earl Warren
Despond
John Birch Society
Frank Church
Idaho
Kennedy VP talk fuels Democratic ticket speculation
In Ketchum Idaho friends report Edward Kennedy privately open to a vice presidential bid if offered. Humphrey undecided, advisers split on Kennedy pairing. A Harris poll suggests Kennedy could boost the ticket by 3 to 8 points, while concerns rise over youth and readiness for presidential duties.
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Ketchum
Idaho
Edward Kennedy
Kennedy
Humphrey
Senator Kennedy
Louis Harris
Richard Nixon
George Wallace
American Political Science Association
Rocky Mountains
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