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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1971
Page
3
Col. David Hackworth, the most decorated officer on active duty, quits the Army and voices sharp criticism of the Vietnam War. He questions South Vietnamese forces and labels Vietnamization a Madison Avenue pipe dream, urging reflection among Pentagon residents about alternative paths and withdrawal options.
Myles Ambrose urges tougher penalties from five years to life or possible capital punishment depending on case details. He also calls for higher bail in drug smuggling cases to prevent suspects fleeing after convictions like a former South American official who fled to his homeland.
Arnold Beichman, former journalist at the University of Massachusetts, debunks six alleged “big lies” about America. He disputes claims that the U S is fascist or headed there, ridicules the notion of an underground press, and argues the police state fear is unfounded. He also critiques remarks on Vietnam and the Army, warns of long-term erosion, and calls for renewed confidence in the U S military.
Commentator Am orose notes a 10 year in absentia sentence for a bail-jumping US case while the suspect remains in South America. He argues deterrence hinges on stronger penalties and bail laws amid international narcotics rings run by cunning criminals demanding greater law enforcement action.
Reichman argues America bears guilt of genocide and that the Bomber Left and Right rely on violence as political tools. He critiques imperialist wars and anti intellectualism, questions the two party system, and suggests a better two party framework may emerge within the existing system. He praises Arnold Beichman for reaching millions amid Democratic criticism.
Washington report on Nixon administration lobbying that used targeted closed briefing sessions with small mixed groups of House members. The tactic aimed to forestall erosion of war support and improve Vietnam withdrawal prospects, yielding a 256 to 258 vote in favor on a key amendment.
The piece argues Canada and Australia show rising minor parties challenging traditional two-party patterns similar to the United States. It notes leaders like Paul Hellyer in Canada and the emergence of parties such as Action Canada, the New Democratic Party, the Creditiste movement, and Australia’s Democratic Labour Party and Australia Party, signaling broader shifts in liberal and conservative alignments. The analysis suggests the two-party system may weaken or simply realign rather than collapse.
The piece argues Nixon escaped blame for Vietnam policy while the Times Pentagon disclosures threaten diplomatic secrecy. It recalls Nixon’s alleged restraint during the Kennedy Bay of Pigs debate and notes Rogers’ worry over foreign trust after the leak.
Article challenges The Times misquote about a Vietnam bombing consensus. It outlines key figures like Generals LeMay Greene Wheeler and officials McNamara Rusk Bundy and Taylor, noting no sustained White House consensus to bomb Vietnam before late 1964 and detailing subsequent decisions and incidents.
The note lists publication basics for the Monroe News-Star including second class matter status dated June 3 1909. It provides address North 4th and Olive Streets Monroe La ZIP 71201 plus phone 322 5161 and lists long tenure staff including publishers and editors and notes Associated Press affiliation and advertising reps.
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