Laird Seeks Prisoner Information Amid Hanoi Refusal
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird reiterates demand for a list of American prisoners of war and missing men. Pentagon counts about 1,500 missing or held captives. Hanoi cites 336 held by North Vietnam. Laird condemns Hanoi's response as cruel and urges humanitarian action to ease families’ anxiety.
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South Korea Opposes Vietnam Troop Withdrawals
South Korea urged a firm coordinated stance against any withdrawal of US or allied troops from South Vietnam unless North Vietnam also withdraws. Foreign Minister Kyu Van Choi told Secretary Rogers and five other ministers as they met in Bangkok after SEA Treaty Organization talks to review the war and Paris peace efforts.
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North Vietnam Refusal to Name Prisoners Cited by Laird
Defense Secretary Robert Laird criticizes North Vietnam for persistently refusing to disclose the names of U.S. prisoners of war. He emphasizes that this action hinders POW identification and prisoner welfare. The statement underscores ongoing tensions in the Vietnam conflict context.
Enemys toll tops half a million in Viet War
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces inflicted heavy weekly losses as U S and allied troops faced intensified fighting. The week produced 5 696 enemy deaths and 430 American deaths with 2 195 wounded, raising total enemy deaths since 1961 to 500 509 and U S casualties to 35 265 killed. Major action focused near the A Shau Valley and Dong Ap Bia.
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