Vaunted Saigon Docks Plagued By Graft Theft
An Associated Press investigation reveals widespread pilferage at Saigon docks and An Khanh, with port officials accused of corruption while goods valued in US tax money vanish or are sold on the black market. Premier Ky labels the port a den of thieves and orders harsh penalties for officials.
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South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Genam Dang San
Lan
Associated Press
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An Thanh
Pressure mounts over Saigon port thefts and cargo thefts
Vietnamese guards are blamed for lax checks at gates while hundreds of barges vanish into black market rings. Observers urge high level action and potential American stevedores and security control as McNamara pushes port clearance amid U.S. aid reliance.
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Nguyen Cao Ky
New Palace
Saigon
U.S
U.S. Army
Robert
McNamara
Trumpeter Swan Makes Dramatic Recovery After Near Extinction
Once on the brink, the trumpeter swan has staged a comeback. In 1935 only 46 adults remained in the United States, but conservation efforts have boosted populations to about 1,500 across Canada and the continental United States.
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United States
Canada
Tree or Shrub Distinction Clarified
The article explains that trees and shrubs are not precisely distinct. Shrubs are smaller and have multiple stems, while trees typically have a single trunk. This guide highlights the structural differences used in botany and horticulture.
Johnson Illness Sparks Constitutional Uncertainty
AP analysis notes Johnson underwent minor operations, was under anesthesia for about ninety minutes and quickly recovered. A preoperative agreement with Vice President Humphrey said Humphrey would assume duties if Johnson were too disabled to govern, highlighting constitutional ambiguity during health crises.
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Washington
Johnson
Hubert H. Humphrey
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Congress
25th Amendment Debate Shapes Presidential Disability Plan
An editorial overview explains historical gaps in presidential disability rules and the need for a constitutional framework. It notes Eisenhower and Kennedy eras, Johnson Humphrey practice, and a pending 25th Amendment with rules for when a president is unable to discharge duties. It highlights Congress and states moving toward clear succession. It ends with a note on Japan's copper imports.
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