The Understanding drives Nixon’s Vietnam war response
The article outlines a concept known as The Understanding, originating with Johnson, guiding Nixon's decision on retaliation for North Vietnam's new offensive. It details conditions for peace talks, the bombing halt, and commitments by Hanoi, highlighting fluctuating adherence and ongoing U.S. responses as shelling continues.
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Nixon
Vietnam
Saigon
Johnson
North Vietnam
Paris
U.S
Dmz
Walt W. Rostow
White House
Hanoi
Europe
Nixon and Kiesinger Woo Each Other All Well With Germans
Nixon won Bonn's approval for planned talks with Moscow and reassured Kiesinger the U S will support Germany in Berlin negotiations. The two leaders stressed unity and cooperation with the United States as essential, amid Europe’s ongoing political tensions and Berlin’s divided fate.
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Germany
Nixon
Moscow
Kurt Georg Kiesinger
United States
Berlin
Kiesinger
Lantic Treaty Organization
Europe
Willy Brandt
West Ger
Ike Remains Stable In Postoperative Recovery
Washington AP reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remains stable after major abdominal surgery at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Doctors say he had a good night, slept comfortably, and his postoperative course follows the expected pattern. By Tuesday he read briefly and was reported to feel well, with his heart condition stable despite past major heart attacks. Mrs. Eisenhower visited him and he asked for his glasses during a short reading period.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Eisenhower
Gen. Eisenhower
Foreign Relations panel backs nuclear treaty 14 to 0
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the administration backed nonproliferation treaty 14 to 0 with Sen. Thomas Dodd not voting. Chairman Fulbright expects a report clarifying two controversial points by March 6 before sending the measure to the Senate floor. Opponents cite enforcement gaps and warn against alliance strains amid Cold War tensions.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Thomas Dodd
D-Conn
J. W. Fulbright
Fulbright
Soviet Union
Foreign Relations Committee
County Forecast Mostly Cloudy Through Thursday
county forecast notes mostly cloudy conditions through Thursday with a chance of light rain showers. temperatures range from upper 30s tonight to near 40 by Thursday with precipitation chances 30 to 40 percent. historic highs and lows for today shown. barometer reading 29.90 inches.
Apollo 9 Crew Ailing May Hold Up Launch
Apollo 9 astronauts McDivitt Scott and Schweikart reported mild sore throats and nasal congestion, potentially delaying the Friday launch by a day or two. Doctors will decide on launch time after Thursday medical exams. mission aims to test the lunar module in earth orbit with a 10 day flight and complex rendezvous maneuvers.
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