Reston Says U S Will Talk With Hanoi Yet Stay Wary
Washington aims to hold talks with North Vietnam on its four point peace plan but worries Hanoi may seek terms inviting acceptance of defeat. Johnson administration seeks preliminary talks to narrow the agenda and curb hostilities, while reviewing policy before envoy contacts. The Hawaii trip will set instructions for negotiators amid shifting VietNam policy and Westmoreland’s reassignment.
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North Vietnam signals possible talks with US on peace
AP Special Correspondent notes Hanoi's conditional offer to meet US representatives to discuss conditions that could lead to peace negotiations. The move follows Johnson's bombing de escalation and contrasts with Saigon's wary stance. The piece compares measures in Korea's 1950s era and warns progress may be slow amid political pressures.
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