Ky Promises South Vietnam Election Will Be Fair
Premier Ky told American audiences the South Vietnamese elections would be fair and free, dismissing rigging charges as campaign tactics. He pledged measures to strengthen the armed forces, crack down on draft dodgers, and hinted at a civilian prime minister if elected while opposing a land invasion of North Vietnam.
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Washington backs Viet peace talks excluding U.S. official says
Assistant Secretary of State William Bundy told Meet the Press the United States would be happy to see South Vietnam pursue direct talks with the North without U.S. participation. He noted the South Vietnamese refusal to recognize the Viet Cong as spokesman for its people and said a pause in bombing could be possible if the North indicated it would not exploit such a pause to increase infiltration or risk U.S. servicemen.
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Methods to Eliminate M16 IIs Revealed
Washington reports say jamming of the M16 rifle used in Vietnam can be reduced by chrome plating the chamber or by returning to extruded powder. Rep Richard Ichord says the Army switched to ball propellant in 1964, increasing fouling and malfunctions. he also notes the rifle’s appeal to troops and urges effective changes.
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Ford urges withdrawal if McNamara bombing theory true
Washington Republicans clash with McNamara on Vietnam. Gerald Ford argues air power cannot halt the war and calls for withdrawal if the secretary’s theory holds. He favors bombing northern military targets and rail lines, while criticizing Johnson’s plan to send observers to Vietnam’s elections, warning such observers may Americanize the process.
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