Clifford takes harder line on bombing North Vietnam
Senate hearing reveals Clark Clifford, named defense secretary, will push for continued bombing until Hanoi shifts its stance. He endorses nuclear supremacy, supports a follow-on bomber, and signals shifts from McNamara era policy. The nomination moves to the full Senate after a unanimous committee vote.
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Allied, Red Viet War Deaths Drop in Week Report
Saigon reported a drop in both Allied and Communist battle deaths for the week ending last Thursday. The U S Command logged 218 Americans killed or wounded in action, with 1842 Allied deaths and 949 hospitalizations. South Vietnamese losses were 198 killed and 19 from other Free World forces. The Communist toll killed 131 South Vietnamese civilians, with 180 wounded and 187 kidnapped, continuing a high casualty pattern.
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