McNamara's Wall Rumor Tracked by Marines in Vietnam
In Gio Linh a Marine unit quietly surveys the Trace as talk of a McNamara Wall spreads. Officials deny active construction while officers debate whether a barrier would divert troops from other operations. A trooper sums up the mood, saying, “He’s got to be kidding.”
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McNamara Wall
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South Vietnamese Base Anchors Antiinfiltration Barrier
Vietnam Press reports South Vietnamese forces are building a base five miles south of the DMZ to anchor the American barrier designed to slow North Vietnamese troops and supplies. Paratroopers secure the site as generals Due Quoc Dong and Hoang Xuan Lam visit near Gio Linh amid ongoing shelling. US air raids also downed the North Vietnamese flagpole at Freedom Bridge.
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Vietnam Press
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Robert S. McNamara
Vietnam
Due Quoc Dong
Hoang Xuan Lam
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Dmz
South China Sea
Gio Linh
Leaflet shelling in Vietnam prompts antiwar messages
North Vietnamese forces fired mortar launched leaflets at U S Marines in the Cong Thien sector carrying antiwar slogans including Hey hey LBJ how many kids have you killed today The battle left several rounds of shells with leaflets landing on Marine positions Another leaflet urged Americans to stop bombing and let the Vietnamese decide the fate of Vietnam U S officials reported the incidents and noted several drops last week in addition to the two on Sept 23 and Sept 28 A Danish diplomat urged unilateral U S bombing pause to seek peace talks while American political chatter mixed with classified ads urging readers to check the classifieds for real war gains
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Cong Thien
LBJ
Vietnam
Chance To Beat Baldness With New Treatment
Medical director notes three specialists and bacteriologist assess hair and scalp condition to determine treatable baldness. The program offers guaranteed results within 30 days or money back, targeting dandruff itchiness and oiliness linked to hair thinning.
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Tho
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