Vietnam Debate Focuses on U S Security Stakes
Washington clashes over whether U S security hinges on Vietnam. Fulbright presses for a clear stance, while Rusk argues America’s vital interest lies in blocking Asian communism and building free nations from Korea to Indonesia.
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Viewpoint on Southeast Asia containment and policy shifts
A discussion on U S policy toward Southeast Asia outlines containment of China, debates over Vietnam, and leadership changes. It notes Fulbright criticizing Rusk, Life magazine pausing bombing without ultimatums, and Senate approval of Edwin Griswold as Solicitor General.
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MIG FIGHTER PILOTS New Tracking System Threat to US
North Vietnamese MIG pilots are reportedly using a new ground radar guided targeting system to locate and tail U.S. jets from behind and launch missiles. An Air Force official in Da Nang cited increased MIG deliveries from China and Russia and a broader Hanoi air force buildup with enhanced pilot training and maintenance crews. The disclosure follows diplomatic notes of a strengthened North Vietnamese air force and a surge of supersonic MiG21 activity over the region.
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Senator warns against Vietnam pullout and Russian threat
Sen. Henry Jackson warned that U S withdrawal from Vietnam or a compromised defense against Russia would invite Chinese expansion in Asia. He spoke at a convention of telephone executives noting Asia's context and the risks of Soviet and Chinese push. The article also cites air war details about MIG 21s using ground radar to target U S Phantom jets and critiques missile quality.
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