Saturation B52 Raids Increase Missing Americans in North Vietnam
The report says 27 Americans are missing since Monday as B52s faced heavy air defenses over North Vietnam. The Pentagon cited fierce SAM fire, with war reporters noting air strikes near Quang Tri and Cua Viet, while Tass claimed Hanoi suffered heavy casualties. A POW camp raid drew international attention with Joan Baez and others visiting the wrecked site.
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Near-miss in Vietnam talks boosts antiwar sentiment in Congress
Kissinger's failure to secure a Vietnam settlement strengthens a congressional bloc seeking to end U.S. involvement. As Congress reconvenes in January 1973, Mansfield and Kennedy push to accept October terms or cut funds, while Cranston proposes end-the-war legislation tied to prisoner returns and MIAs.
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State Department reiterates seek for Viet settlement
The State Department says it remains committed to a negotiated peace in Vietnam despite worldwide protests and renewed bombing. Spokesman Bray notes they have not yet seen Brezhnev’s full speech and will proceed toward settlement. Poland protests over damage to the freighter Sozef Conrad in Haiphong. three Polish sailors died. Officials cite aims to curb North Vietnamese infiltration, while privately noting Nixon's stance on firm action against Hanoi amid stalled Paris talks.
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China protests U S attack on Chinese vessel at Haiphong Harbor
The New China News Agency says U S planes hit the Chinese merchant vessel Red Flag No. 149 at Haiphong Harbor, gravely endangering Chinese crew. Beijing demands immediate stop to such provocations and guarantees against repeats.
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