Buddhist self immolations escalate Viet Nam crisis in Saigon
Two Buddhist nuns burned themselves to death in Saigon and Nha Trang, raising the record in a string of self immolations protesting American support for Ky government. Militants demand Ky and Thieu resign, while UN supervised elections and civilian inclusion tackle the crisis. Monks seized Vien Hoa Dao Pagoda prompting leaders to resign and a shift in the political plan.
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U.S. offers trade to halt Vietnam bombing
The State Department reaffirmed willingness to consider stopping bombing of North Vietnam if Hanoi shows reciprocal actions tied to North Vietnamese military infiltration into the South. McCloskey said no hopeful signs from Hanoi, and Washington has pressed Beijing for clarification of Chou En Lai’s no-first-use proposal.
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China Purge Expands In Communist Leadership Shakeup
A Beijing broadcast signs a purge of intellectuals with Peking Mayor Peng Chen removed and university leadership at Peking University dismissed. Lu Ping and Peng Pei Yun also ousted, all stripped of party ranks, while Li Hsenh-Feng named to Peng Chen’s post as caretaker leadership is appointed. The move follows intra party infighting and signals possible broader actions.
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U S absorbs heavy losses as raids hit North Viet Nam
U S air forces lost seven planes and possibly six crewmen in this week’s mass bombings of North Viet Nam. Daredevil rescue crews saved three of nine airmen downed in four days of heavy strikes along the coast and Ma Gia Pass. Allies expanded air sorties to 346 while ground forces began a major Adelaide I and II push north of Saigon with three Viet Cong killed in four days. The State Department floated a possible renewed pause if Hanoi takes reciprocal steps, and Paris reports De Gaulle may send a peace mission to Hanoi and Peking.
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De Gaulle plans envoy for Viet Nam peace mission
Paris reports say President Charles de Gaulle will dispatch Jean Sainteny a veteran adviser as unofficial ambassador to Hanoi and Peking. The mission aims to ease Franco Chinese Viet Nam tensions and probe a settlement while Sainteny also visits India Burma Thailand and other Asian states on a information voyage. Ho Chi Minh has returned from a secret Peking trip and urged a tougher position as Hanoi readies shelters for potential air attacks.
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