Giap speaks on protracted war as North Vietnam girds for long fight
North Vietnam through Vo Nguyen Giap warns victory is not near and the war will continue indefinitely. The Decembers essays lay out a flexible small force strategy, sapper tactics, and political military fusion as Saigon faces sustained U.S. presence and Viet Cong pressure.
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People’s War
People's Army
Communist Party
People's War
United States
Vietnam
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Two youths convicted in Fairfax LSD sale case
In Fairfax County Court two District of Columbia youths aged 22, Harry Allen Cooper Jr and Jack Torrance Turner Lil, were sentenced to a maximum 12 months in jail and $1,000 fines each for LSD selling. Cooper also received a $1,000 fine and 12 months for brandishing a weapon after a struggle during arrest. Police recovered 16 grams of LSD in cocoa.
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Fairfax County
Harry Allen Cooper Jr
Jack Torrance Turner Lil
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Medal of Honor recipient reenlists at San Francisco Marine HQ
Richard Pittman 24, Vietnam Medal of Honor winner, reenlisted yesterday at the Marine Headquarters in San Francisco with his wife Geraldine and 14 month old twin daughters Gina and Tina. He returned to service after failed civilian job attempts.
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New Ship Launched in 15 Degree Weather at Newport News
The Navy christened the Mt. Whitney, a 620 foot amphibious force command ship, in 15 degree chill. Mrs. William S. Martin performed the champagne ceremony as Rep. Bob Wilson delivered remarks at a postlaunch luncheon noting delays caused by heavy snow and urging improved naval construction.
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Mt. Whitney
California
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Atlantic Fleet Amphibious Force
Bob Wilson
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