Word: hong
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...often argued that the U.S. "ought to take the first step toward creating a better climate for negotiations," possibly by halting its bombing of the North. But, he said, "everything I learned, not only in South Viet Nam but also in Japan, the Republic of China, the Colony of Hong Kong, Cambodia and Thailand, has now convinced me that the enemy is not disposed to participate in any meaningful negotiations at this time." That being the case, he continued, "I reluctantly conclude that the general direction of our present military efforts in Viet Nam is necessary. This is far from...
...Duck on the air. Sam bantered with Art Linkletter ("I don't want to embarrass you, Art, but what are you running for?" "I'm running for home in a few minutes"); consoled Neighbor Tippi Hedren on the horrendous reviews of her new movie, A Countess from Hong Kong; helped Pierre Salinger, a sometime political foe, plug both his employer (Continental Airlines) and his book (With Kennedy). Each guest-the first two shows included Comedian George Jessel, Actor Hans Conried and sundry starlets-walked off with an autographed copy of Maverick Mayor, a 256-page Yorty biography...
...Countess from Hong Kong is probably the best movie ever made by a 77-year-old man. Unhappily, it is the worst ever made by Charlie Chaplin...
...substandard shipboard farce that Chaplin wrote, directed and briefly appears in, Countess presents Marlon Brando as a U.S. diplomat with a fortune in oil, and Sophia Loren as a White Russian prostitute with a heart of gold. They meet in Hong Kong, and when his ship sails she stows away in his stateroom. For the rest of the show the principals spiel some of the most hilariously awful dialogue the screen has presented since sound tracks replaced title cards. Items: "Common harlot! Are you trying to ruin my career?" "You won't believe me when I tell you that...
...Very Small Place (TIME, Feb. 10). Two months ago, Fall made a return trip to South Viet Nam on a Guggenheim fellowship for a year's study of the psychology and tactics of the Viet Cong. Just two weeks ago, his American wife and three daughters flew to Hong Kong to join...