Word: supporter
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...lack enough money to emigrate, plus a legion of political opportunists, would begin to desert the government as soon as the U.S. pullout became imminent. Saigon already contains varying gradations of neutralists and peace factions. Once it was clear that U.S. forces were leaving, they could gather enough support to topple Thieu?and a new government dominated by neutralists might even insist that the American army, which would then be an unwanted presence, speed its departure. Various parties would no doubt make their own private deals with the enemy...
...signals from Hanoi, the only other plausible course is gradual, orderly withdrawal, accompanied by "Vietnamizing" of the war. The pace of the troop withdrawals so far set by the President should be speeded up. But they would probably have to be spread over two years, with some U.S. logistical support perhaps continuing longer, during which time 1) the Saigon government could be given a chance, however slim, of standing alone, and 2) the U.S. could shore up positions elsewhere in Asia, mostly through economic and diplomatic efforts. This would in fact mean that the U.S. would pull...
...department, appointed a top Negro deputy, eliminated brutality in a sorry county jail, and avoided simplistic solutions to crime problems. His opponent, County Auditor Richard H. Austin, 56, is the first Negro to make a serious bid for the Detroit mayoralty. Austin topped the primary and can expect the support of most black voters, who amount to about 25% of Detroit's registered voters. Yet he also is a moderate seeking to mute the race issue. Austin expects the support of white liberals and progressive union members, but the sheriff's bid has become a strong...
Massell, a former real estate dealer and member of one of Atlanta's wealthiest Jewish families, has earned black support through his leadership of a statewide civil rights committee and local antidiscrimination efforts. Yet Cook also talks about the need for harmonious race relations and contends that he is "the only candidate able to bring people together." To cope with Atlanta's financial crisis, Cook urges that the city be consolidated with surrounding Fulton County. Massell bravely proposes a city income tax and invites nearby municipalities to join the city. The contest is close, and both Massell...
...defended the John Birch Society as one of the nation's "finest and most patriotic organizations." However, when the club's newsletter recently belittled Jews and blacks with bad jokes, Mrs. Slominski, who is of Polish-American ancestry, decided it had gone too far and repudiated its support...