Word: thieu
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...spring of 1972. But Nixon's "peace" plans are only aimed at American voters. In Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, his plans call for victory over all efforts for independence. And in Paris all he offers is an ultimatum for the capitulation of those who fight against the totalitarian Thieu regime...
GENERAL DUONG VAN MINH, 56, a former chief of state. Despite his reputation as a poor administrator, "Big Minn," a Buddhist, is widely admired for his integrity. Although he withdrew from last year's presidential election charging that the U.S. had allowed it to be rigged in Thieu's favor, Minh may now be more willing to challenge Thieu's rule. Recently, he has been circulating a petition demanding that the President resign because of the failure of his leadership...
...prime minister. A four-star ARVN general who is currently on extended leave from his army duties to satisfy the constitutional requirement that a civilian hold the largely powerless political post, Khiem commands considerable loyalty in the armed forces. Khiem also has been able to maintain his independence from Thieu and is consequently respected outside army circles...
IRAN VAN TUYEN, 58, a lawyer and member of the South Vietnamese Assembly. A leader of the anti-Thieu coalition in the lower house, Tuyen has a reputation for having frequently represented defendants in political trials in Saigon...
...that matter, such a government might not even last long enough to negotiate. In any post-Thieu situation, the army would remain the most powerful non-Communist force in South Viet Nam. If a caretaker government seemed likely to give way to a Communist-dominated government that would seek reunification with the North, the army might well try to seize power and resume fighting...