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Like the distant thunder that precedes a monsoonal line squall, the rumble of Communist guns last week signaled an end to the long lull in Viet Nam's ground war. Moving out in strength from their jungle strongholds for the first time in nine weeks, the Viet Cong struck in half a dozen spots-and only the hard, hot application of U.S. air power saved Saigon's forces from severe defeat...
...swarm of mosquitoes may create a noise like thunder...
...they are now getting all of the advantages [from Viet Nam] with no real risks." And, since it will be at least five years before even the primitive 20-kiloton package exploded at Lop Nor can be delivered onto global targets, it seemed likely that the current Chinese thunder is being generated by nothing more than a swarm of anxious mosquitoes...
...house rattles and vibrations, were reported by almost all respondents. Startle and fear of booms were next in importance, being mentioned by 40% of all close residents." Toward the end of the test, more than half of those questioned reported "serious" or "more than a little" annoyance. The manmade thunder never sounded at night, but 10-15% of those close to the booms reported interference with sleep and rest...
Wilson was outspoken about Britain's determination to defend the pound, and bluntly said that anybody who thought his upcoming budget message would announce devaluation was a "nut case." Inevitably there was robust disagreement on Viet Nam. Wilson, despite thunder on his left in Parliament for instant negotiations, is adamant about supporting Washington's Southeast Asian policy, while De Gaulle wants negotiations as soon as possible. As a result, explained Wilson afterwards, "we did not waste a lot of time arguing about it." The Common Market got even shorter shrift, since Wilson and the Labor Party want...