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The Situation in Vietnam
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HIGHLIGHTS
There continue to be many signs of enemy prepara-
tions for new offensive �actions. Communist forces
apparently have made significant headway in the
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HIGHLIGHTS
The military situation remains quiet throughout
South Vietnam, although there continue to beindica-
tions of possible offensive enemy moves in the De-
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