THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF 2 MAY 1972

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: President's Daily Brief 1969-1977
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005993277
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 14
• Document Creation Date: August 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 24, 2016
• Publication Date: May 2, 1972

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The President's Daily Brief
2 May 1972
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FOR THE PRESIDENT ONLY
THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF
2 May 1972
PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENTS
In the Vietnam fighting, the Communists are maintain-
ing pressure on government forces in the northern
provinces following the capture of their first pro-
vincial capital yesterday. Hanoi's propagandists
have begun to play on the theme that the US has run
out of options in Vietnam. (Page 1)
South Vietnamese President Thieu is deeply concerned
over the political and psychological consequences of
the fall of Quang Tri and is skeptical about the
chances of organizing an effective defense line north
of Hue. (Page 3)
The Chinese, in addition to canceling the traditional
May Day fireworks display, failed to publish their
customary May Day editorial or to issue any slogans
for the occasion. (Page 4)
Soviet President Podgorny's May Day speech was brief
and routine and lacked significant new statements on
foreign or domestic policy. (Page 5)
The Brandt government and the opposition Christian
Democrats have agreed to postpone the ratification
debate in their effort to reach a common position on
Bonn's Eastern treaties. (Page 6)
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There are fresh indications that General Torrijos
may be planning to take a softer line in the Panama
Canal treaty negotiations. (Page 8)
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