Word: cutback
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Administration has enumerated three preconditions for a cutback of forces, any one of which might suffice: progress in Paris, a reduction in the level of combat, and improvement in the capability of the South Vietnamese to defend themselves. The first and third of these are subjective matters; at any time the Administration could announce that these two requirements, at least, have been met. A reduction of U.S. forces in Viet Nam, like the hint of serious bargaining in Paris, does not necessarily mean an early, comprehensive settlement. But it could be a small step toward that goal...
...Cambridge City Council learned last night that disputes over highway programs in the City will not lead to a cutback or curoff of Federal funds for housing projects...
...forces are at work as well. Because Nixon has concluded that the war cannot be won within a time span that the U.S. would tolerate, he cannot let himself be solely dependent on the Paris talks. If the meetings go on too long, he could decide on a unilateral cutback of American forces. This might keep U.S. dissatisfaction with the war below the boiling point...
Both the White House and the Pentagon publicly insisted that the B-52 move was "strictly budgetary." But there was considerable speculation that the cutback, coming at a time when the Communists are pressing an offensive, was intended primarily as a political signal to Hanoi, indicating Washington's eagerness to end the war. Fueling such speculation was Laird's admission that "private"-i.e., secret-talks aimed at a settlement are under way in Paris. In addition, New York Times Columnist James Reston claimed that Nixon may go further, by withdrawing as many as 100,000 troops this year...
...Biafrans. Major General Yakubu Gowon, who heads both army and government, intends to fight, he says, "until the rebellion is completely crushed" unless he hears "alternative suggestions," meaning Biafran capitulation. If Wilson presses him to stop by cutting off the arms supply, Gowon can easily cover any cutback in British shipments with increased deliveries from Russia. Moreover, Britain might lose investments in Nigerian oilfields that now amount to $720 million. To avoid those unpleasant possibilities, Wilson lamely explained last week that he had come "to help mitigate the suffering of your country, of its people and, not least...