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P:
Well, I guess there is not much we can do. I hope the State people
will take the defensive on this. The Russians are not jumping to
their defense.
K:
Well, I think they are on their side.
P:
Yes, but they are going gingerly on it. They are a little bit loose.
K:
Oh, I talked to Bill about Kennedy. He is delighted. He is going
ahead on it.
P:
He says it is a good move.
K:
Incidentally Bill has put off his departure on Tuesday.
P:
Good, then we will have him in on that meeting. Have him come in
personally for that Day in the White House film.
K:
Yes, I think that was part of his reason for delaying.
P:
The only other thing I noted in the summary which shows how the
networks play it is with CBS who said U. S. casualties had
K:
I noticed the same thing.
P:
I looked and said what the hell are they talking about. It was the
most distorted I have ever seen in terms of the media. There is
just no honesty in those people. "Sharply increased" - that leaves
an impression.
The people don't know numbers at all.
K:
That's right. They can say it is a 40% increase. I had a good
talk
with Connally. I am seeing him at 4:30.
P:
I know. He told me. Well, they aren't getting much. They will
have a hard time.
K:
Well, I think you ought to get it settled and I think you will.
P:
On the Cambodia thing, the one thing is not to let them blow this
into a big thing.
K:
I talked to Moorer. He said the South Vietnamese action is going very
well.
P:
Good. Maybe they can take some pressure off of
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