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Title:
Tam Chau/Quat discussion on Buddhist/government cooperation
Date of Creation:
May 6, 1965
Date of Declassification:
September 8, 1977
Type of Document:
Intelligence information cable
Level of Classification:
NOT GIVEN
Status of Copy:
SANITIZED
Pagination, Illustration:
6 p.
Abstract:
1. Tam Chau/Quat Discussion on Buddhist/Government Cooperation. 2. Ky's Statement to Chau That He Has Ordered Immediate Bombing If He Is Assassinated Prior to a Coup Attempt [Chau states that more
Catholics than Buddhists hold govt. positions; he hopes the Catholics attempt a coup because Cao Ky would "crush it mercilessly"; Chau and Ky agree that the AFC should be eliminated and a better govt.
installed under Quat; Chau plans to organize a Buddhist political party]. Intelligence Information Cable, TDCS-314/06208-65. May 6, 1965. 6 p. Security classification not given. SANITIZED copy. Released Sept. 8, 1977.
Indexing Terms:
Declassified Documents Reference System Location:
1978-33A