Phoenix Program (76 page)

Caption 9.
Here are the two Communist cadres sought by the Phoenix Operation. The wanted poster says: “Dear compatriots, If you know the hiding place of the two above-named Communist cadres, please notify the national police or the armed forces. You will be rewarded, and your name will be kept secret.”

Caption 10.
The radio broadcast says, “Compatriots, please help your government by providing information indicating the hiding place of two Communists, Ba Luong and Hai Gon. You will be rewarded, and your name will be kept secret.”

“Did you hear that on the radio?”

“I knew it already. It is exactly the same as it has been posted on the wall at the intersection of the village.”

Caption 11.
“See, there are so many leaflets!”

Caption 12.
“Honey, what do they say in those leaflets?”

“They are the same as those wall posters, as well as the announcements on the radio yesterday. The two Communists Ba Luong and Hai Gon are presently hiding in our village in order to collect taxes. I am determined to report to the Phoenix Operation Committee because I know their hiding place.”

Caption 13.
“Where are you going so early?”

“I am going to the district headquarters to report about what happened last night.”

Caption 14.
“Dear Sir, the two Communists you want are hiding in my village. They are hiding in the house number 80/2 by my village boundaries. They only go out at night. If you succeed in arresting them, please keep my name secret!” “Thank you, Mr. Ba, your name will be kept secret.” (The Phoenix Operation provides security and prosperity to the people.)

Caption 15.
“Why are so many soldiers entering our village?”

“Perhaps they are conducting a military operation against the Communists in hiding.”

Caption 16.
“The two Communists are very dangerous. We can only have peace and security when they are captured.”

Caption 17.
“Ladies, do you know that the two Communists are captured? From now on our village will be secure. There will be no more assassinations or tax collectors. The Phoenix operation is very effective!”

Caption 18.
“Mr. Ba, since the two Communists are captured, our village is at peace. Too bad they are in jail! If they returned to our side beforehand, it could have been better for them!”

“They are obstinate indeed. Had they returned like Mr. Thanh from Long Dien village, they certainly would have enjoyed the government's clemency. Mr. Thanh is now reunited with his family.”

Caption 19.
“Mr. Ba, you have some mail.”

“I wonder who sends you this mail?”

“Wait and see!”

Caption 20.
“What does the letter say?”

“Dear Mr. Ba, Since you have helped the government by providing information and undermining the local structures of the Communists, you will be rewarded accordingly. You are invited to attend the coming meeting of the Phoenix Operation Committee to receive your award. Sincerely yours.”