Soviet Strength Estimates Soaring
Washington reports show U S and CIA analyses raise the perceived Soviet strategic power in land sea and air since the Nixon administration began. Differences between Johnson and Nixon estimates cover ABM deployments missile types bomber forces submarines and overall offensive and defensive postures. Both administrations push for advanced air defense and new interceptor options amid debates on Soviet capabilities and timelines.
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United States
Senators Oppose ABM Despite Nixon Plan
A UPI survey shows 49 senators oppose deploying the Safeguard ABM with 42 in favor and nine undecided. Many lean or listen but votes will hinge on undecideds. March poll had 46 opposed, 20 in favor, 25 undecided. Nixon pledged to fight for the ABM as debate broadens.
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UPI
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D-Mass
Kennedy
George D. Aiken
R-Vl
Clinton P. Anderson
D-N.m
Aiken
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Robert W. Packwood
Nixon's Corner
Battle In Congress GOP and Democrats On Federal School Aid
The first major clash between Congress under a Democratic majority and President Nixon’s new Republican administration opens Monday over the five year federal school aid timetable. Democrats back a five year extension to fund elementary and high schools in poor areas, while Republicans seek a two year limit to allow future policy shifts.
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Face the Nation
CBS
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Issues and
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Ways and Means Committee
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
Egyptian Raid Across Suez Canal Reported Denied
Cairo Radio said Sunday an Egyptian commando unit crossed the Suez Canal at Timsah Lake near Ismailiya and inflicted heavy casualties on Israeli forces opposite Ismailiya. Israel claimed the raid backfired, with Egyptians losing much equipment in the attack amid ongoing artillery exchanges for the 12th day. Israeli forces and Jordanian units clashed across the Jordan River cease-fire line.
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Unresponsive Doctors May Trigger Public Utility Medicine
In Chicago, Dr Clyde C Greene Jr incoming president of the American Society of Internal Medicine warned medicine could be regulated like a public utility unless doctors better meet public demands. He cautioned rigid government regulation could stifle progress as health care grows into a major industry.
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