SAC Loses Bid for Heftier Nuclear Warhead
Defense officials say Secretary of the Air Force rejected SAC plans for a higher yield warhead aimed at destroying hardened underground missiles. Some sources say the idea may be revived after further study, amid factors including costs and SALT talks. In testimony, Gen. John D. Ryan discussed increasing yield and reducing circular error to create hard target kill capability.
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House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
Warhead yield and CEP measures questioned in testimony
Ryan testified behind closed doors in October about nuclear weapon power and accuracy. Pentagon officials said the SAC proposal was turned down after that testimony, signaling changes to strategic plans.
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Standard Oil Merger Approved Ready for London Signing
Sohio President Charles F. Spahr announced that Standard Oil Co of Ohio and BP Oil Corp will sign their merger in London on Jan 1 after an 86 percent turnout with 83.6 percent voting in favor. BP can acquire up to 54 percent, and British Petroleum will appoint two directors to Sohio’s board, as Alaska oil investments promise three years of slower earnings before a strong turnaround.
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Rogers outlines three point U S Middle East peace plan
Secretary of State William P Rogers disclosed a three point plan urging Israeli withdrawal from Egyptian territory and a binding Arab commitment to end hostilities with Israel. The plan calls for mutual peace obligations, security safeguards via Jarring, and Israeli withdrawal as part of a broader framework while acknowledging the Palestinian issue.
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Gorilla birth at Lincoln Park Zoo meets cautious mother
At Lincoln Park Zoo a baby gorilla was born to Alpha and Omega. Zookeepers could not weigh the newborn as Alpha, nine years old, protected the infant and drove them away. Alpha and Omega are lowland gorillas native to West Africa.
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