U.S. Tightens Security on Sensitive Calls Across Agencies
Washington reports that over the past two years the federal government, with AT T, has routed most sensitive conversations through underground cables to thwart Soviet eavesdropping. The plan, costing over 10 million dollars, follows a panel’s 1974 recommendation and could include a Secure Voice Network linking Defense, Energy, and contractors, plus voluntary private sector protection measures.
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Brezhnev Carter urge halt of South Africa nuclear test
Brezhnev sent an urgent message to Carter on Aug 6 seeking help to stop South Africa from exploding an atomic bomb. Soviet and U.S. leaders coordinated to persuade Pretoria, aided by high resolution satellite reconnaissance, and by Aug 10 preliminary talks began with South Africa showing willingness to forgo the test.
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National items cover Johnson’s recovery from surgery Voyager II repair work British air strike ends Page 2 Local notes feature MAUHS principal addressing vandalism and discipline new Sept 1 motor vehicle registrations Page 3 Edit contrasts Carter rhetoric with policy EarI Buzz reference Page 4 Melvin Maddocks on the man inside Groucho Page 5 County announces Woodford free clinic Oct 21 and EPA grant to Readsboro Page 6 7 Sports roundup includes Walker Cup Tigers and AAU boxing Saturday at Green Mountain Pages 10 11
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Peace effort seeks South African support for Rhodesia plan
U N Ambassador Andrew Young and British Foreign Secretary David Owen briefed South Africa's Prime Minister Vorster on an Anglo American proposal to move Rhodesia to black majority rule. After a four hour session the talks paused with a second meeting planned. Owen stressed the plan as Rhodesia's last chance for a peaceful settlement and said no tradeoffs with South Africa would be offered to secure Vorster's endorsement. Young and Owen had earlier met Rhodesian nationalists and regional reps in Lusaka and were to confer with Smith in Salisbury.
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Carter urged by Vance China talks seen as careful step forward
Carter said U S contact with new Chinese leaders is important but full recognition remains well into the future. A White House source said Vance’s trip boosted confidence in decisive U S action abroad while Taiwan remains a sticking point. Carter met with key aides and discussed extending formal relations with the People’s Republic of China while honoring Taiwan freedom.
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Bennington Bicentennial meeting weighs parade timing
Bennington Bicentennial Committee and the Bennington Fire Department met with Town Manager Louis C. Sarelas to draft apologies for letters criticizing local colonial groups after the Battle of Bennington reenactment weekend. Debate over an autumn or next year parade, with a reorganization period cited.
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Harvard audit expands on Harvard grants scrutiny
UPI reports five HEW auditors begin a large audit of Harvard University federal grants, targeting 75 to 80 million dollars annual HEW funds. The probe starts with the School of Public Health and may last a year, spurred by the Cohen case. NIH oversight criticized by lawmakers.
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