Russia beefs up carrier fleet in Pacific era
AP reports Adm. Maurice F. Weisner, soon to command U S forces in the Pacific, says the Soviet Union will expand its Kiev class carrier fleet likely to reach three ships, signaling carrier production may outpace the United States. The U S Pacific Fleet has shrunk to six carriers from thirteen since Vietnam, with stabilization expected.
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Mars Viking 1 landings tested as sites prove risky
Pasadena AP report notes scientists struggle to find a safe Mars landing spot for Viking 1 after thorough surface scrutiny. Dr. Gentry Lee says data deepens understanding of Mars as a planet while Bill Baum likens Martian air to a smoggy Pasadena day. Landing postponed twice. decision on a third site possible today.
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Expulsion of Uganda diplomat sparks British safety fears
In London the Foreign Office called Uganda's expulsion of a British diplomat, his wife, and two others unjustifiable. Reports say Dora Bloch may have been killed after the Entebbe raid, prompting fears for the 500 Britons in Uganda and warnings of possible retaliation. High Commissioner James Hennessy searched for answers before being recalled to London, as Britain demands justice for those responsible.
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U S Defends Israeli Raid Before U N Council
The United States defended Israel’s July 4 Entebbe airport rescue, blaming Palestinian and West German hijackers for the incident and urging UN action to prevent hijacking. Ambassador Scranton praised the raid as a historic rescue, while noting the lack of adoption for resolutions condemning hijacking or Israel.
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