Former naval chief warns Soviets stronger than believed
Retired chief of naval operations Elmo Zumwalt told an audience in Windsor Locks that the Ford administration misled Americans about Soviet military strength. He warned the USSR is violating arms treaties and building greater nuclear capability, predicting they could win a nuclear war within a year if trends continue. Zumwalt, a Virginia Senate candidate, urged public disclosure to curb Soviet spending on defense.
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Peace force gets six month extension on Golan Heights
UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim won a six month extension for the 194 member UN Disengagement Observer Force on the Golan Heights without political conditions. Syria secured a Security Council debate as the price, Israel signaled no Syrian political terms, and Waldheim flew to Damascus to seal terms.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Battle for Beirut port area rages with floor to floor fighting
In Beirut Lebanon Christians and Moslems clashed at close range for control of buildings guarding the approaches to the port area. A police spokesman said militiamen fought floor to floor using hand grenades.
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Beirut
Lebanon
OPEC Meets as Saudis Oppose Oil Price Rise
Saudi Arabia opposes any oil price increase as OPEC opens a three day meeting in Indonesia. Analysts expect a 5 to 10 percent hike, potentially boosting U S gasoline by one to two cents a gallon. President Suharto supports inflation aligned pricing and defends OPEC against charges it harms developing nations.
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Iraq
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