Johnson grants emergency nuclear authority to commanders
Newly released Bundy memo to Johnson outlines four emergency scenarios allowing commanders to authorize a nuclear strike without presidential approval. It cites active defense against attacks and retaliation options, signaling long suspected delegation of launch powers beyond the president.
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Tokyo reports Japan lacks an independent warning system and relies on the United States for missile alerts after North Korea fired a rocket across Japan. Monday's test underscored Japan's military vulnerabilities as debate over joint US research for a defense system continues and a 1999 budget of 3.6 million dollars is earmarked for the project.
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Rioting Drives Ethnic Chinese From Indonesian Town
In Lhokseumawe Aceh Province hundreds of ethnic Chinese fled after mobs attacked shops and homes on a second riot day. Police reported two deaths amid clashes as soldiers mingled with rioters and looting spread through the business district.
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Japan faces wary public on military buildup risk
Japan remains split over anti missile plans as pacifist groups push back and neighbors watch nervously. Government spokesman Sadaki Numata said Tokyo learned of Monday's launch from the U.S. military calling North Korea's decision deplorable and officials believe the missile was a Taepo Dong 1.
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