Russia Eyes Southward Territory Aims Across Indian Ocean
AP report notes a secret 1940 pact mentioning Soviet territorial aspirations south of the USSR toward the Indian Ocean. It traces decades of Russian naval expansion to areas including Socotra Island in Yemen, Mogadishu in Somalia, and Mauritius, with China, Israel, and Ethiopia cited in regional moves. The piece discusses limited US and British military footprints and commented statements on patrols tied to Vietnam-era redeployments.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Nazi Germany
Italy
Japan
Indian Ocean
South Yemen
Socotra Island
Mogadishu
Somali Republic
Mauritius
Peking
Pemba Island
Zanzibar
Dar Es Salaam
U.S
State Department
Pentagon Eyes 10 to 15 Percent Boost for National Guard
Washington reports top Pentagon officials plan a 10 to 15 percent rise in funds for the National Guard and reserve forces next year, potentially totaling a quarter billion dollars or more based on this year’s 2.4 billion. The aim is modern arms, communications gear, new equipment, better training, and higher drill pay to prepare a ready reserve for future crisis needs.
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Washington
Pentagon
National Guard and Reserve
Army
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
U. S
National Guard
Melvin R. Laird
ICC Chairman Defends Meals at Industry Meetings
ICC Chairman George Stafford defends accepting meals at industry functions while moving to fire hearing examiner Bernard Hassan Jr. for alleged improper entanglements. Travel vouchers show other commissioners attended industry gatherings. officials say such meals are part of the job and funded by the government. Consumer groups and Congress have criticized ICC close ties to regulated industries.
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ICC
George Stafford
Donald L. Jackson
Dale W. Hardin
Rupert L. Murphy
John W. Bush
Stafford
Bernnard J. Hassan Jr
Edgar B. Hamilton Jr
Congress
Marine Charged In Shooting On Camp Lejeune Bus
Marine Pvt. Alonzo Watts, 22, of Chester Pennsylvania, charged with shooting Sgt. Nicholas J. Wagner II on a shuttle bus between Camp Lejeune and Jacksonville. Wagner, unarmed monitor, remained in very serious condition. Watts held on 25000 bond. Watts captured about 500 yards from the scene after fleeing on foot.
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Jacksonville
N. C
Alonzo Watts
Chester
Camp Lejeune
Watts
Nicholas J. Wagner II
Osseo
Minn
Wagner
Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital
Onslow County
Tom Marshall
Base
Calley Trial Jury Selection Nears Start Tuesday
Final jury selection for Lt. William L. Calley Jr. in the My Lai massacre case was to finish today, clearing the way for a Tuesday start. Four jurors have been chosen from 16 officers questioned. more may be added as the panel forms.
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FT. Benning, Ga
William L. Calley Jr
My Lai
Miami, Fla
Calley
Reid W. Kennedy
Lamar A. Welch
West Palm Beach
Fla
Vietnam
Clifford H. Ford
Knoxville
Tenn
Robert A. Duvall
Lockwood
Ronald J. Salem
Sioux Falls
S.D
Army
Aubrey M. Daniel SJ
Lmny
Ft. McPherson
Ft. Hood
Tex
David Mitchell
Mitchell
Denture Adhesive Promises Firmer, More Natural Fit
An ad touts PAS BETH denture adhesive powder as easy to use. It claims the product holds dentures firmer longer, aids eating, and tastes non acidic with no gummy or pasty flavor. Available at drug counters.
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Beth
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