U S warns NATO allies against sharp troop cuts
Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger warned NATO members against large military cuts for economic reasons. He said American military power no longer guarantees security and urged allies not to rely on improved Soviet relations, amid Europe's push for reductions and new NATO budget plans for 1975.
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Nuclear planning group backs tactical weapons in Europe
Seven of eight ministers in the al Hanee group affirm tactical nuclear weapons' importance amid U S congressional calls to study their usefulness. NATO has 7,000 tactical weapons in Europe, mostly provided by the United States, with four permanent members and rotating states filling other spots.
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Economy slide tops Euromart leaders' fears
Paris reports leaders of the nine Common Market nations pressed high priority on avoiding a general recession and restoring stability. They urged coordination of economic policy and planned to meet three times yearly as a European Council. A majority voting rule would replace unanimity, with veto only on vital interests. Direct elections for the European Parliament were proposed for 1978. Britain and Denmark voiced reservations.
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U.S. renounces first use of herbicides and riot control agents
Washington states UPI report that the United States will renounce first use of herbicides in war with limited exceptions and restrict riot control agents to defensive or specific military modes. Dr. Fred Ikle told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the policy aims to back Geneva Protocol ratification, noting past Vietnam usage and tear gas for riots.
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Leaders push for single European passport amid market unity
Leaders agreed on creating a single European passport for Common Market citizens and to coordinate economic policies to prevent a recession, signaling a move toward integrated transnational mobility and economic strategy.
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