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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1975
Page
9
London reports defense experts warn of a new Soviet short range submarine launched missile that could threaten aircraft carriers and submarines. Details are scarce but the weapon adds a dangerous dimension to nuclear strategy while long range missiles remain under development.
U S intelligence reports confirm that the Soviet Union has placed some of its new long range supersonic Backfire bombers with combat units for the first time. The deployment marks a pace in Soviet weapons as Washington and Moscow negotiate a 10 year arms pact.
A three year study ordered by Congress concludes that the present SST fleet would not damage the ozone layer. Dr. Alan Grobecker led the research, noting current jets like the Anglo-French Concordes and Soviet TU114s cause minimal atmospheric changes. Deputy Transportation Secretary John Barnum said revival of an American SST fleet is not currently planned.
Rep Les Aspin says the Defense Department sold two destroyer escort vessels to Indonesia for 295 800 after spending 287 000 to ready them. He notes a net sale price near 3 per ton and a scrap value of about 20th. The transfer was authorized by the Foreign Military Sales Act of 1968 and approved by Congress. A Navy spokesman says the price matched scrap metal values at transfer.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to treat Congress as an equal partner in formulating foreign policy and trade with the Soviet Union. He said no final plan exists yet and that further consultation would occur before any recommendations, while Sen. Javits emphasized human rights in trade talks.
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