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Polaris Protest A Sub Launched Pacifists Balked
The Polaris missile firing submarine Edison launched amid pacifist protests at Groton. Coast Guard cutters and small boats blocked attempts by protesters to reach the restricted launch area as 19 submarines are under contract with plans for 16 more, and Edison’s launch was attended by Mrs. John Eyre Sloane. James H. Wakelin Jr. urged congressional approval to expand the Polaris fleet to 45 ships.
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