Kennedy calls for Middle East arms sales delay
UPI reports Senator Edward M. Kennedy urged a fifteenth moratorium on all arms sales to Persian Gulf states, criticizing U.S. policy as fueling an arms race while oil revenues rise. He warned of higher tensions, economic costs, and potential U.S. involvement in new conflicts. Senator Clifford Case noted most 1974 U.S. arms sales ($6.3B of $8B) went to three states Israel Iran.
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Oil import embargo urged to curb high oil prices
Case warns that stopping high priced oil is essential to force prices down and protect political and economic relations. He argues an embargo on oil imports could choke Persian Gulf state finances and stop arms purchases, though he doubts the U.S. public would accept such a move. Think small, use a Classified Ad for big results. HE 25850.
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Six nations weigh new moves to curb export of nuclear plants
Six nations with plant export capability assess U S proposals to tighten safeguards. Officials cite deals by West Germany with Brazil and a secret Soviet Libyan project, plus French talks with Argentina, amid U S concern over small states entering a nuclear arms path.
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