Humphrey Stennis Clash Over ABM Arms Race
Former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and Sen. John Stennis of Mississippi clashed over the antiballistic missile decision. Humphrey warned the move could derail mutual Soviet American disarmament prospects, while Stennis offered a different view in their Sunday remarks in Washington.
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ABM debate heats Senate as Nixon weighs deployment
Senate leaders acknowledge the ABM option faces firm opposition and warn it could disrupt strategic balance. Stennis backs hearings while Nixon weighs a $10 billion initial push to deploy the defensive system amid calls to continue missile research and safeguard against Soviet and Chinese threats.
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Debates Over ABM Sentinel Deployment And Plans
Senators split on Sentinel ABM with 24 favoring proceeding and 29 undecided, while 47 oppose growth of the system. Kennedy and Wiesner challenge the plan, Foster defends a “thin” deployment, and Laird signals possible shifts including radar expansions and limited Sprint interceptors amid looming arms talks. Critics warn of a costly “thick” system and question efficacy against Soviet missiles.
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ABM Debate Centers on National Defense and Disarmament Idea
A speaker questioned the gravitas of a decision on weapons development while noting limited impact on disarmament. The National Committee for an Effective Congress warned that abandoning the ABM could end a national schizophrenia hindering domestic problem solving.
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