Silence over subh caper tied to detente efforts
U S and Soviet officials keep quiet over the CIA sub recovery near the Pacific amid detente. Officials say public discussion could damage East West talks on arms control and other issues. The U S notes no legal protest likely, while Russia also avoids public comment to preserve relations.
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Nuclear-free status after inspection of barge linked to Glomar Explorer
Fire officials inspected the 51 000 ton submersible barge connected to the Glomar Explorer in Redwood City. No nuclear weapons rockets or torpedoes were found. Fire Chief John Keller noted citizen concerns driven the check and confirmed the vessel held no warheads or explosives. The barge is operated by Lockheed Missiles and Space Co under a Hughes interests contract.
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CIA chief of Latin American operations resigns to rally retired officers
David A. Phillips, 52, longtime CIA veteran and former station chief in the Dominican Republic, Brazil, and Venezuela, resigns as head of the Western Hemisphere Division to organize an association of retired intelligence officers. He writes 250 colleagues urging congressional review while affirming current operations pose no problems.
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Buckley calls Azores crisis threat to NATO stance
Senator James L. Buckley denounces a Soviet backed push to install Communists in Portugal and urges using force and contingency plans to keep the Azores free of Soviet control. He says the Azores’ strategic position near the Straits of Gibraltar warrants Atlantic Alliance action and criticizes the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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